1 00 YEARS OF THE BYU COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS AND 150 YEARS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Although Brigham Young Academy had organized choirs and groups to perform at various events in its early history, the College of Fine Arts wasn't officially established until 1925, under the leadership of Dean Gerrit de Jong (pictured at left). He served for 34 years in that capacity, followed by nine more deans to date: Conan E. Mathews, Clawson Y. Cannon, Lorin F. Wheelwright, Lael J. Woodbury, James (Jim) Mason, Bruce Christensen, Newell Dayley, Stephen Jones, and Ed Adams.
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
The year 2025 marks two significant milestones in the rich history of Brigham Young University: the sesquicentennial celebration of the university itself, and the centennial of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Established in 1925 as the first college of fine arts west of the Mississippi, the college has spent the past 100 years shaping artists of both exceptional talent and deep faith. Its legacy includes a century of powerful music, dance, and theatre performances that continue to uplift and inspire audiences.
This year also marks a moment of transition as we express heartfelt gratitude to Dean Ed Adams, whose visionary leadership has guided the college through unprecedented growth, including the completion of the BYU Music Building and the soon-to-be-unveiled BYU Arts Building. As we look forward to welcoming a new dean, we remain committed to the college’s founding vision and artistic excellence. We invite you to join us in celebrating this historic milestone and to experience the inspiring tradition of BYU’s OnStage performances— where the past meets the future in every note, movement, and word.
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With our new FlexPass, you can get the most flexibility and the best discount BYU OnStage has ever offered. Choose any 4 BYU OnStage events and get a 20% discount, or choose 6 or more events and get a 25% discount! Whether you build your own dance, music, theatre, or BRAVO! ticket package or mix and match across any of these event types, your options are limitless.
The FlexPass goes on sale July 9—no need to wait for individual on-sale dates and risk an event selling out. Worried about your schedule changing? Exchange your tickets at no cost for another performance. (You will be charged only if the new event selected has a higher cost, but no change fees—see BYUOnStage.com for details.)
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September 10
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CONCERT HALL (MB)
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September
9/19+ BRAVO!: Hamid Rahmanian's Song of the North* 9
9/20 Guest Artist: American Piano Quartet ........... 43
9/25+ World of Dance* 25
9/27+ Family Concert Series: Musical Imagination! 47
9/29 Faculty and Guest Artists: Randy Lee, Trumpet, and Mauricio Arias, Piano 43
9/30 Guest Artist: Mauricio Arias, Piano 43
October
10/1+ Final Cut*
10/1 Guest Artist: Utah Chamber Music Festival 43
10/2
10/10
Wind Symphony: War and Peace* 28 10/11 BYU Philharmonic: Great Beginnings* 39
10/11 Family Concert Series: Musical Playground! ...... 47
2/19 BYU Symphonic Band: Kaleidoscope* ........... 29 2/19 Guest Artist: An Evening with Ned McGowan 43 2/21 Family Concert Series: Lights, Music, Action, Opera! 47
2/21 Synthesis: Essentially Ellington Jazz
Spring/Summer
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Before the BYU BRAVO! Series was known as such, the BYU Lyceum Series endeavored to bring internationally renowned talent to the BYU community.
On December 5, 1938, celebrated pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff gave a thrilling performance at the Provo Tabernacle to a standing-roomonly audience. The concert's organizer, Harold R. Clark, observed that Rachmaninoff donned electric gloves during the intermission to keep his hands warm and nimble for the second half of the performance.
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Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North Song of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Princess Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia. Our female hero uses her superpowers to rescue her beloved from a perilous predicament—and to prevent a war. Adapted from the Shahnameh: The Book of Persian Kings (written over 1,000 years ago), Song of the North is a family-friendly, 80-minute performance. Created by 2014 Guggenheim Fellow Hamid Rahmanian, this production features an original musical score by celebrated Iranian composers Ramin Torkian and Azam Ali.
September 19 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
September 20 Saturday, 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB) $15–36
Aba Diop & the Yermande Family
Senegalese percussionist Aba Diop comes from over a thousand years of unbroken griot lineage: the prestigious and hereditary wisdom-holders, historians, poets, and healers of their culture. His percussion-forward global music ensemble, a unique combination of West African and Western instruments, creates a conversation between tradition and modernity, east and west, and acoustic and electric that interweaves the griot storytelling traditions from thousands of years with rock and jazz influences. This event is part of BYU's Homecoming Week and will celebrate the ways in which music, history-keeping, and storytelling help us to Light the Way Forward.
October 17 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $12–42
Spanish Night with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas & Friends
Returning to BRAVO! after a sold-out solo recital, internationally renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas invites audiences on a musical journey through Spain to explore its incredibly rich and diverse culture. As Pablo & Friends, he and his trio of fellow musicians (percussion, bass, guitar II) will perform iconic, evocative, and romantic pieces from his homeland in a program of the fieriest pieces ever written for guitar, intertwined with stories and shared feelings inspired by Spain.
October 24 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $12–42
BODYTRAFFIC
Forward-thinking dance company BODYTRAFFIC is known for its stunning performers, diverse technical mastery, and commitment to dynamic repertoire that is captivating for dance lovers and dance newcomers alike. Since its founding in Los Angeles in 2007 by artistic director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has been a powerful force in contemporary dance with a masterful repertoire that spans ballet, contemporary, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop genres.
November 1 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $15–36
LISA MAZZUCO
Joshua Henry’s Get Up Stand Up
Joshua Henry is a Grammy-winning, Tony-nominated performer best known for roles in Broadway favorites such as Hamilton, Carousel, and Into the Woods. His show, Get Up Stand Up, is a soulful bop through the songs that have moved and grooved us through the decades.
January 23 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $12–42
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action, and epic adventure! How to Train Your Dragon in Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®–nominated score performed live to picture by the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.
February 6–7 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–32
Yo-Yo Ma
Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs a solo recital as part of a special gala celebrating BYU's sesquicentennial and the College of Fine Arts and Communications’ centennial. With a discography of more than 120 albums that range from iconic renditions of the Western classical canon to recordings that defy categorization, Ma is a renowned performer and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Birgit Nilsson Prize. His multifaceted career is a testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works for cello, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity.
February 24 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $29–114 BYU ONSTAGE FLEXPASS AVAILABLE
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Ímar
This Glasgow-based Celtic folk band returns to BYU by popular demand! Join Ímar on St. Patrick’s Day for a concert of Irish, Scottish, and Manx trad music. With a collectively crammed trophy-cabinet that includes several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and All-Britain/All-Ireland titles, this supergroup incorporates music from a variety of traditions to create its innovative style.
