Bruce Isley Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Noah Song and Cameron Unger Junior Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Tayor Klonowski Graduate Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Laura Hutchins Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

USC Symphony Orchestra: Rising Stars

Admission Cost: General public - $30 Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25 Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8 USC Students - free with student ID

Featuring winners of the 2025-26 Concerto-Aria Competition.

Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center for the Arts Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk. 

Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.

Ayden Barnett Student Horn Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ethan Bautz Graduate Jazz Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Nick Kervin Graduate Jazz Composition Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

The College Experiment(al Music)

Admission Cost: Free

Midterms got you down? Or are you looking for a change of pace during exam week? Come to the Greene Street Change at noon on March 5th for an hour of experimental music by USC’s own The Collective and the New Sounds quartet.

Location: Greene Street Change

Vira Adams Graduate Viola Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Live from the 803: Women's Appreciation Show

Admission Cost: $18.75

About This Show

Live From The 803 is Black Nerd Mafia’s signature showcase—a multi-genre celebration of creativity that highlights the incredible talent South Carolina has to offer. More than just a concert, this event is a stage for all forms of art: music across every genre, visual art, poetry, film, fashion, comedy, and beyond. If it’s art, it belongs here.

What makes Live From The 803 different is the way it connects the audience to the artists. Every performance is paired with a chance to hear the story behind the work—the inspirations, the struggles, and the triumphs that shaped it. It’s about more than just watching talent on display; it’s about understanding the voices behind the art and building a genuine community around them.

Rooted in local pride, Live From The 803 is both a platform for emerging artists and a showcase of established talent. It’s where creativity meets culture, and where the 803 gets to shine for the world to see.

Tickets are available via EventBrite here.

Natalia Rosen Student Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jonathan Krause Graduate Oboe Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Naomi Wright Senior Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

SC Ballet presents Sapphire Ballet

Admission Cost: $39 - $71

South Carolina Ballet proudly presents Sapphire – a celebration of 65 years. Marking the company’s sapphire anniversary, this extraordinary production honors South Carolina Ballet’s rich history while revealing its vibrant future through a captivating evening of dance.

Sapphire features a dynamic blend of classical and contemporary works, highlighting the versatility and artistry of the company’s multi-talented professional dance artists. The program will include selections from the company’s extensive classical repertoire alongside innovative new choreography, mirroring the company’s commitment to both tradition and creative evolution.

Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, Sapphire Ballet honors the company’s legacy with breathtaking choreography, elegant costumes, and exquisite staging. Each piece has been carefully curated to capture the essence of South Carolina Ballet’s artistic journey — from its classical roots to its groundbreaking contemporary work.

The evening will feature a stunning new work created exclusively for the sapphire anniversary, alongside signature pieces that have defined the company’s identity across the decades. From the grace of traditional pas de deux to the emotional intensity of modern ensemble pieces, Sapphire Ballet will illustrate the full range of the company’s artistic expression.

Join us for this milestone anniversary as South Carolina Ballet celebrates 65 years of passion, creativity, and dedication to the art of dance and the community we serve. Sapphire Ballet is more than a performance — it’s a tribute to the company’s past and a glimpse into its exciting future.

65TH ANNIVERSARY SAPPHIRE GALA

Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 6:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Join us before and after the evening performance of Sapphire to celebrate South Carolina Ballet’s 65th Sapphire Anniversary – a tribute to the loyalty, integrity, and artistry that define our company and its patrons. Dress to impress (sapphire blue encouraged!) and enjoy an elegant evening featuring an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and a show-stopping anniversary cake. Gala guests will enjoy exclusive access to the gala space during intermission and the opportunity to mingle with dancers, staff, alumni, and fellow supporters.

Gala Tickets: $125 Early Bird | $150 after Oct. 17
Sponsorship Tables (8 guests): $1,200 Early Bird | $1,400 after Oct. 17

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Shen Yun

Admission Cost: $91 - $195

About This Show

The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.

We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China’s ancient, divinely-inspired culture…

You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.

Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.

