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Music Staff & Student Fee Payers, your free ticket offers are available by logging in via the "Student Tickets" link (staff and students can use this link), then navigating to "School of Music," selecting event and claiming tickets needed. 
NEW Parking Info for Fall 2023
Free parking is not available.
Sac State uses virtual parking permits. To reserve a discounted $4 daily permit for the day of each event, use the link available on the music event page for each concert. Links are added by noon on each event day.
10/11 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our auditioned student Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Morse.
10/12 - Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our student Symphony Orchestra performs, under the direction of Ryan Murray.
10/18 - Concert Band
Wednesday, October 18 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our student concert band performs, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Morse.
10/19 - Jazz Ensembles
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Student jazz bands perform, under the direction of Dr. Greg Johnson and Duncan McElman.
10/28 - Piano Series: Young Kim
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $20 general, $15 senior, $10 student
Guest pianist Young Kim performs. Praised by critics as “a pianist who is truly passionate, sensitive, and musical … an extremely polished, expressive, and vibrant pianist,” Young Kim has performed internationally as a soloist in recitals and with orchestras, in addition to appearing numerous times as a chamber musician. A Steinway Artist, her many recital venues include Steinway Hall in New York City, Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis, Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall in Santa Barbara, Memorial Chapel and Proctors Theater in Schenectady, Troy Music Hall and Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center in Troy.
10/29 - University Chorale and Choral Union
Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 4pm
Pioneer Congregational Church - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
The University Chorale and Choral Union perform, under the direction of Dr. Brett Judson. With Ryan Enright, piano/organ.
11/13 - Faculty Chamber Recital
Monday, November 13, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Hall 151 - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
A variety of School of Music perform chamber works. Featuring Cathie Apple, flute; Cindy Behmer, oboe; Tim Stanley, cello; and Sandra McPherson, clarinet.
11/17 - Opera Theatre
Friday, November 17, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our Opera Theatre program presents their fall program, under the direction of Ryan Murray.
11/18 - Faculty Recital: Kirsten Smith, piano
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Hall, Room 151 - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Faculty pianist Kirsten Smith performs. Kirsten Smith completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in piano performance at Arizona State University, studying with pianist Steven De Groote, Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. A winner of multiple competitions herself, Ms. Smith has been the recipient of awards, scholarships and invitations to music festivals including the Aspen Music Festival, Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Van Cliburn Institute. She has been chosen to premiere numerous new works from contemporary composers and has recorded several times for the Centaur label.
11/19 - Opera Theatre
Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 2pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our Opera Theatre program presents their fall program, under the direction of Ryan Murray.
11/29 - Concert Band
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our student concert band performs, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Morse.
11/30 - Jazz Ensembles
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Student jazz bands perform, under the direction of Dr. Greg Johnson and Duncan McElman.
12/1 - Vocal Jazz Ensembles
Friday, December 1, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our award-winning Vocal Jazz Ensembles perform, under the direction of Gaw Vang Williams.
12/02 - Carol Concert
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 7pm
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1701 L Street, Sacramento - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our two choirs present their annual holiday-inspired concert, under the direction of Dr. Brett Judson. With Ryan Enright, piano/organ.
12/03 - Carol Concert
Suday, December 3, 2023 - 4pm
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1701 L Street, Sacramento - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our two choirs present their annual holiday-inspired concert, under the direction of Dr. Brett Judson. With Ryan Enright, piano/organ.
12/06 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our auditioned student Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Morse.
12/07 - Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 7pm
Capistrano Concert Hall - $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student
Our student Symphony Orchestra performs, under the direction of Ryan Murray.
Stay informed:
Please visit csus.edu/music for updates on all things related to the School of Music including a listing of free student degree concerts and any telecast information. Want to know more about upcoming New Millennium Concert Series offerings? Visit their website here.