March 17 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $12–42
Utah Symphony with Pablo Ferrández
The Utah Symphony is joined by Pablo Ferrández, hailed as a “new cello genius” (Le Figaro) and “the next Yo-Yo Ma” (Pittsburgh Symphony).
Ferrández will take center stage in Korngold’s Cello Concerto, a cinematic love story originally written for film, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, a graceful theme and variations to showcase the cellist’s virtuosity. Respighi’s The Pines of Rome and Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier Suite round out a concert of unforgettable music.
March 26 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $12–42
Bridge & Wolak : From Bach to Benny Goodman Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting musical duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity, and humor. They figure they’ve logged about 350,000 kilometers on the road—from Kraków to Quito, from France to Fargo, ND—about the same distance as a trip to the moon. With their own uniquely reimagined repertoire of classical, world, and jazz fusion, Bridge & Wolak bring deft virtuosity and endless wit to the BYU stage!
April 14 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) $15–42
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1920s
Algie Eggertson Ballif, center, physical education teacher in the early 1920s, directs BYU students in an interpretive dance.
COURTESY OF HOMER WAKEFIELD
Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Alice
ballet
Hilary Wolfley, artistic director
Step into a world of wonder with Theatre Ballet Studio Company's Alice—an exciting new original ballet inspired by Lewis Carroll's beloved tales. Brought to life through the visionary collaboration of CFAC faculty and students, and featuring guest performers from BYU Theatre Ballet, Alice promises a magical experience for all ages.
November 20–21 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
November 22 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $13
Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
Brooke Storheim, artistic director
Experience the timeless romance and heartache of Romeo & Juliet as Theatre Ballet brings this beloved tragedy to life onstage. With breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes, and Prokofiev’s powerful score, this production captures the passion, drama, and tragic fate of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. This 70-minute, family-friendly adaptation is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance filled with elegance, intensity, and emotion!
February 11–13 Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 14 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $20
Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Emerging Works
Hilary Wolfley, artistic director
Theatre Ballet Studio Company presents Emerging Works, an evening of classical and contemporary ballet, featuring works by our students and faculty.
Guest artists from BYU Theatre Ballet will perform George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco, presented with permission from the Balanchine Trust.
March 26–27 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
March 28 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $13
cultural dance
Christmas Around the World
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
Join us for the annual Christmas celebration of cultural dance and music traditions performed by BYU International Folk Dance Ensembles and Mountain Strings. This audience favorite is the longest-running Christmas tradition on campus.
Preshow performances will take place in the concourse one hour prior to the show.
December 5 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 6 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) $20–25, on sale October 29
International Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
Throughout the past nearly seven decades, the International Folk Dance Ensemble has traveled the globe performing traditional dances selected from more than 40 cultures worldwide. As an emissary of the United States and American culture, the group has become internationally renowned.
January 29–30 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
January 31 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $20
Living Legends: Seasons
Moni Tiatia, artistic director
In a performance of extravagant dancing, culturally inspired music, and intricate outfits, Living Legends celebrates the Latin American, Native American, and Polynesian cultures in their show Seasons
March 4–6 Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
March 7 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $20
1971
This was the scene in London’s famous Royal Albert Hall in May 1971, as the BYU Ballroom Dance Team competed in an invitational challenge against England’s top ballroom formation team—and won. This historic event marked the first time an American university ballroom team had been invited to compete abroad. Later that same week, on May 28, the team traveled to Blackpool, England, where they became the first American team to win the prestigious British Formation Championships at the famous Blackpool Dance Festival —an unprecedented achievement that firmly established BYU on the international ballroom stage.
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Ballroom
Dance Touring Company: Rhythm
Curt Holman, artistic director
Get ready to be swept off your feet! The BYU Ballroom Dance Touring Company proudly presents Rhythm—an electrifying showcase of style, grace, and heart-pounding energy. As the flagship ensemble of BYU’s ballroom dance program, 32 of the university’s finest dancers deliver ballroom at its absolute best. From the timeless elegance of the foxtrot and waltz to the sizzling, infectious rhythms of Latin American dance, this show is a feast for the senses. Featuring the very repertoire that will dazzle audiences across the western United States and in local and regional performances, Rhythm blends theatrical storytelling with world-class choreography to create a breathtaking experience for audiences of all ages. It’s more than a performance—it’s a celebration of movement, music, and pure joy.
October 23–24 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
October 25 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $20
BYU Dancesport Championships
Curt Holman and Brent Keck, organizers
The BYU Dancesport Championships is one of the most exciting amateur ballroom competitions in the Intermountain West. Open to dancers of all levels and ages, this two-day event features thrilling performances in both ballroom and Latin styles. It also serves as a culminating experience for students enrolled in fall semester ballroom dance classes. Whether you’re on the floor or in the stands, you’ll experience fast-paced, high-energy dancing that’s both entertaining and inspiring.
November 14–15 Friday–Saturday, all day
WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) $9–35
United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships
Curt Holman and Brent Keck, organizers
BYU is the proud host of the United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships, the most prestigious amateur ballroom dance competition in the country. Thousands of spectators attend each year to enjoy top-level performances from dancers of all ages and skill levels. Competitors travel from across the nation to vie for national titles in Latin, Ballroom, Rhythm, Smooth, and Cabaret divisions. Judged by a panel of esteemed national adjudicators, this event also serves as the culminating experience for BYU students enrolled in ballroom dance classes during winter semester.
March 10–14 Tuesday–Saturday, all day
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) $7–90
Ballroom Dance Company in Concert
Curt Holman, artistic director
This annual event features the full BYU Ballroom Dance Company—160 dancers showcasing both the elegance of traditional ballroom and the fire of passionate Latin styles. With dazzling choreography that highlights precision, power, and artistry, this performance is a celebration of world-class collegiate dance. Don’t miss your chance to experience the nation’s top ballroom program live on stage.
Join us for the highly anticipated premiere of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company’s brand-new competitive medleys! Throughout the year the elite Touring Company has worked tirelessly with worldclass choreographers and technicians to create two stunning new medleys—one in Ballroom and one in Latin—that will make their international debut at the prestigious British Championships in Blackpool, England. This exclusive event marks the first public performance of these new medleys and will be complemented by a full showcase from the BYU Ballroom Dance Touring Company, featuring highlights from their current touring repertoire.
May 15 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) $20
contemporary
DancEnsemble in Concert
Marin Roper, artistic director
The mission of BYU DancEnsemble is mentoring and producing student contemporary choreography. This season, DancEnsemble turns its focus outward, into the natural world, and asks, “How does the natural world inform and inspire contemporary choreography?” Eight emerging student choreographers will consider this question as they explore the Wasatch Front alongside faculty from Global Environmental Studies and study latter-day teachings on stewardship. Original student works, along with new works by visiting assistant professor Jocelyn Smith and artistic director Marin Roper, will be performed by a company of 25+ dancers. Freshman and sophomore dance majors will also perform a new work by associate professor Keely Song Glenn.