For tickets, please visit

Shen Yun

Admission Cost: $91 - $195

About This Show

The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.

We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China’s ancient, divinely-inspired culture…

You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.

Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.

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SC Philharmonic presents The Dream of America

Admission Cost: $11 - $71

About This Show

Maurice Ravel
Alborada del gracioso

Shaosheng Li
Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament

Maurice Ravel
Bolero 

Peter Boyer
Ellis Island – The Dream of America
A staged symphony with actors directed by Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.)

ABOUT
This epic evening begins the SCP’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary as we present Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Actors and orchestra weave the immigrant experience into living tableau, melding music and drama to celebrate hope, struggle, and new beginnings under the baton of Morihiko Nakahara and the direction of Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.)

The concert features a double-bill of Ravel as the program begins with his sunlit Alborada del gracioso, and later features the composer’s highly popular orchestral experiment: Boléro .

The centerpiece for the night is the world premiere of Shaosheng Li’s Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament. Join us for The Dream of America—an unforgettable celebration of artistry, premieres, and the timeless pursuit of possibility.

YOUR BRAIN ON ART
Experiencing opera and theatre can improve mental well-being by reducing nervous tension and enhancing emotional resilience, as engaging with live performances has been shown to increase dopamine and oxytocin levels, promoting feelings of joy and social connection (Dunbar, 2012). Additionally, research published in the British Medical Journal found that frequent attendance at cultural events is associated with a lower risk of depression and a longer lifespan (Fancourt & Steptoe, 2019).

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Family Time with the Phil

Admission Cost: Free Admission

About This Show

Get ready to embrace the magic of live symphonic music in a welcoming atmosphere where families can create lasting memories together. Freedom and fun abound with “Family Time with the Phil” – an inclusive concert-matinee that invites audiences to sing, dance, and enjoy the symphony without the expected barriers of a live performance. Whether you’re tapping your feet to lively tunes, singing along with the orchestra, taking a break to visit the quiet room or simply letting the music move you – this experience promises joy and excitement for the whole family. Did we mention there’s an instrument “petting zoo” and some off-duty service pups that you can meet!

U.S. Air Force Band Concert

Admission Cost: Free Admission

About This Show

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band is coming to the Koger Center on March 16 at 7:30 p.m.! This concert is free and open to the public.

About the Ensemble

Activated in 1941, The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring public patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps among all the US military service branches. These world-class musicians are stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. They travel throughout the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions, presenting over 350 events annually for the general public and in support of Airman morale and protocol events. The USAF Heritage of America Band remains at the forefront of communicating Air Force core values and preserving and enriching America’s military and musical heritage into the 21st century.

Jazz Combos Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

Campbell McEntire Graduate Guitar Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Thomas Propst Junior Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Concert Choir Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

Grady Thames Junior Tuba Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Frank Sanders Student Saxophone/Clarinet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

The Collective Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

University Chorus Spring Concert

Admission Cost: FREE

Join the University Chorus as they present their Spring concert.

Free and open to the public.

Shandon Presbyterian Church
607 Woodrow Street
Columbia, SC

C.S. Lewis "The Screwtape Letters"

Admission Cost: $76 - $86

About This Show

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.

This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.

The Screwtape Letters run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.

Cameron Duncan Graduate Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Vista Art Night: Cait Maloney

Admission Cost: Free Admission

About This Show

As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook. March 2026’s featured artist in The Nook is Cait Maloney.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

“I help businesses and individuals visually communicate through thoughtful, engaging and effective design. 

I have had a passion for visual communication and carbohydrates as long as I can remember. Growing up in a small town in upstate New York, I was one of few with a serious interest in art and design, but I knew I could make a career of it when one of my early works was stealthily heisted from a maximum security bulletin board in high school. I went on to navigate the waters of art school and earned a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University.

I’m currently based in Columbia, South Carolina, working as senior art director for Flock and Rally while also doing specialty illustration, design and mural projects; creating new things every day and slowly sweating to death.

When I’m not brainstorming a new brand concept or inking a drawing, I’m working on art for myself, reading a magazine on the beach or seeing some live music.”

