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Jazz Combos
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Join Utah State University’s talented student jazz combos as they bring the stage to life with jazz standards and cutting-edge contemporary tunes. From timeless classics to the latest hits by today’s jazz masters, this concert will elevate this uniquely American artform – jazz.
Jazz Combos series events: Nov 5, 2025 & Mar 18, 2026
Goldmund Quartet - CMSL
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Germany's Goldmund Quartet is known to feature "exquisite playing" and "multi- layered homogeneity" (Süddeutsche Zeitung) in its interpretations of the great classical and modern works of the quartet literature. Its inwardness, the unbelievably fine intonation and the phrases worked out down to the smallest detail inspire audiences worldwide. The Quartet is now counted amongst the leading string quartets of the younger generation worldwide.
Jamilyn Manning and Dallas Aksoy Recital
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Join USU Voice Faculty, Jamilyn Manning and Dallas Aksoy, for a musical celebration of evolution and becoming a masterpiece in motion.
Guest Artist Workshop: Ali Ryerson
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Open to all students! This workshop is being hosted by legendary jazz-flutist Ali Ryerson who is able to be on campus through the generous support of the VASS and the Utah Flute Association. Bring your instrument for this interactive workshop.
Larry Smith Kicks Band Concert
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The legendary Larry Smith Kicks Band presents its Spring Concert as it “Goes Latin.” This concert will present a full program of Latin Big Band music. The tunes will focus on the compositions and arrangements of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Eric Richards, Mark Taylor, Bob Mintzer, Arturo Sandoval, Duke Ellington/Claudio Roditi, Tito Puente, Michel Camilo, Ernesto Durate, and Carlo Walton - from Bossa Nova to Cha Cha to Salsa.
Special guests for this concert will include Latin percussionists Ned and Neo Smith, and include the vocal stylings of Monica and Naomi Fronk. Featured soloists from the band include Nik Clarke, Roger Karen, Skylar Harris, Kelin Gibbons, Jim Schaub, Danny Hankins, Jared Saunders, Greg Wheeler, Brian Baird, Andrew Stonerock, and many others. The Latin focus of this performance promises to have music for everyone.
Jazz Jams
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Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 19, 2025 & Jan 28, Feb 18, Mar 25, 2026
Music Box Concert Series - USU Jazz Combo
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The next Music Box Concert will take place on March 28th, when students from the Utah State University Music Department's Jazz Combo will introduce us to the world of jazz. The theme will be improvisation! We will also explore the role of each instrument in a jazz ensemble.
March marks the 10th anniversary of the Music Box Concert series! Over the years, top students from the Utah State University Music Program have generously shared their talents in strings, percussion, low brass, clarinet, harp, woodwind quintet, flutes, young vocalists, recorder, jazz, and brass quintet. Come and celebrate with us.
Music Box Concerts are 30-45 minute programs presented by the USU Music Department students and guests. They are designed to provide young children access to live music concerts and are sponsored by the Music Department in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Education Endowment.
The concert is FREE, but seating is limited. Please register in advance https://cca.usu.edu/music/events/music-box-concert-series/ . You may want to bring a pillow or blanket for comfort as most of the class will be on the carpeted floor.
String and Piano Chamber Music - Spring Recital
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Every semester, students of the String and Piano Programs form new chamber music projects and prepare their repertoire under the guidance of the Fry Street Quartet and the USU Piano Faculty, with additional masterclasses from the guest artists of the Chamber Music Society of Logan. This program will feature works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, and Boccherini.
Wassermann Piano Series presents Garrick Ohlsson
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GRAMMY Award-winning concert pianist and one of the world's leading authorities on the music of Frédéric Chopin, Garrick Ohlsson presents an all-Chopin recital, in a program featuring some of the most dramatic and heartfelt works ever written for the piano.
All-Chopin
Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47
Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1
Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49
Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Intermission
Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44
Mazurka in A minor, op. 7 No. 2
Mazurka in F minor, Op. 7 No. 3
Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1
Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 "Heroic"
New Music Salon
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Join us for an evening of new music by USU student composers! Featuring music by Campbell Helton, Thomas Glenn, Joshua Swank, and Matthew Taylor
Organ Area Student Recitals
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First recital at 6 PM, second recital at 7:30 PM.