Join us Thursday night for a Q&A with the student choreographers.
November 13–14 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
November 15 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $13
Contemporary Dance Theatre in Concert
Adam Ray Dyer and Kate Monson, artistic directors
Come enjoy an evening of contemporary dance! Contemporary Dance Theatre at BYU is a repertory-based company focused on giving technically advanced students an opportunity to work closely with faculty and guest choreographers in developing work that espouses current aesthetics in the discipline. While performing the work is a wonderful outgrowth of the company’s efforts, equal focus is given to daily rigorous studio practice that requires collaborative communication and a high degree of physical, spiritual, and mental resilience.
February 25–27 Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 28 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $20
DanceEnsemble in Concert
Marin Roper, artistic director
The mission of BYU DancEnsemble is mentoring and producing student contemporary choreography. The ensemble continues its yearlong focus on the natural world and asks, “What does the natural world teach me about eternity?”
Emerging student choreographers will consider this question as they visit BYU’s Lytle Preserve, learn from BYU faculty in Plant and Wildlife Sciences, and study latter-day teachings on stewardship. Observation, writing, and embodied exploration all contribute to original student works, performed along with new works by faculty and guest artists by a company of 25+ dancers. Contemporary Dance alumni will also perform together as part of our annual Contemporary Dance reunion.
Join us Thursday night for a Q&A with the student choreographers.
April 9–10 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
April 11 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $13
1970s
The Orchesis Dance Group perform a contemporary dance in the annual World of Dance program.
The Young Ambassadors perform during a tour to Russia.
BYUPHOTO HISTORICAL PHOTOS
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Young Ambassadors: IMAGINE
Nathan Balser, artistic director
Join the BYU Young Ambassadors for Imagine, a high-energy celebration of music, dance, and storytelling! Featuring Broadway-caliber performances, heartwarming themes, and dazzling choreography, this family-friendly show takes audiences on an unforgettable journey of courage, transformation, and hope. Enjoy music from Disney’s Frozen (“Into the Unknown”), Stevie Wonder (“I Wish”), Queen (“Somebody to Love”), and Phil Collins (Tarzan’s “Son of Man”), all brought to life with spectacular movement and stagecraft. Don’t miss this electrifying production—where dreams take flight and imagination comes to life!
March 11–13 Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
March 14 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) $10–20
other dance events
World of Dance
World of Dance showcases the best of BYU dance, featuring performances by the Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Theatre, the International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, and the Young Ambassadors.
September 25–26 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
September 27 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) $20–25
Hong-Park Studio's Dance and Composition Collaboration
Join us for an unforgettable evening of collaboration as BYU professor Jihea Hong-Park's piano studio teams up with the talented dancers and choreographers from the renowned BYU Department of Dance. The performance will showcase Ligeti's Musica ricercata, alongside a world-premiere composition by Dr. Sophia Serghi, professor of composition at the College of William & Mary.
October 2 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Senior Capstone Concert
Featuring a variety of dance genres and styles, the Senior Capstone Concert highlights the culminating work of seniors in the various dance major programs.
December 4–5 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
April 2–3 Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) Free
BYU ONSTAGE FLEXPASS AVAILABLE JULY 9
SINGLE EVENT TICKETS AVAILABLE SEPT. 10
A BYU orchestra in 1912.
bands
BYU Wind Symphony: War and Peace
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony performs powerful music centered on themes of war and peace, including music from Gustav Holst's The Planets, Gustav Mahler's “Um Mitternacht” with soprano Diane Reich, and Karel Husa's masterpiece, Music for Prague 1968. The concert will also feature guest conductor Thomas Leslie, director of bands at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
October 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Symphonic Band: Of Winds and Fall
Nate Seamons, conductor
Join the BYU Symphonic Band as they perform some of the pillars of the wind band repertoire, including Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat and other favorites. This will be a family-friendly way to start our fall season!
October 14 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
This brass choir was selected from the ranks of the BYU Band.
Pass in Review: The Loudest Concert on Campus
Fred McInnis, conductor
Join the BYU Cougar Marching Band for The Loudest Concert on Campus, featuring fan favorites, songs from the season’s halftime shows, and more!
November 4 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Wind Symphony For Heroes Proved: A Veteran's Day Celebration
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony honors and celebrates our nation's veterans in this fun and patriotic concert.
November 11 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16, Free tickets for veterans and their families
BYU Symphonic Band: Kaleidoscope
Nate Seamons, conductor
Bring all of your friends and family to this kaleidoscope of musical color and exploration, featuring works by Percy Grainger as well as contemporary composers!
February 19 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Concert Band Confluence: BYU Symphonic Band and BYU University Band in Concert
Nate Seamons, conductor
Kick off the holiday season with the Symphonic Band and University Band as they perform Christmas classics and band favorites!
November 18 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Wind Symphony: BYU Concert Band Festival Featured Concert
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony presents the featured concert of the BYU Concert Band Festival, which brings over 1200 junior high and high school students to campus for a two-day celebration of bands. Joining the Wind Symphony is the festival's featured high school band, the Lone Peak High School Wind Ensemble, and conductor Jamie Kim.
March 13 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Wind Symphony: Sounds, Shapes, and Shades
Shawn Smith, conductor
Join the BYU Wind Symphony in a colorful and captivating concert featuring Frank Ticheli's rollicking, jazz-inspired work Blue Shades. The concert will also feature BYU graduate conducting students Mickayla Hunter and Xinbo Li.
February 12 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Symphonic Band: Sounds of Home
Nate Seamons, conductor
In their final concert of the season, the Symphonic Band will take the audience on a journey around the world as they play portraits of home and homeland.
April 8 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Wind Symphony: A Brazilian Celebration!
Shawn Smith, conductor
Brazilian guest conductor Marcelo Jardim joins the BYU Wind Symphony in a concert featuring the joy and passion of Brazilian music. The concert is a prelude to the upcoming BYU Wind Symphony concert tour through Brazil in spring 2026.
April 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
University Bands in Concert
Fred McInnis, conductor
Join the University Bands for an evening of concert band classics and new favorites. During winter semester, the two University Bands provide a great opportunity for non-music majors, fall marching band members, and all interested students to continue performing as a member of a quality concert band.
April 14 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
1909
Resplendent in elaborate new uniforms, the BYU Band poses on the steps of the High School Building for its official 1909 photo. The conductor was Robert Sauer, a bandmaster from Germany who later composed the music to "Springtime in the Rockies." His memory was perpetuated by the Robert Sauer Band Room in the Harris Fine Arts Center.