She has worked nationally and internationally with clients like Abita Brewing Company, Diesel Fragrance, the YMCA, TD Bank and PGA Junior League Golf and locally with clients like the Central Midlands Council of Government, The City of Columbia, Charleston County, and the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association. Cait serves on the board of the Columbia Design League, an affiliate of the Columbia Museum of Art. Her mural, “Lady Vista,” was commissioned by the Congaree Vista Guild and is located on the east wall of 916 Gervais Street in downtown Columbia, S.C.

Celebrate Columbia's Cultural Leaders

Admission Cost: Free Admission

About This Show

One Columbia for Arts and Culture is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. After a brief hiatus, this prestigious honor is back to spotlight an individual whose passion, vision, and leadership have fundamentally shaped the arts, history, and cultural fabric of the City of Columbia.

Nominations are officially open for this distinguished award, which recognizes those who embody the generous spirit and dedication to civic vitality championed by Stephen G. Morrison, an early leader of One Columbia. The ideal recipient is someone who combines profound vision with actionable leadership to foster creative social change and leave a lasting mark on our society.

To nominate a visionary, submissions must include a formal nomination letter detailing specific examples of the nominee’s impact and leadership capabilities. All nomination materials must be submitted via email to info@onecolumbiasc.com by the deadline of February 28, 2026.

Southern Exposure: Holy Visions

Admission Cost: FREE

A virtuosic all-female vocal new music super group, including USC's own Rachel Calloway, comes together in Columbia for a special night centered around John Zorn’s The Holy Visions.

Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.

Natalie DiTommasso Doctoral Percussion Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Elijah Skinner Junior Percussion and Viola Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Christian Kilgore Doctoral Percussion Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jack Estrada and Sophia Her Junior Percussion Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

LifeChance: Gala of the Stars

Admission Cost: $17 - $39

Bringing people together through the celebration of ballet and a special night when ballet's stars align!

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Clay Schneider Graduate Percussion Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Music for Entertainment from the Renaissance

Admission Cost: FREE

A celebration of music from the Renaissance for keyboards, instrumental ensembles, and voices performed by USC School of Music faculty and students.

Wind Ensemble: O Earth O Stars

Admission Cost: FREE

Cormac Cannon, conductor
David Warren, guest conductor
Jennifer Parker-Harley, flute
Claire Bryant, cello

The Wind Ensemble celebrates the first week of spring with a program inspired by the Earth and the stars. D’un Matin De Printemps (“Of a Spring Morning”) was composed by Lili Boulanger, sister of the acclaimed composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. USC School of Music faculty Jennifer Parker-Harley and Claire Bryant are featured on David Maslanka’s reflective and stunningly beautiful O Earth O Stars, while Danyhew’s Magnolia Star elicits images of a mid-twentieth-century ride on a train of the same name. The concert concludes with a brand-new work by University of Michigan composition professor Erik Santos inspired the concept of “Pangea Proxima,” a future supercontinent configuration of Earth’s land masses.

Program:

Boulanger/Hontz, D’un Matin De Printemps
Maslanka, O Earth O Stars
Danyhew, Magnolia Star
Santos, Pangea Proxima (Consortium Premiere)

Sutton Jenkins Junior Jazz Guitar Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Josh Anderson and Zachary Hayslett Junior Jazz Trumpet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Allwyn Edwards Senior Jazz Drumset Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Maureen McKay Student Flute Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Shannon James Graduate Flute Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ziyi Deng Doctoral Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ethan Lauth Junior Clarinet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Juan Beltran Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Philip Howe Senior Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jessica Liang and Xavier Galloway Student Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jaden Hart and Grady Vasilevskis Junior Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Yi Chang Graduate Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Parker Quartet Spring 2026 Concert

Admission Cost: $20

The Grammy Award–winning Parker Quartet is recognized as one of the leading string quartets of its generation, known for its dynamic interpretations, fearless programming, and passionate advocacy for contemporary music. Since its founding in 2002, the ensemble has earned international acclaim and performs regularly at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and Konzerthaus Berlin. Highlights of the 2025–26 season include The Schubert Project, a deep dive into Schubert’s late chamber works.

