The program is themed around nature and finding hope, peace, and joy. The concert will feature several selections of South African music as a nod to the November concert from guest artists Soweto Gospel Choir.
Featuring composers Jake Runestad and Zanaida Stewart Robles. Chamber Choir will also perform a student composition called “The Glade” by Theodore Hicks, who is completing his doctoral studies this semester!
Music by Ola Gjielo, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (honoring the 500th anniversary of his birth), Felix Mendelssohn, Jake Runestad, Melissa Dunphy, and Thabo Matshego.
Palestrina’s “Sicut cervus” and Mendelssohn’s “Wie der Hirsch schreit” form a coupling as settings of the same Psalm text (Ps 42, Like as the hart desireth the waterbrook…) in different languages and composed across a time span of roughly 250 years.
The Melissa Dunphy piece “I Took a Walk with Joy” featuring poetry by alum Mark A. Boyle.
Connecting to the campus visit of the Soweto Gospel Choir in November, Concert Choir will present Matshego’s “Ukholo lwami,” an arrangement of two traditional South African gospel songs.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, online, or by phone at 765-285-8749.
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Parking in this garage is free on weekends and after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
Keynote Speaker: Michael Greer, President and CEO of ArtsFund Seattle
Thursday, September 25, 5 to 7:30pm, Student Center Ballroom
5:00–6:00 PM | Opening Reception
6:00–7:30 PM | Keynote & Q&A
Michael Greer is a seasoned cross-sector leader with decades of experience in for-profit and nonprofit organizations across the United States, India, and China. A firm believer in the interconnectedness of public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Michael advocates for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen community health and drive positive outcomes.
With an academic foundation in economics, mathematics, and education—and an MBA from the Wharton School—Michael applies a lifetime of interdisciplinary knowledge to foster healthier, more connected communities. A recognized community leader and national speaker on the role of the arts in civic life, he champions the transformative power of creativity to enrich lives and strengthen society.
This lecture is presented in partnership with the 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy at Ball State University.
Program to feature the music of Maurice Ravel and his contemporaries.
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community.
Pianist Michael Seregow leads a vibrant and diverse career that brings music to life in a variety of forms. As an acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, dedicated educator, and recording artist, his journey has taken him to cities and stages across the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
Free and open to the public.
Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles. The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Matthew Reeder
September 26-28 | Brown Family Amphitheater | All performances free and open to the public
Shakespeare’s iconic tale of star-crossed lovers is reimagined in a bold, modern twist that brings new urgency to its timeless themes of love, fate, and conflict. Set in a contemporary world still divided by old grudges, this fresh take on Romeo and Juliet explores how deeply love can cut through chaos—and how quickly it can be lost. Experience the passion and heartbreak of two young lovers fighting to write their own story in a world determined to keep them apart.
The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of LaTonya Webb. The Wind Symphony is under the direction of Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