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Free, world-class recitals from BYU School of Music faculty!
Come hear the BYU School of Music’s world-class faculty present a wide variety of recitals in our beautiful Music Building venues. These concerts are free and open to the public, no tickets required.
Dates and times are subject to change. View the full, up-to-date calendar of faculty recitals at BYUOnStage.com or by scanning the QR code below.
Then-professor of percussion
Ron Brough plays the marimba.
choirs
Dr. H. Franklin Madsen (with baton) and Dr. Gerrit de Jong Jr., first dean of the College of Fine Arts (center), pose with part of a large mixed chorus in about 1928.
Fall Choral Showcase
Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, and Sonja Poulter, conductors
Known for their polished performances and versatility of genre and style, the university’s four auditioned choirs—Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and BYU Singers—present a varied program of classical and contemporary choral works.
October 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Women’s Chorus
Sonja Poulter, conductor
The BYU Women’s Chorus invites you to an evening of inspiring and heartfelt music. Known for its beauty and warmth of sound, the ensemble offers a program with themes of connection, joy, and reflection through a variety of musical styles.
November 8 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Concert Choir and BYU Men’s Chorus
Brent Wells, conductor
This concert features the BYU Concert Choir and BYU Men’s Chorus presenting programs of iconic repertoire. The Concert Choir continues their tradition of sharing gems from the choral repertory alongside newly composed works, while the Men’s Chorus will perform everything from hymns and folk songs to Broadway and beyond.
November 13 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Singers: Musica eclectica
Andrew Crane, conductor
BYU Singers, the university’s award-winning chamber choir, presents an artistically curated menagerie of stunning musical treasures both ancient and modern.
November 14 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
University Chorale
David Kime and Paul Broomhead, conductors
This performance features a variety of repertoire from the two sections of BYU’s University Chorale.
December 9 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
University Chorale
Kelsey Snyder and Paul Broomhead, conductors
This performance features a variety of repertoire from the two sections of BYU’s University Chorale.
March 31 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Celebration of Christmas
Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, and Nathan Haines, conductors
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
December 5 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 6 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $19–29, on sale October 29
Winter Choral Showcase
Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, and Sonja Poulter, conductors
Known for their polished performances and versatility of genre and style, the university’s four auditioned choirs—Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and BYU Singers—present a varied program of classical and contemporary choral works.
February 4 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Singers: Musica eclectica
Andrew Crane, conductor
BYU Singers, the university’s award-winning chamber choir, presents its final concert of the year in preparation for the 2026 Musica Sacra International Festival in Marktoberdorf, Germany. Their program Musica eclectica is an artistically curated menagerie of stunning musical gems both ancient and modern.
March 11 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Women’s Chorus
Sonja Poulter, conductor
Celebrate the power of music to bring people together with the BYU Women’s Chorus. This concert shares a diverse selection of works that explore themes of peace, wonder, and human connection. With love, honesty, and grace, the Women’s Chorus brings together music and meaning in a way that uplifts the spirit, invites reflection, and points hearts toward the divine.
April 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Men’s Chorus
Brent Wells, conductor
This concert features the BYU Men’s Chorus in their bon voyage performance before they embark on a tour to Hawaii! You'll hear the chorus showcase their wide-ranging repertoire and audiencepleasing mix of old and new selections.
April 15 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
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Opera Scenes
Shea Owens, director
Step into the world of opera with a dynamic night of scenes at BYU! Highlights from beloved classics and hidden gems are brought to life by our rising vocal stars. Experience laugh-out-loud comedy and heart-wrenching drama, all in one thrilling evening of music and storytelling.
November 21–22 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Young Artists of Voice Competition
Come support the rising stars of classical voice at BYU’s Young Artists of Voice Competition! Across three exciting rounds, talented student vocalists showcase their artistry and passion in a thrilling display of musical talent. Experience the drama, the beauty, and the power of live performance—you might just witness the next big voice!
Round 1: January 20 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Round 2: January 22 Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Round 3: January 24 Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Monteverdi's
The Coronation of Poppea
Shea Owens, director
The Coronation of Poppea explores the complex relationships and political maneuvering of ancient Rome. BYU’s production offers a chance to experience one of opera’s earliest masterpieces, featuring Monteverdi's exquisite music set to a story exploring timeless questions of love, ambition, and consequence.
February 14 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
February 17–21 Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB) $18–22
Spring Opera
Shea Owens, director
Experience the power of live opera at BYU’s 2026 spring production! With stunning music, compelling drama, and unforgettable performances, this annual tradition brings timeless stories to life onstage. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, you won't want to miss this operatic highlight of the season. Title to be announced in 2026.
June 5–6 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10
Singers play the roles of the priest Nilakantha and Princess Lakmé in BYU’s production of Lakmé by Léo Delibes.
BYU OPERA LARRY VINCENT ARCHIVE
jazz
Jazz Showcase
Join us for a fun evening of jazz featuring Synthesis, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Voices, and Jazz Legacy Band!
October 7 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
Jazz Combo Showcase
Brian Woodbury, combo coordinator
The BYU jazz combos will perform a wide variety of music, from swing to fusion, funk to Latin, and much more! These performances will include standard songs as well as original compositions and arrangements by students.
October 28 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
December 9 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
March 5 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
April 7 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Q'd Up
Enjoy an evening with our amazing faculty jazz combo!
November 13 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
February 26 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Jazz Legacy Band
Brian Woodbury, director
Experience traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz, celebrating the styles of artists such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, and others. Full of energy and improvisation, this music is fun for all ages!
October 29 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
February 13 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
March 25 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free Synthesis
Ben Nichols, director
BYU's top jazz ensemble presents a feast of jazz entertainment, from swing to blues to fusion, including new arrangements of jazz standards.
November 19 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
April 1 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
Jazz Voices: Autumn Leaves
Hayley Kirkland, director
Celebrate the changing season with BYU Jazz Voices in an evening of rich harmonies and timeless jazz.
November 20 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) $6–12
Jazz Lab Band
The Jazz Lab Band at BYU emphasizes the foundational compositions and elements of jazz, including swing, blues, and improvisation. This group focuses on the timeless works of jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie, providing students with a deep understanding of the genre's rich history and traditions.
December 4 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
March 18 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
Jazz Ensemble: Christmastime Jazz!
Mark Ammons, director
Come fill your ears and hearts with joyful Christmas tunes set in delightfully jazzy ways. This concert will help set the tone for your Christmas holidays!
December 10 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices: I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Mark Ammons and Hayley Kirkland, directors
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices bring you the most memorable love songs, sure to warm your hearts and lift your spirits.
February 10 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Synthesis: BYU Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival Concert
Ben Nichols, conductor
Hear the artistry of BYU’s premier jazz band as they perform with a world-renowned guest artist to cap off the BYU Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival!
