Upcoming Events
Big Bands
Arts/Entertainment
Join the national award-winning USU Jazz Orchestra and the USU Jazz Ensemble as they perform selections of classic and contemporary jazz music in the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall on campus. The event is free for USU students with ID.
Autumn Voices
Arts/Entertainment
Autumn Voices features the combined choirs of the USU Music Department performing music perfect for the fall season, including seasonal favorites, beautiful a cappella masterworks and thrilling choral anthems.
Desarrollo de la Música- The Evolution of Latin Music and Dance
Arts/Entertainment | Student Recital
Using funding provided by USU's URCO grant, this performance will feature cello/piano music by Latin American composers; a presentation on the colonization of Latin America and the emergence/evolution of music and dance in the region; and live, Latin American dance demonstrations. The presentation's goal is to answer these questions:
What influenced the creation of Latin American music and dance?
How has Latin American music and dance evolved?
How does Latin American music and dance impact an individual's life?
Aaron Kinghorn- Cello, Presenter, Dance
Lynn Keisker- Piano
Leah Johnson- Dance
Silent Film Festival – USU Piano
Arts/Entertainment
Step back in time for a night of movie magic as Utah State University Piano majors bring the silent film era to life! Watch as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Mabel Normand and others dazzle the screen while our talented pianists provide the live, toe-tapping soundtrack. Get ready to laugh, gasp and marvel at the unforgettable combination of classic comedy and piano artistry!
USU Symphony Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
The Caine College of the Arts presents the Utah State University Symphony Orchestra's first concert of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Daines Concert Hall.
The concert, titled "Home Is Where the Heart Is," will be conducted by the USU Symphony Orchestra's new conductor, Daniel Alfred Wachs. It will feature members of the Department of Music wind and brass faculty in an all-American program, including Samuel Barber's haunting "Knoxville: Summer of 1915," performed by guest artist and Metropolitan Opera star soprano Janai Brugger. Also featured will be Aaron Copland's iconic "Appalachian Spring" in its version for full orchestra.
"It is a thrill and an honor for me to be joining the Caine College of the Arts faculty," Wachs says. He comes to Logan from Vienna, Austria. "There is so much talent between my faculty colleagues and our incredible students that I was inspired to find a way to present both. This all-American program of 20th-century composers also allows me to honor educators, including two of my own, Otto-Werner Mueller and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon."
Adult: $10
Senior: $8
USU Students: FREE
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra: A Sesquicentiennial Celebration
Arts/Entertainment
The Music of Gustav Holst will be presented by the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
This concert will feature the Caine Jazz Combo, a guest artist, and jazz students from the Music Department performing standard jazz tunes. The jam session is open to everyone, and attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in. Jam sessions take place on the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center, near the food court.
Monster Concert 2024: Monster Goes Galactic
Arts/Entertainment
Come join the USU Youth Conservatory at our favorite yearly tradition: Monster Concert! Over 200 young pianists throughout Cache Valley and USU piano majors will come together to play music on over 18 pianos in the beautiful Daines Concert Hall. Our favorite YC monster mascot Frankensteinway and pianos galore will leave you and your family with amazing memories that will last forever. We can’t wait to see you there!
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
Jazz Kicks
Arts/Entertainment
Jazz Kicks Band is a 17-piece band playing exciting jazz music, featuring accomplished musicians from Northern Utah.
FSQ at USU: Nature’s Resonance
Arts/Entertainment
Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10
Claude Debussy’s String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10, a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire, will close our October concert with its impressionistic textures and vivid harmonic language. This quartet, with its shimmering colors and dynamic interplay, provides a striking contrast to the other works on the program, capturing the visceral beauty and emotional depth that Debussy is renowned for.
Night Fire by Akshaya Tucker
"Night Fire," a work for string quartet and tenor by Akshaya Tucker, was also written for the Fry Street Quartet and premiered last spring in the NOVA series in Salt Lake City. Another work created in partnership with GLFCAM’s "Composing Earth" project, Tucker’s composition, with its vivid textures and poignant text by Wren Brian, confronts us with the terror of escaping a wildfire. The FSQ is joined by tenor Thomas Glenn for this performance.
