USA Musical Arts Concert Series

USA's Department of Music invites you to another year of great concerts by faculty, student ensembles, and guest artists in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of South Alabama.

USA Musical Arts Concert Series Calendar
Season Pass Purchase Form

THE USA MUSICAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES

Serving the university community and the entire region through profound artistic and academic achievement, the Department of Music Musical Arts Concert Series features faculty recitals and exceptional student ensemble performances. Since 2001, our regular Musical Arts Series attendees have been treated to an average of 30-40 concerts per academic year.

Scheduled in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center 240-seat Recital Hall, concerts generally begin at 7:30 p.m. for evening weekday performances and at 3:00 p.m. for a majority of Sunday events. Tickets for admission to all MAS concerts and other ticketed events are sold at the door only (except where indicated). Tickets are $8 each for general admission and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens. We accept cash or card for purchases.

Questions regarding special accommodation, live streaming, and other considerations should be directed to the Events Coordinator at (251) 460-7116 or Music Department Staff at (251) 460-6136. Questions also may be emailed - kbohnet@southalabama.edu.

SEASON PASSES and the USA MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY

Show your support for the University of South Alabama music program by purchasing a Musical Arts Series Season Pass and by joining the department's Musical Arts Society. Subscribers may obtain an Individual Season Pass or a Family Season Pass, allowing the freedom to attend nearly all of our ticketed faculty recitals and student ensemble concerts. Season Passes are offered at discounted rates.

Purchasing a "MAS Pass" is relatively simple. You can download the Season Pass Purchase Form, print it, fill it out and send it back to us. You may also contact our events coordinator at (251) 460-7116 or via email at kbohnet@southalabama.edu, being certain to provide a mailing address and a phone number. We'll send the form for you to fill out along with purchasing directions. Once we send you your MAS Pass card, you will be set for the entire season.

ADDITIONAL TICKETED CONCERTS

Don't forget! Musical Arts Series pass holders may use their passes for admission to all Music Department ticketed concerts (except our Spring Opera). We add concerts to our schedule all the time, and your MAS Pass will gain you entry. Check all season long for concert additions and updates on the Department of Music website  - southalabama.edu/music - and we'll also send reminders for concerts via email.

USA Musical Arts Concert Series Calendar
Season Pass Purchase Form

MUSICAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:30
Overby & Ligon "Bach to School"
USA Faculty Violin and Bass Recital

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:30
Danny Alford, USA Faculty Trombone Recital

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:30
Anne Glerum, USA Faculty Clarinet Recital

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:30
Amy Selkirk, USA Faculty Oboe Recital

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:30
Clayton Maddox, USA Faculty Tuba Recital

OCTOBER 2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30
USA Symphony Band
"An Evening of Band Music - Part 1"
Robert D. Abend, conductor

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30
USA Wind Ensemble
"An Evening of Band Music - Part 2"
William H. Petersen, conductor

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:30
USA University Chorale & Concert Choir
Fall Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore and Micah Bland, conductors

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30
Peter Wood & Jodi Graham Wood
USA Faculty Trumpet and Horn Recital

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30
USA Trombone Choir Fall Concert
Danny Alford, director

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:30
USA Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
Brian Nozny and Matt Greenwood, directors

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:30
Megan Zuhowski, USA Faculty Voice Recital
"Something Old, Something New..."

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:30
USA Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
"Octubafest Concert"
Clayton Maddox, director

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30
USA Piano Ensembles Fall Concert
Alexandra Harvey and Robert Holm, directors

NOVEMBER 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30
USA Opera Theatre presents
"A Fight at the Opera"
Thomas Rowell and Megan Zuhowski, directors

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:00
USA Opera Theatre presents
"A Fight at the Opera"
Thomas Rowell and Megan Zuhowski, directors

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30
USA Camerata and USA Symphony Orchestra
Fall Orchestra Concert
Leonard Ligon, conductor

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:30
USA Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert
William H. Petersen, director

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 7:30
USA Woodwind Ensembles Fall Concert
Amy Selkirk, director

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:30
USA Symphony Band Fall Concert
Robert D. Abend, conductor

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:30
USA Wind Ensemble Fall Concert
William H. Petersen, conductor

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:30
USA Flute Choir Fall Concert
Emily Nazario, director

DECEMBER 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:30
USA University Chorale & Concert Choir
Holiday Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore and Micah Bland, conductors

JANUARY 2027

Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 7:30
USA Opera Theatre presents
"Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell
Megan Zuhowski, director

Friday, January 15, 2027 at 7:30
USA Opera Theatre presents
"Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell
Megan Zuhowski, director

Sunday, January 24, 2027 at 3:00
Emily Nazario, USA Faculty Flute Recital

Monday, January 25, 2027 at 7:30
Megan Zuhowski and Mary-Bradley Knighton
USA Faculty Voice Recital - "Little Monsters"

FEBRUARY 2027

Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 6:30
USA Symphony Band Winter Concert
Robert D. Abend, conductor

Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 7:30
USA Wind Ensemble Winter Concert
William H. Petersen, conductor

MARCH 2027

Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at 7:30
USA University Chorale & Concert Choir
Winter Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore and Micah Bland, conductors

Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 7:30
Robert Holm, USA Faculty Piano Recital

Monday, March 29, 2027 at 7:30
USA Percussion Ensemble and Jaguar Steel
with the Harnsberger & Jones Duo
Brian Nozny and Matt Greenwood, directors

Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 7:30
USA Faculty Brass Recital

Wednesday, March 31, 2027 at 7:30
USA Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble Spring Concert
Clayton Maddox, director

APRIL 2027

Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:30
USA Piano Ensembles Spring Concert
Alexandra Harvey and Robert Holm, directors

Tuesday, April 6, 2027 at 7:30
USA Camerata and USA Symphony Orchestra
Spring Orchestra Concert
with guest violinist Serena Scibelli
Leonard Ligon, conductor

Wednesday, April 7, 2027 at 7:30
USA Trombone Choir Spring Concert
Danny Alford, director

Tuesday, April 13, 2027 at 7:30
USA Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
William H. Petersen, director

Wednesday, April 14, 2027 at 7:30
USA Flute Choir Spring Concert
Emily Nazario, director

Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 7:30
USA Woodwind Ensembles Spring Concert
Amy Selkirk, director

Friday, April 23, 2027 at 7:30
USA Opera Theatre presents
Donizetti's comedic opera "Viva la Mamma"
Thomas Rowell, director
(No MAS passes for this event.)

Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 3:00
USA Opera Theatre presents
Donizetti's comedic opera "Viva la Mamma"
Thomas L. Rowell, director
(No MAS passes for this event.)

Tuesday, April 27, 2027 at 7:30
USA University Chorale & Concert Choir
Spring Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore and Micah Bland, conductors

Thursday, April 29, 2027 at 6:30
USA Symphony Band Spring Concert
Robert D. Abend, conductor

Thursday, April 29, 2027 at 7:30
USA Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
William H. Petersen, conductor