February 21 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
Jazz Ensemble: Rhythm After Dark
Mark Ammons, director
Immerse yourself in the spectacular sound of the Jazz Ensemble as they deliver an electrifying performance of big band classics. Experience the magic of live jazz music with outstanding musicians and unforgettable arrangements.
March 19 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Jazz Voices: Swing into Spring
Hayley Kirkland, director
Shake off the winter blues and welcome the season of renewal with Swing into Spring! BYU Jazz Voices brings fresh energy, tight harmonies, and swinging rhythms to celebrate the joy and vibrance of springtime through vocal jazz classics and new favorites.
April 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Steve Call, Ray Smith, Jeff Campbell, and Ron Brough perform as the Faculty Jazz Quartet.
With Leroy Robertson conducting, the BYU orchestra performed in the Provo Tabernacle on May 3, 1939, with E. Robert Schmitz, a renowned French pianist and associate of composer Claude Debussy, as soloist. He played compositions by Beethoven and the Liszt Concerto in E-flat.
orchestras
BYU Philharmonic: Great Beginnings
Nathan Haines, conductor
Join the BYU Philharmonic for the opening concert of a landmark season, celebrating 150 years since BYU’s founding. The program features Hindemith’s bold and colorful Symphonic Metamorphosis alongside Schubert’s grand Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “The Great”—a powerful start to a season of musical celebration and legacy.
October 11 Saturday, 7:30 PM
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Symphony Orchestra
Christian Smith, conductor
BYU's Symphony Orchestra performs time-tested classics from the orchestral repertoire as well as more contemporary art music. This will be an evening for both seasoned concertgoers and firsttime listeners, offering something for everyone to connect with, be moved by, and remember long after the final notes fade.
October 16 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Baroque Ensemble: Gems
Alex Woods, director
Enjoy the energy of the conductor-less BYU Baroque Ensemble as they present a stirring evening of gems from the baroque period.
November 7 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
University Orchestra and University Strings
Enjoy an evening of orchestral music, from classical to contemporary. These ensembles, open to all interested students, are conducted by graduate students from BYU's master's program in conducting.
December 2 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
April 7 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Philharmonic: Great Forces
Nathan Haines, conductor
Experience the BYU Philharmonic in an evening of bold musical expression, featuring the world premiere of At Full Strength by BYU composer Dan Bradshaw. The program concludes with the sweeping lyricism and emotional power of Kalinnikov’s Symphony No. 1.
Come early to the Concert Hall to hear a pre-concert talk with composer Dan Bradshaw and conductor Nathan Haines.
November 15 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Pre-concert talk, 6:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Symphony Orchestra: Joy of Christmas
Christian Smith, conductor
Celebrate the Christmas season with the BYU Symphony Orchestra! This heartwarming evening of beloved Christmas music will include audience singing of select cherished carols.
December 3 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $11–21
Celebration of Christmas
Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, and Nathan Haines, conductors
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
December 5 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 6 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $19–29, on sale October 29
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
This concert features the title's acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®–nominated score performed live to picture by the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages. See page 12 for more details on this BRAVO! event.
February 6–7 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–32
BYU Symphony Orchestra: Concerto Night
Christian Smith, conductor
Join us for an inspiring evening of music as we present concerto performances of up-and-coming freshmen and sophomores from the BYU School of Music. These gifted musicians, selected from a rigorous audition process, will take center stage to perform dazzling solo concertos alongside the BYU Symphony Orchestra.
February 11 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos
Shawn Smith, conductor
Celebrate the artistry of BYU’s top performers in the exhilarating Evening of Concertos, featuring winners of the annual concerto competition in the junior, senior, and graduate divisions. The next generation of musical excellence, these outstanding soloists take center stage alongside the BYU Philharmonic.
Journey through sound with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”—a sweeping masterpiece that captures the spirit of America through the eyes of a European composer. The program also features guest conductor Marcelo Jardim from Brazil, leading a vibrant selection of Brazilian orchestral works in the first half.
April 11 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
BYU Symphony Orchestra
Christian Smith, conductor
BYU's Symphony Orchestra performs time-tested classics from the orchestral repertoire as well as more contemporary art music. This will be an evening for both seasoned concertgoers and firsttime listeners, offering something for everyone to connect with, be moved by, and remember long after the final notes fade.
March 25 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Albert Miller, a German musician, joined the BYU faculty in 1901 and organized the first band and orchestra. He died in 1906 and was succeeded by Robert Sauer, also from Germany, whom Miller had assisted when he arrived in Utah. In 1965 a room in the thennew Harris Fine Arts Center was named Albert Miller Orchestra Room in his honor. He is seen with the school orchestra (center) in this 1904 photograph.
percussion
Global Rhythm: Panoramic Steel and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu
Kandis Taylor and Jeremy Grimshaw, conductors
This performance showcases traditional and contemporary percussion from around the world, including Bali, Trinidad and Tobago, and elsewhere. Join us to hear global grooves from sticks on steel, mallets on gongs, and hammers on bronze!
November 1 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
March 10 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
new music
Student Composers Showcase
Hear the next generation of musical innovation as BYU composition majors present their works in concert.
October 21 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
December 10 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX (MB) Free
February 24 Tuesday, 7:30 pm
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
April 9 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX (MB) Free
Classical Percussion:
BYU Percussion Ensemble and Tangents Quartet
Matt Coleman, conductor
Join us for an evening of percussion ensemble repertoire ranging from the classics within the genre to new arrangements and groundbreaking compositions. You'll enjoy pieces performed by our Percussion Ensemble as well as Tangents, our advanced percussion quartet.
November 7 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
March 4 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $10–16
Group for New Music: Compositions from BYU’s First 150 Years
Stephen Jones, director
In honor of BYU’s sesquicentennial, the Group for New Music presents two evenings of works composed by former and current BYU faculty and alumni. These concerts will feature works written from the 1930s through the present, including pieces by early pioneers like Florence Jepperson Madsen, Leroy Robertson, Crawford Gates, and Merrill Bradshaw, as well as selections from current School of Music composition faculty and alumni.
October 29 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
October 30 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Group for Computer Music in Concert
Kevin Anthony, director
Experience a fusion of digital innovation and artistic expression as the BYU Group for Computer Music student ensemble performs vibrant electronic music compositions.
November 20 Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
March 19 Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
THE BOX (MB) Free
Group for New Music: Reich's Music for 18 Musicians
Stephen Jones, director
The Group for New Music and the Percussion Area join forces with faculty and student instrumentalists and vocalists from the School of Music to present Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this landmark hour-long piece, which represents Reich’s move from his stark, early works into a timbrally rich musical world whose rapidly pulsing surface and slowly moving harmonic shifts exerted a defining influence on American minimalism. Seldom heard live, this concert will be a BYU premiere.