For their Spring concert at USC School of Music, Parker Quartet (Daniel Chong, violin; Ken Hamao, violin; Jessica Bodner, viola; and Kee-Hyun Kim, cello) will perform Franz Schubert’s String Quartet in G major, D. 887, along with Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, “Serioso"  and Phillip Glass’ String Quartet No. 5.

Tickets are available at the door, and in person or online at Koger Center Box Office.

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Kevin Karnes

Admission Cost: FREE

Location: School of Music, Room 006

Building a Musical World: Arvo Pärt's Last Soviet Years

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Isabella Pineda Student Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Micah Sullivan Senior Horn Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

KIMM Quartet - Music for Food

Admission Cost: FREE

Benefit for Harvest Hope

Jaden Hart and Jackson Shaw Junior Tuba Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Wilson Stokes Junior Jazz Bass Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Melody Tyner Junior Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Left Bank Big Band Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

Xiaohan Yu Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jennifer Saavedra Tovar Doctoral Clarinet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Mac Tollefsen Junior Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Matthew Maco Student Flute Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

William Castellow Senior Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Joshua Painter Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Carter Stanton Senior Clarinet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Elizabeth Runion Student Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jazz Combos Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Thomas Blake and Marie Shenk Senior Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Jeremiah Frazier Graduate Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Robert McGregor Graduate Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked

Admission Cost: $95 - $135

About This Show

See it LIVE. Remember it forever.

Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

For tickets, please visit

Elias Blake Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Matthew Floeter Doctoral Saxophone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Worth Lewallen Doctoral Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Paul Maxwell Doctoral Cello Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Palmetto Pans Fall Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

Location: Koger Plaza Stage

(Rain location in the Koger Large Rehearsal Room)

Hillary Flowers

Admission Cost: FREE

Molly Damitio Doctoral Flute Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Joel Weiss Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Swing Shift Big Band Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance

Admission Cost: FREE

The graduate choral conducting cohort will present a concert of 20^th and 21^st century music.  Featuring the Graduate Vocal Ensemble, this chamber performance will include a wide variety of styles and choral genres.  The concert is free and open to the public.

Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Addison Perkins

Admission Cost: FREE

Location: School of Music, Room 006

Grad Student Showcase: The Aesthetic Value of Plucked Instruments in Video Game Music

Kyla Eloi Graduate Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Sammy Oronce and Bryson Wood Senior Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series

Admission Cost: FREE

Opera at USC presents two one-act operas:
Markheim by Carlisle Floyd
and
Lo Scoiattolo in Gamba by Nino Rota

Opera One Acts

Admission Cost: FREE

Symphonic Winds: Storybook Beginning

Admission Cost: FREE

Jay Jacobs, conductor
Brenna Curtis, guest conductor

Sousa, Easter Monday on the White House Lawn

Bergman, Dream Machine

Svanoe, The Author’s Suite
Brenna Curtis, conductor

Schwantner, Recoil

Gershwin/Brubaker, An American in Paris

John Koontz Junior Cello Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ariel Collins Doctoral Flute Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Raymond Frankle Doctoral Saxophone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

USC Percussion Ensemble Concert

Admission Cost: FREE

LOCATION: Koger Center for the Arts Large Rehearsal Room

Hamilton Kane Senior Trombone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Boran Zhao Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Cameron Tubbs

Admission Cost: FREE

Chorales Community Collaboration Concert

Admission Cost: General Admission: $15 Students: Free

The USC Chorales are joined by the Sandlapper Singers and Limited Time Only Chamber Choir to present the South Carolina premiere of “We Are Phoenix.”  This new work by composer Timothy Takach calls humankind to draw hope and renewal from the beauty of the earth itself.  Conceived as a collaborative effort for a wide range of singers, Takach’s beautiful and evocative music is accompanied by string orchestra.  The performance will also feature pieces sung by the individual choirs. 

This is a ticketed event.