Organ Area Student Recitals
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First recital at 6 PM, second recital at 7:30 PM.
USU Opera: "The Abduction from the Seraglio" by Mozart
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"The Abduction from the Seraglio"
("Die Entführung aus dem Serail")
Music by W.A. Mozart, Libretto by G. Stephanie
After his fiancée Konstanze, his servant Pedrillo, and his fiancée’s chambermaid Blonde have been captured by pirates and sold to the harem of local Ottoman lord Pasha Selim, Belmonte attempts a daring rescue involving subterfuge, deceit, and no small amount of luck. As one of only two of Mozart’s Singspiele that are regularly performed (the other being The Magic Flute), this work combines his musical brilliance with light-hearted comedy delivered in spoken scenes in a style presaging modern musical theatre.
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Conductor: Mariusz Smolij
Performances: Apr. 3, 6, 9, 11 at 7:30pm at the Utah Theatre (18 W Center, Logan, UT)
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with the USU Symphony Orchestra in English with English titles
Content Advisory: Alcohol use, some sexual innuendo
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
USU Bass Festival
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The USU Bass Festival will take place on Saturday, April 4th in the Daines Concert Hall at the Utah State University Fine Arts Center. The festival is an annual event that provides bassists a chance to work with performers and educators from around the world and is open to bassists of any age and experience level. Festival activities include masterclasses, technique workshops, guest artist performances, and the opportunity to perform in a bass choir. Bassists desiring to participate in the all-day event can register at music.usu.edu/bassfest. This year’s guest artist is Baltimore Symphony bassist Nina DeCesare. Her recital at 6:00 pm will feature a performance of the complete Bach Cello Suites.
USU Opera: "The Abduction from the Seraglio" by Mozart
Arts/Entertainment
"The Abduction from the Seraglio"
("Die Entführung aus dem Serail")
Music by W.A. Mozart, Libretto by G. Stephanie
After his fiancée Konstanze, his servant Pedrillo, and his fiancée’s chambermaid Blonde have been captured by pirates and sold to the harem of local Ottoman lord Pasha Selim, Belmonte attempts a daring rescue involving subterfuge, deceit, and no small amount of luck. As one of only two of Mozart’s Singspiele that are regularly performed (the other being The Magic Flute), this work combines his musical brilliance with light-hearted comedy delivered in spoken scenes in a style presaging modern musical theatre.
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Conductor: Mariusz Smolij
Performances: Apr. 3, 6, 9, 11 at 7:30pm at the Utah Theatre (18 W Center, Logan, UT)
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with the USU Symphony Orchestra in English with English titles
Content Advisory: Alcohol use, some sexual innuendo
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
Guitar Ensembles
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The USU Guitar Ensembles Concert will showcase USU guitar students playing a variety of styles ranging from rock, funk, jazz, classical and other genres on both acoustic and electric guitars. The Guitar Ensembles Concert has been a tradition at USU for over 35 years and brings a unique and varied sound to the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall.
Caine Ensembles
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The Caine Ensembles concert, presented twice a year, showcases some of USU's finest musicians. Come enjoy an evening of top-tier chamber music performed by the Caine Brass Quintet, Caine Percussion Ensemble, Caine Saxophone Quartet, Caine String Quartet, and Caine Woodwind Quintet. Admission is free!
Big Bands
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The Utah State University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Greg Wheeler, will open the concert, followed by the DownBeat Award-winning Utah State University Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Max Matzen. The program will feature a diverse selection of repertoire ranging from traditional big band classics to contemporary works, highlighting the versatility, energy, and artistry of USU’s jazz students. Audiences can expect a vibrant performance celebrating both the rich traditions and evolving sounds of big band jazz.
USU Opera: "The Abduction from the Seraglio" by Mozart
Arts/Entertainment
"The Abduction from the Seraglio"
("Die Entführung aus dem Serail")
Music by W.A. Mozart, Libretto by G. Stephanie
After his fiancée Konstanze, his servant Pedrillo, and his fiancée’s chambermaid Blonde have been captured by pirates and sold to the harem of local Ottoman lord Pasha Selim, Belmonte attempts a daring rescue involving subterfuge, deceit, and no small amount of luck. As one of only two of Mozart’s Singspiele that are regularly performed (the other being The Magic Flute), this work combines his musical brilliance with light-hearted comedy delivered in spoken scenes in a style presaging modern musical theatre.