March 24 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
guest artists
American Piano Quartet
The American Piano Quartet moves into its 41st year, performing thrilling arrangements and original works for two pianos and eight hands.
September 20 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
Randy Lee, Trumpet, and Mauricio Arias, Piano
BYU trumpet professor Randy Lee and Colombian pianist and composer Mauricio Arias perform original works for trumpet and piano by Dr. Arias, assistant professor at the Universidad de Los Andes.
September 29 Monday, 5:00 p.m.
THE BOX (MB) Free
Mauricio Arias, Piano
Colombian pianist, composer, and improviser Mauricio Arias will perform a thrilling solo recital of his original music as well as improvisation.
September 30 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Utah Chamber Music Festival
Come enjoy an evening of scintillating chamber music masterworks with internationally renowned violinist William Hagen, top-level European soloists Georgy Kovalev (viola) and Andrei Ioniță (cello), and revered American pianist Orion Weiss.
October 1 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
An Evening with Ned McGowan
Composer, contrabass flutist, and researcher Ned McGowan will present an evening of music and ideas. Performed by McGowan with students and faculty from BYU, his works will share the stage with the U.S. premiere of BYU faculty composer
Steven Ricks's Lecture no. 4: Confronting Identity in the Composer's Work, Meikyū.
February 19 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
DUO15
Experience an unforgettable evening with Nicole Pinnell and Monte Belknap—world-renowned musicians featured in the Book of Mormon videos. This dynamic duo showcases the power of two artists and eight strings across diverse genres.
November 6 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Daniel Aune, Organ
The coordinator of organ studies at Peabody Conservatory, Daniel Aune, plays the BYU Létourneau concert organ.
March 7 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
Uinta Trio &
Friends: Debussy, Ravel, Brahms, and Higdon
The Uinta Trio—composed of Monte Belknap (violin), Nicole Pinnell (cello), and Michael McQuay (piano)—teams up with friends and colleagues from the BYU–Idaho music faculty for the first-ever Uinta Trio & Friends concert. The program will include Alicia McQuay (harp) as featured soloist in Debussy’s dances for string chamber orchestra and Ravel’s Introduction et allegro as well as works for piano trio by Jennifer Higdon and Brahms.
January 21 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
1970s
J. Homer Wakefield, a former professor emeritus of music, had collected ancient instruments since 1937. He was primarily responsible for a revival of ancient instrumental music at BYU and in Utah.
BYU’s annual two-day tuba festival features students and faculty performing classical favorites as well as arrangements of popular songs, film
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
The BYU Clarinet Studio is pleased to share a wide
This performance features award-winning student violinists from the BYU School of Music in an evening of concertos. Join us for an inspiring celebration of violin mastery and musical passion.
Orpheus Winds
Don’t miss BYU’s faculty woodwind quintet in concert! Their fall recital will feature David Maslanka's stunning Quintet for Winds No. 2.
November 12 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
February 17 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Organ Area Recital
Hear BYU organ majors perform on the state-ofthe-art Létourneau concert organ.
December 1 Monday, 5:00 p.m.
April 9 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
Mountain Strings
Mark Geslison, artistic director
Mountain Strings performs repertoire that includes various American music styles, along with traditional and contemporary music from Canada and the British Isles.
November 18 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
March 11 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) $6–12
Woodwind Chamber Night
Four to five chamber groups—including wind quintets, flute trios, and reed trios—perform classical standards to new works.
December 2 Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
March 26 Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Saxophone Chamber Night
Join us for an evening of saxophone quartets performing selections from a variety of musical styles!
November 19 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
March 17 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Brass Chamber Night
Performed by BYU’s brass students, this concert features a selection of classics for small brass ensemble alongside new arrangements.
December 2 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
March 26 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Flute Choir
Rhianna Brunson, conductor
The flute choir is a small ensemble of students who play piccolo, C flute, alto flute, and bass flute. This recital features classical masterpieces arranged for flute choir as well as new music.
December 3 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
April 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Songwriters Showcase
Hear the original music of BYU songwriting students in these eclectic showcases.
December 3 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CHORAL HALL (MB) Free
December 5 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
March 27 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CHORAL HALL (MB) Free
March 27 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
String Chamber Night
Alex Woods, coordinator
This evening will feature chamber music highlights from BYU’s talented string students.
December 3 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
April 8 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Tuba Christmas
Celebrate the season with BYU’s student and faculty tubaists in a concert that features traditional carols, classical Christmas pieces, and new holiday standards from film and TV.
December 6 Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free
Harp Ensemble
Anamae Anderson, director
Celebrate the Christmas season with the BYU Harp Ensembles as students and faculty perform familiar holiday tunes, original compositions, and creative student arrangements on anywhere from 2 to 12 harps!
December 6 Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
BYU Blast!
This student/faculty collaborative collage concert features about 25 ensemble and solo offerings. Last year’s concert featured the BYU Wind Symphony, BYU Singers, the new Létourneau organ (with 4603 pipes!), BYU Chamber Orchestra, Mountain Strings, Clarinet Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Brassworks, Tangents Percussion Quartet, and much more!
January 30 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) $6–12
Trombone Choir
Will Kimball, director
Enjoy an evening of original and arranged music for trombone ensemble!
December 10 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
March 17 Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
BYU Winter Violin Showcase
Featuring prizewinning student violinists in a dynamic program of solo and collaborative works, this concert celebrates the artistry, skill, and passion of BYU’s top violin talent. Don’t miss this must-see event for lovers of great music and rising young performers.
February 25 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Brassworks
Don't miss our faculty brass ensemble in concert!
January 28 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Composition Faculty Recital
Enjoy the works of our faculty composers in this exciting showcase.
January 29 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
Percy Grainger Symposium
Showcase: Chamber Music and Symphonic Band
Brent Wells, organizer
This concert features small-scale works by Australianborn composer Percy Grainger. From string quartet to wind quintet to solo repertoire and ending with the BYU Symphonic Band, you'll hear some of the most striking music of the early 20th century.
March 27 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free tickets available through BYU Tickets
Percy Grainger Symposium
Showcase: Large Ensembles and Combined Works
Brent Wells, organizer
This concert features large-scale works by Australianborn composer Percy Grainger. From full orchestra to wind band, from choral music to works for combined forces, you will hear the breadth of Grainger's grandiose output.
March 28 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free tickets available through BYU Tickets
Harp Ensemble
Anamae Anderson, director
Join the BYU Harp Ensembles as both faculty and student harpists perform a variety of original compositions and creative arrangements for harp ensemble.