Bartók: Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano
Bartók’s Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano, a work of intense energy and rhythmic drive, showcases the composer’s deep connection to the folk traditions of Eastern Europe. Violinist Robert Waters and pianist Jason Hardink will bring this electrifying piece to life, capturing the fiery spirit and intricate dialogues between the two instruments.
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
USU Opera Theatre Production: The Toxic Avenger
Arts/Entertainment
The Toxic Avenger
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
Directed by Dallas Aksoy
Based on the cult film, The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical featuring a nerd-turned-mutant-superhero out to win the girl of his dreams (a blind librarian) and stop his home state of New Jersey from turning into more of a toxic wasteland than it already is.
This award-winning macabre comedy is a perfect way to have rockin’-scary Halloween! Performed by USU voice and orchestra students in the haunted Caine Lyric Theatre, Oct. 28-31, 7:30pm. Join us if you dare...!
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Innuendo, Blood & Gore, Mature Themes, Political Incorrectness
Not suitable for children, ages 15+ only
Wind Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Concerts are part of the band large ensemble curriculum. As capstone events, they typically occur twice per semester. Students are required to participate in these events as a large part of their grades, and these concerts are the culmination of several weeks of classroom rehearsals. All concerts are associated with one or more of the band ensembles: MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra MUSC 3795 Wind Symphony MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band MUSC 3785 Marching Band
MUSES
Arts/Entertainment
The word "muse" describes a source of inspiration. This annual music therapy concert aims to highlight the multi-faceted sources of inspiration for USU music therapy students both personally and professionally. In our field of study, we often talk about “self as instrument”, or rather, being the instrument of change within the therapeutic relationship. During MUSES, we get to shift our focus to also celebrate our external musical skills and instruments as extensions of ourselves, and the tools by which we get to share creative self-expression with the world. Concert goers will enjoy original compositions in addition to contemporary and classical pieces that have been intentionally chosen to represent the experiences of our students and potential clinical applications of these works in music therapy practice. Additionally, attendees may have the opportunity to get involved first-hand with our interactive lobby experience before the performance. For more information, visit www.usumtsa.weebly.com.
USU Percussion Ensembles
Arts/Entertainment
The USU Percussion Ensembles concert is a unique and fun addition to the lineup of concerts presented by the Caine College of the Arts. Each semester, we play a wide-array of literature from contemporary percussion ensemble to pieces for world percussion. This semester’s concert will feature works from composers Adam Silverman, David Gillingham, Blake Tyson, Phillip Glass, Dave Hall, and Brett Dietz. The concert is open to all ages and will interesting for students and adults alike.
Jazz Combos
Arts/Entertainment
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of jazz! Join Utah State University’s talented student jazz combos, led by acclaimed USU professors, as they bring the stage to life with a dynamic mix of jazz standards and cutting-edge contemporary tunes. From timeless classics to the latest hits by today’s jazz masters, this concert promises to captivate music lovers of all kinds. Don’t miss this electrifying showcase of rising jazz talent!
Music Department Student Recital Hour
Arts/Entertainment | Student Recital
Join us for the Music Department's Student Recital Hour, a special showcase of exceptional student talent. Selected by faculty from their areas of specialization, these musicians have earned the honor of performing in this recital. Come enjoy an afternoon of diverse and inspiring performances, celebrating the hard work and artistry of our students.
Cache Symphony Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
The Cache Symphony Orchestra was created over 35 years ago as a way for community members in the Cache Valley region to make music, meet with fellow musicians, and provide another source of fine classical music to the community.
The Orchestra is made up of community volunteers. It started with only a handful of musicians and has grown to a grand symphony with over 90 members. For the regular season, the orchestra performs on the campus of Utah State University twice a year: winter and spring.