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Conductor: Mariusz Smolij
Performances: Apr. 3, 6, 9, 11 at 7:30pm at the Utah Theatre (18 W Center, Logan, UT)
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with the USU Symphony Orchestra in English with English titles
Content Advisory: Alcohol use, some sexual innuendo
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony
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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
Cache Symphony Orchestra
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The Cache Symphony Orchestra was founded over 35 years ago to bring together community members in the Cache Valley region to create music, connect with fellow musicians, and provide the community with another source of fine classical music.
Comprised entirely of dedicated volunteer musicians, the orchestra began with just a handful of members and has since grown into a grand symphony of over 90 performers. Each season, the orchestra presents two concerts—one in winter and one in spring—on the Utah State University campus.
USU Opera: "The Abduction from the Seraglio" by Mozart
Arts/Entertainment
"The Abduction from the Seraglio"
("Die Entführung aus dem Serail")
Music by W.A. Mozart, Libretto by G. Stephanie
After his fiancée Konstanze, his servant Pedrillo, and his fiancée’s chambermaid Blonde have been captured by pirates and sold to the harem of local Ottoman lord Pasha Selim, Belmonte attempts a daring rescue involving subterfuge, deceit, and no small amount of luck. As one of only two of Mozart’s Singspiele that are regularly performed (the other being The Magic Flute), this work combines his musical brilliance with light-hearted comedy delivered in spoken scenes in a style presaging modern musical theatre.
Director: Dallas Aksoy
Conductor: Mariusz Smolij
Performances: Apr. 3, 6, 9, 11 at 7:30pm at the Utah Theatre (18 W Center, Logan, UT)
Performed by USU Opera Theatre students with the USU Symphony Orchestra in English with English titles
Content Advisory: Alcohol use, some sexual innuendo
Recommended age 8+, no children under 3 permitted
USU Chamber Orchestra
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Chamber Orchestra Concert: "Strings & Stories"
Spring Choral Concert
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The Spring Choral Concert will feature the USU Chamber Singers, Chorale and Treble Choir performing a variety of great choral music in the lush acoustics of the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall.
USU Symphony Orchestra
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USU Symphony Orchestra and Chorus concert: "Exodus and Ecstasy"
Wind Orchestra
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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
New Music Recital
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The Utah State University Composition Studio presents an evening of new music featuring premieres by student composers. The program will include a variety of works written for string quartet, percussion, voice, wind quintet, and other chamber ensembles. We hope you’ll join us in supporting these emerging composers and hearing their newest creative projects brought to life!
Percussion Ensembles
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The USU Percussion Ensembles concert is a unique and fun addition to the lineup of concerts presented by the USU Music Department. Each semester, we play a wide-array of literature from contemporary percussion ensemble to pieces for world percussion. The concert is open to all ages and will be interesting for students and adults alike.
Small Ensembles
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Presented by USU's studio ensembles—Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Cache Horn Choir, and Low Brass Choir. This concert provides the audience an opportunity to experience the unique sonorities of homogenous small ensembles across a diverse and entertaining program.
Brahms Requiem with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
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AFCO celebrates one of the world’s most famous composers, Johannes Brahms, with one of his most popular and moving works, Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). Audiences can look forward to being immersed in the grandeur, power, and comfort of this large-scale work for chorus, orchestra and soloists. The program will also include Fratres by Arvo Pärt, featuring Rebecca McFaul, violinist of the Fry Street Quartet.
Ages 8+
Cache Children's Choir Spring Concert
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Celebrate the joy of music with Cache Children’s Choir at their Spring Concert. Meet the singers and staff at a reception following the concert. Free and open to the public.
Cache Wind Symphony Memorial Day Concert
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TBA
250th Anniversary Celebration of our Nation with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with Music! Join the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra in the historic Logan Tabernacle for a stirring celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Enjoy an inspiring program featuring patriotic favorites, American folk tunes, and more. This event is free and open to all — no ticket required!
All ages
Free – No Ticket Required
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