April 11 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free BYU ONSTAGE FLEXPASS AVAILABLE JULY 9
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family concert series
The BYU Family Concert Series was created to introduce the joy of music to children of all ages.
• All family members are encouraged to attend regardless of age, infants on up.
• Concerts are free, but reserve your spaces ahead of time. Go to familyconcerts.byu.edu for more information.
• All concerts are approximately 40 minutes in length, just right for families!
Musical Imagination!
BYU Philharmonic | Nathan Haines, conductor
Move, clap, follow musical maps, and use your musical imagination as we explore composers’ amazing creations with the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Nathan Haines. Featuring narration by music education professor Rob Dunn, this concert will be great fun and great music for the whole family!
September 27 Saturday, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free (reservations recommended)
Musical Playground!
BYU Symphonic Band | Nate Seamons, conductor
The whole family will love the sounds of brilliant brass, wondrous woodwinds, powerful percussion, and more! Join us as conductor Nate Seamons and the BYU Symphonic Band explore all the amazing ways composers create music from their musical playground. Music education professor Rob Dunn will narrate the concert.
October 11 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free (reservations recommended) SUPERcussion!
BYU Percussion Ensemble | Matt Coleman, conductor
Experience the crash of the cymbals, the boom of the drums, and a stage full of other percussive sounds! Join director Matt Coleman and the BYU Percussion Ensemble to explore the wonderful world of percussion instruments in a concert that you and your whole family will love. Come onstage after the concert to play and hear the instruments up close.
February 14 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB) Free (reservations recommended)
Lights, Music, Action, Opera!
BYU Opera | Shea Owens, director Opera is a fun way to sing and show a story in living color and sound. Join BYU Opera and director Shea Owens as we get the inside story on what makes opera so exciting! You can meet and take pictures with the singers afterward! Note that this performance will be in the Mainstage Theatre at BYU West Campus (formerly Provo High School). Seating is limited.
Susan Kenney cofounded the Beverley Taylor Family Concert Series with Rob Dunn. Here she narrates one of the early concerts featuring the BYU Philharmonic.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB DUNN
theatre & f
A tense scene from the gripping drama The Bad Man is portrayed in the College Hall production by Ralph Britsch, left; Fern Smoot, W. Rogers, L. Terry, Glenn Potter, Dr. Alonzo Morley (in wheelchair), J. Poulsen, E. Bird, and F. Collette.
This happy crew toured Europe for three months, performing Bye Bye Birdie for servicemen and church groups under the direction of Dr. Harold I. Hansen.
theatre
Great Expectations
By Neil Bartlett, based on the book by Charles Dickens
Directed by Alexandra Mackenzie Johns
The bleakness of young Pip's life is broken only by his visits to the warped, reclusive Miss Havisham and her beautiful niece, Estella. When a mysterious benefactor gives Pip the opportunity to go to the city and become a gentleman, he leaps at the chance to claim his great expectations. An exceptional ensemble of just eight actors brings Charles Dickens’s beloved epic to life in a brilliant adaptation of yearning, regret, and redemption.
October 17–18 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
October 21–25, 28–November 1 Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
October 18, 25, November 1 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB) $17–20
Post-show discussions: October 23, 30
ASL interpretation: October 23
Recommended for ages 8 and up
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Geoffrey Reynolds
In a chic European perfume shop, employees Georg and Amalia despise one another. Fortunately, they are able to escape their work frustrations in the romance they each have blossoming with secret pen pals. This classic love story that prompted Hollywood favorites
The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail features some of the most beloved musical theatre songs and dances of all time. Audiences will love the high-fashion hijinks that ensue when lovers fall apart and enemies fall in love.
November 7–8 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
November 11–15, 18–22 Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 15, 22 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB) $24–29
Post-show discussions: November 13, 20
ASL interpretation: November 13
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Houghton
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies. Shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as her own brother in order to make it safely home. On the way, she falls in love with a duke who is in love with a lady who falls in love with Viola’s disguise, all before Viola’s lost brother comes to town. Come discover how this tangle gets untied and love conquers all!
March 13–14 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
March 17–21, 24–28 Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
March 14, 21, 28 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB) $17–20
Post-show discussions: March 19, 26
ASL interpretation: March 19
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Young Company
My Robot
By Finegan Kruckemeyer
Directed by Teresa Love
Ophelia does not like her new home on the beach. She does not like the new people she meets, and she definitely does not like how alone she feels. But she does like inventing! When some mysterious parts show up, Ophelia builds a friend named Olivetti. With her robot by her side and with some help from the audience, Ophelia hopes to find the courage to face the stormy ocean and her inner fears.
November 12–14, 19–21 Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
November 15, 22 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB) $9–12
Talkbacks: November 13, 20
ASL interpretation: November 20
“Meet the Company” immediately following each performance
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Hamlet and Zombies
By Will Averill, based on the play by William Shakespeare Directed by David Morgan
Shakespeare meets the undead in this hilarious, highoctane mash-up where Denmark is rotten—and not just from corruption. This classic tragedy is reanimated with zombie mayhem, spectral masks, and surprisingly heartfelt moments. As Hamlet wrestles with revenge, the walking dead descend on Elsinore, threatening to upstage the drama with some comedic plot twists of their own. Whether you're Team Shakespeare or Team Zombie Apocalypse, there's something for everyone in this undead Danish disaster.
April 1–3 Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
April 7–10 Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
April 11 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB) $9–12
Post-show discussions: April 2, 9
ASL interpretation: April 9
“Meet the Company” immediately following each performance
Recommended for ages 8 and up
student work
Microburst New Play Festival
By BYU student playwrights; Directed by Kris Peterson
Join us for an electrifying showcase of the best new short plays written by BYU Theatre’s top playwriting students. This fast-paced evening of original work features a dynamic mix of comedy, mystery, drama, and everything in between.
October 23–25 Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
October 25 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
BLACK BOX THEATRE (WCCB) $10
Post-show discussions follow each performance. Recommended for ages 12 and up
Broadway Revue
This unique evening brings together the best of musical theatre and the best of our young music dance theatre (MDT) performers. The entire evening is performed, directed, and choreographed by students. Enjoy song and dance numbers from musical classics to shows on Broadway today!
March 6–7 Friday–Saturday, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB) $10
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Nine Years
By Michael Combs; Directed by Isabel Ownby
Set in the near future, Nine Years asks what is lost and what is gained if technology advances so that people can choose to remove traumatic moments from their memories. This new play— written, directed, designed, and acted all by BYU students—is a heartbreaking look at love, loss, and the cost of moving on.