Faculty Chamber Concert
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TBA
American Festival Chorus & USU Symphony Orchestra A Veterans Day Tribute
Arts/Entertainment
Join the American Festival Chorus and the USU Symphony Orchestra for this annual concert celebrating the resolute spirit of our U.S. military service men and women. This patriotic musical tribute honors Armed Forces Veterans' courage, determination, and selfless service and pays tribute to all who have sacrificed for the free we enjoy.
Small Ensembles
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TBA
String and Piano Chamber Music: Fall Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for an evening of beautiful chamber music featuring students from the USU String and Piano Programs. Under the expert guidance of the Fry Street Quartet and USU Piano Faculty, these talented musicians have dedicated the semester to studying works by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Dvorák, and William Grant Still. Celebrate their artistry as they bring these timeless compositions to life.
Logan Canyon Winds Recital
Arts/Entertainment
The Logan Canyon Winds, the faculty wind quintet at Utah State University, welcome you to their fall recital, featuring works by Robert Muczynski, Francis Poulenc, Carl Nielsen and Dmitri Shostakovich. Comprised of Dr. Jeiran Hasan (flute), Marilyn Cole (oboe), Thiago Ancelmo (clarinet), Dr. Joel Ockerman (horn) and Leon Chodos (bassoon), the quintet will also be joined by guest artist Amy Glenn (piano) in this recital. Admission is free, and a livestream of this event will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Organ Area Recital
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TBA
Organ Area Recital
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TBA
Guitar Ensembles
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TBA
Guitar Ensembles
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TBA
Caine Ensembles
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Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
This concert will feature the Caine Jazz Combo, a guest artist, and jazz students from the Music Department performing standard jazz tunes. The jam session is open to everyone, and attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in. Jam sessions take place on the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center, near the food court.
Sounds of the Stadium
Arts/Entertainment
Relive the excitement of the 2024 Aggie! Marching! Band! season as we reprise all the fantastic music from our Maverik Stadium pregame and halftime shows and honor our amazingly dedicated students. Sing along with your favorites and show your Aggie pride! Sit toward the back of the Daines Concert Hall or bring some ear plugs. This is a loud one!
Symphonic Band
Arts/Entertainment
Concerts are part of the band’s large ensemble curriculum. As capstone events, they typically occur twice per semester. Participation in these events is a significant component of students’ grades, and the concerts are the culmination of several weeks of classroom rehearsals. All concerts are associated with one or more of the following band ensembles: MUSC 4700 Wind Orchestra, MUSC 3795 Wind Symphony, MUSC 3790 Symphonic Band, and MUSC 3785 Marching Band.
Tri-State Band Symposium
Arts/Entertainment
The Tri-State Band Symposium is an Honor Band Experience for the Sri-State's finest wind and percussion players and their directors. Annually hosting around 150 of the finest wind and percussion players from the region's finest high schools, this event has attracted students and directors from Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. It features internationally-recognized clinicians as well as the finest performers from Utah State.
Tri-State Band Symposium
Arts/Entertainment
The Tri-State Band Symposium is an Honor Band Experience for the Sri-State's finest wind and percussion players and their directors. Annually hosting around 150 of the finest wind and percussion players from the region's finest high schools, this event has attracted students and directors from Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. It features internationally-recognized clinicians as well as the finest performers from Utah State.
Youth Conservatory Christmas Recital
Arts/Entertainment
Join the USU Youth Conservatory for a heartwarming Holiday Recital, where young pianists will perform seasonal favorites. This festive event is a perfect way to enjoy the musical talents of our students and celebrate the spirit of the season.
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with Mat & Savanna Shaw
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off "the most wonderful time of the year" with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley's favorite family traditions. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with Mat & Savanna Shaw
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off "the most wonderful time of the year" with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley's favorite family traditions. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with Mat & Savanna Shaw
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off "the most wonderful time of the year" with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley's favorite family traditions. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
American Festival Chorus & Orchestra Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with Mat & Savanna Shaw
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off "the most wonderful time of the year" with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley's favorite family traditions. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
Cache Children's Choir
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TBA
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