35 past events with the percussion tag

Maestro Droste weaves the dynamic visuals of our beloved movies with the moods and rhythms of their theme songs in this family-friendly concert. Make your own magic before the concert by taking photos with your favorite characters. Patrons are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite movie character

Rejoice in the sounds of the season with holiday favorites and movie music from Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life. Celebrate with an afternoon filled with holiday classics with guest artists West View Elementary Children’s Choir and Ball State University Singers. Enjoy the quintessential festivity of chestnuts roasting on an open fire and hot cider, and before the concert bring the family for free activities. And don’t forget to get your family photo with Santa!

American-Folk band, Hey Mavis’, newest work is a book/CD of original songs and illustrations based on stories of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Families will be tapping their toes and delving into the heart of music and the stories of the Midwest with great symphonic accompaniment. Come early to view the beautiful artwork on display in the lobby that will enhance the concert experience

Be the first to hear all three medal winners of the 2018 10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, held only once every four years with competitors from around the world.

This special evening will start with a side-by-side performance with the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana. Listen to the accomplishments of these talented young musicians as they take the stage with a professional orchestra for a special evening.

Music for All has been providing positively life-changing experiences at its summer camp for over 40 years. It’s America’s Camp: the national summer learning experience for band and orchestra students, and teachers. We bring together the best faculty, exciting concerts and events, and students from band and orchestra programs from coast-to-coast who share a love of music-making, performance, and student leadership.

To learn more visit, camp.musicforall.org, or by calling 800.848.2263.

Music for All has been providing positively life-changing experiences at its summer camp for over 40 years. It’s America’s Camp: the national summer learning experience for band and orchestra students, and teachers. We bring together the best faculty, exciting concerts and events, and students from band and orchestra programs from coast-to-coast who share a love of music-making, performance, and student leadership.

To learn more visit, camp.musicforall.org, or by calling 800.848.2263.

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra begins the season by bringing home Muncie-native and one of the first MSO Young Artist Competition winners, Angelin Chang.  Dr. Chang is a Grammy award-winning classical pianist and the City of Muncie, Indiana Honorary Cultural Ambassador for Goodwill.

Continuing to bring to Muncie an inclusive selection of repertoire, this performance will include Blue Cathedral  by American composer and teacher Jennifer Higdon. Higdon has received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Music and two Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. Blue Cathedral was written in memory of Higdon’s younger brother, Andrew Blue Higdon.

Pre-Concert Talk begins at 6:30pm.

Contact:

Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director

JJohnson@MuncieSymphony.org

765-285-5531

You, our audience, had the opportunity to select the repertoire for this special concert. This concert will offer a four-course meal of great music which will be paired with delicious food from Vera Mae’s at a separate event. The 2019 MSO Young Artist Competition winners will whet your appetite with their selections!

Contact:

Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director

JJohnson@MuncieSymphony.org

765-285-5531

Listen to the good fight when the Muncie Symphony Orchestra presents a musical battle between heroes and villains. Who will win? Join us to find out! Patrons are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite hero or villain character.

Contact:

Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director

JJohnson@MuncieSymphony.org

765-285-5531

Celebrate an afternoon filled with holiday classics featuring guest artists the Youth Symphony Orchestra of ECI and Ball State University Singers. We have an extra treat this year, actors from Muncie Civic Theatre will be on stage to perform as the orchestra delights the audience with music from Frozen Jr. And don’t forget to get your family photo with Santa!

Contact:

Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director

JJohnson@MuncieSymphony.org

765-285-5531

Celebrate an afternoon filled with holiday classics featuring guest artists the Youth Symphony Orchestra of ECI and Ball State University Singers. We have an extra treat this year, actors from Muncie Civic Theatre will be on stage to perform as the orchestra delights the audience with music from Frozen Jr. And don’t forget to get your family photo with Santa!

Contact:

Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director

JJohnson@MuncieSymphony.org

765-285-5531

Dress to impress for the Halloween Variety Show at Cornerstone!

Comedians, dancers, poets, singers, and musicians welcome!

$20 gets you a 10-minute performance slot and 10 advance tickets that you can sell for $5 each.

Invite your family and friends to come and support your talent at a historic and prestigious venue!

There will be a costume contest...the winner will receive free entry or a performance slot at our next variety show!

$5 advance tickets will be available at the reception desk on the 2nd floor of Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 E Main St, Muncie, IN).

The event will take place on Friday, October 29th at the E.B. Ball Auditorium. Cover is $6 the night of the show.

Rhythm Jamz is a unique musical yoga experience debuting at Zokawa: The Center of Happiness. This vibrant event will combine the rhythmic flow of vinyasa yoga with a live musical set performed by professional, local musicians. Musicians will play a semi-structured open-style set to guide participants through the instructor-led vinyasa flow throughout the 90 minute session. This event is free to the public and you can register by following the eventbrite link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythm-jamz-tickets-1072055198959?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawG2vh1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVoMmL2np9RNpBXacrFWOO6-tv6EaevUM1W465BUG5bwzx7bqUxRoPHF7A_aem_s-y7LLayQbVHSdu8_r2UNA

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Where else can you find this band of fantastic musicians playing together for a 90-minute set in Muncie?! Rhythm Jamz will feature Jay Jones (Room 5 Piano Bar) on piano, Jerry Hawk and Mike Martin on electric and acoustic guitar, and the legendary Lathay Pegues on percussion! This group of professional musicians will provide an inspiring and uplifting musical experience for this one of a kind event! Join us for the first of (hopefully) many Rhythm Jamz to come

Join School of Music faculty Chris van Hof (trombone), Cassius Goens (jazz percussion), Michael Seregow (piano), and the BSU Trombone choir for a captivating night of music from our talented faculty and students!

This concert is a part of our Faculty Artist Series.

Learn more about Chris van Hof, BSU Trombone Choir, Cassius Goens, and Michael Seregow.