January 29–31 Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
January 31 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
BLACK BOX THEATRE (WCCB) $10
Post-show discussions follow each performance. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
A Light in the Piazza
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer
Directed by Dakota Clement
Get ready to experience your first romance all over again with this musical set in Florence, Italy, in the summer of 1953. A protective mother must decide if she can reconcile her own hopes with her daughter’s future after the girl falls in love with a handsome local boy. This Tony Award–winning musical features finely drawn characters, tender emotions, and soaring music that will lift your heart long after you leave the theatre.
April 9–11 Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
April 11 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
BLACK BOX THEATRE (WCCB) $10
Post-show discussions follow each performance. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
BFA New York Showcase
This exciting showcase is a preview of performances by acting and music dance theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.
April 14–15 Tues.–Wed., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
BLACK BOX THEATRE (WCCB) $10
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Fabulicious:
A Totally Sweet Fashion Show
Get ready to devour some serious style! This isn’t your average runway—Fabulicious is a high-drama, hautecouture celebration of fashion, food, and theatrical flair, brought to you by the university’s wildly creative theatre student designers. Come hungry for inspiration and ready to be wowed. Fabulicious is a full-course fashion fantasy, and you’ve got a front-row seat.
April 14–15 Tues.–Wed., 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB) $10
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Macduff, played by Neldon Maxfield, slays Macbeth, played by Craig Costello, in an exciting BYU production of the Shakespearean classic.
COPIED FROM B. F. LARSEN GLASS SLIDES
film
Ladies Night: Celebrating Female Filmmakers
Final Cut
Join us for an exclusive screening event of advanced student films. From creative comedies to heartfelt dramas to thoughtful documentaries, these short films represent the very best of our students’ work. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and be inspired by the extraordinary vision of the next generation of cinematic storytellers!
October 1–3 Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
THE MEGAPLEX AT GENEVA $10, please visit tma.byu.edu for more information and to access the ticket link (not sold through BYU Tickets)
This is a special evening spotlighting the voices, stories, and talents of women of the Media Arts Program at BYU. Cohosted by the Women in Film Association, Ladies Night features a dynamic collection of short films created by female student filmmakers. The evening showcase will be followed by a conversation with some of the filmmakers. Come celebrate the creativity, resilience, and perspective of the women that are shaping the future of cinema.
November 13 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
AUDITORIUM (WCCB) $10
Faculty Film Showcase
Experience the storytelling mastery of those who teach it. This showcase will present a curated selection of recent works from BYU’s distinguished film faculty. All of the films were created with faculty at the helm and current and alumni students on the crew, so the films represent the very best of the department's mentored learning projects. Stay after the program to meet these faculty filmmakers to learn what inspires them and how they inspire our students.
February 26 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
AUDITORIUM (WCCB) $10
First Look Film Festival
Don’t miss this exciting student film festival where innovation meets artistry with a wide range of work from emerging filmmakers. These powerful, charming, and moving programs will give you a glimpse into the future of media arts at BYU and beyond.
April 2 Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Program A)
April 2 Thursday, 8:30 p.m. (Program B)
April 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m. (Best of Fest and Awards)
AUDITORIUM (WCCB) $5 1971
The campus romance story Ice Cream and Elevators was the first student film ever created for class credit at BYU. Produced by Robert Starling and directed and edited by Dean Stubbs, the film included a cameo appearance by then–BYU president Ernest L. Wilkinson playing a janitor who discovers the couple mid-embrace in the closing scene.
1908
The Masterbuilders, photographed here on a 1908 field trip, was a club composed of art students. Their teacher (standing) was Professor Elbert H. Eastmond.
visual
The BYU Museum of Art is free and open to all. For museum hours, tour opportunities, upcoming events, and more, scan the QR code at left.
The museum's exhibit schedule for the 2025–26 year is listed on the next page. All exhibitions and dates are subject to change.
BYU Museum of Art
CROSSING THE DIVIDE: AMERICAN ART FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
FREDERIC EDWIN CHURCH (UNITED STATES, 1826–1900), MORNING IN THE TROPICS, 1872, OIL ON CANVAS, 28 3/4 × 46 1/2 IN. (73 × 118.1 CM).
MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCE. THE LUIS A. FERRÉ FOUNDATION, INC. FEATURED IN THE EXHIBITION THE SENSE OF BEAUTY
THE SENSE OF BEAUTY: SIX CENTURIES OF PAINTING FROM MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCE
August 1, 2025, through January 3, 2026
EARTHBOUND AND HEAVENWARD: THE SACRED ART OF DISCIPLESHIP
September 12, 2025, through September 2028
GHIBERTI DOORS: RECONSTRUCTING PARADISE
February 20, 2026, through December 31, 2026
THE WAY OF THE CROSS: A SERIES BY DAVID HABBEN
March 27, 2026, through August 22, 2026
MIMI CHEN TING: LAST SONGS
April 10, 2026, through October 10, 2026
FROM THE VAULT: STAFF FAVORITES
January 2026 through December 2027
Other Art Exhibits
Gallery 1313
Department of Design Gallery
For more information and exhibit hours, scan the QR code.
GALLERY 1313 (ROOM 1313, WCCB)
The Weight Room
Department of Art Gallery
For more information and exhibit hours, scan the QR code.
T HE WEIGHT ROOM (ROOM 2470, WCCB)
1900s
An art class in the Education Building met at the top of the stairs in what was called the attic. It was later finished into more suitable classrooms.
other events arts outreach on-campus school events
BYU Vocal Point: Remember This
Vocal Point, BYU’s renowned all-male a cappella group, combines harmony, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion to deliver high-energy, showstopping performances year in and year out.
January 9 Friday, 7:00 p.m.
January 10 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB) $13–16
BYU Noteworthy: Perfect Day
Noteworthy, BYU’s all-female a cappella group, delivers breathtaking performances filled with energy and inspiration.
January 16 Friday, 7:00 p.m.
January 17 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB) $13–16
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Traditionz
Amy Jex, artistic director
BYU Traditionz is an educational outreach ensemble featuring dance and music from across the world. Our performance season for 2026 is April 28–May 21. To book a performance at your school, email byutraditionz@gmail.com or visit us at byutraditionz.byu.edu.
Kinnect
The BYU Department of Dance sponsors Kinnect, a dance performance and teaching company that presents engaging assemblies and creative dance workshops in elementary schools and other community settings from March to May each year. kinnect@byu.edu
Young Company
The BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts sponsors Young Company, a touring theatre program for young audiences (TYA). Young Company partners with local schools and community organizations to perform for thousands of young people each semester. youngcompany@byu.edu
Christmas Around the World
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
This school matinee performance is not available to the general public. To reserve tickets for your school group, please contact JoNell Stoddard at jonell_stoddard@byu.edu beginning September 2.
This spectacular performance features the rich ethnic diversity of the world through captivating choreography with more than 180 dancers and musicians in colorful costumes.