General Admission: $15

Students: free

Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3200 Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29204

Korcan Köstük Doctoral Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Hayley Gretz Graduate Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Eric Bromberg Graduate Clarinet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Music Industry Studies Underground

Admission Cost: TBD

Location: New Brooklyn Tavern, 632 Harden Street, 5 Points, Columbia.

USC Campus Orchestra Concert

Admission Cost: Free

USC Graduate String Quartet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Bailey Barefoot Senior Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Justin Hettlage Graduate Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

USC Saxophone Ensembles

Admission Cost: FREE

Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Rachel M. Bani

Admission Cost: FREE

Location: School of Music, Room 006

Songs of Resistance in the Fight for Scottish Land Reform

Christine Powell Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Grant Ebert Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Sharon Wu Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Antonia Suarez Gomez Doctoral Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ears Wide Open: Pre-Earth Day Bash

Admission Cost: Free

Looking for a pre-Earth Day celebration? The W. Gordan Belser Arboretum will be blooming with the sounds of Commercial Music Ensembles on April 19th from 1-4 p.m. Join Ears Wide Open and musicians from USC’s fastest growing academic program – Music Industry Studies – for an afternoon filled with music and surrounded by nature.

The arboretum is located at 4080 Bloomwood Rd, Columbia, SC 29205.

Freeman Sundays @3 Concert Series

Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, faculty and staff.

The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.

The April program includes Professor of Composition Man Fang’s Lullaby performed by Claire Bryant, cello; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; and Nicholas Susi on piano.

Next, Dominic Armstrong, tenor, and Omar Roy, piano, combine talents to perform selected songs by Hugo Wolf.

Ari Streisfeld, violin; Dan Sweaney, viola; Claire Bryant, cello; and Nick Susi, piano, conclude the afternoon’s concert with Piano Quartet in E? major, Op. 47 by Robert Schumann.

Come support the USC School of Music’s scholarship program by attending this concert featuring incredible talent! Tickets are available at the Koger Center for the Arts Box Office (803-251-2222) and at the door.

Nima Kolmhammadi Doctoral Classical Guitar Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Amber Caroglanian Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ryan Contreras Doctoral Saxophone Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Taylor Glomb Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Tayshaun and Addison Sullivan Junior Clarinet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Ruxi Wang Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

USC Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Carolina: War and Peace

Admission Cost: General public - $30 Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25 Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8 USC Students - free with student ID

Dr. Alicia W. Walker leads the USC Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Orchestra in a performance uniting war and peace. Accompanied by soloists Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano; Serena Hill-LaRoche, soprano; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; Dominic Armstrong, tenor and baritone; and Jacob Will, bass, the musicians will perform Haydn’s Missa in tempore belli and Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem in a powerful close of the ensembles’ seasons. 

Join USC Symphony conductor and music director Dr. Scott Weiss for a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier.

Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.

Addison Perkins Doctoral Guitar Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Francisco Ballestas Doctoral Trumpet Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Carolina Alive Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Admission Cost: FREE

Carolina Alive, USC’s vocal jazz ensemble, will present their final performance of the year.  Join us for an evening of fabulous singing! The concert is free and open to the public.

Harley Bassoon Studio Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Raisler Chamber Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

New Sounds Quartet Spring Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

The New Sounds Quartet, USC's premiere graduate ensemble dedicated to exploring contemporary string quartets, gives their spring recital. 

Ye Bai Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

University Band

Admission Cost: FREE

School of Music Awards Day

Admission Cost: FREE

Location: School of Music Recital Hall

Madeline Fyock Senior Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Chamber Music Night with USC Chamber Music Ensembles

Admission Cost: FREE

Student chamber music ensembles of diverse instrumentation (typically including string quartets, piano trios, wind quintets and mixed instrument groups) perform chamber music from Baroque to contemporary.

Laura Hutchins Doctoral Voice Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

New Voices: Music by USC Student Composers

Admission Cost: FREE

USC Wind Ensemble and Alumni Concert Band: Windows and Mirrors

Admission Cost: FREE

Cormac Cannon, conductor
David Warren, guest conductor
Scott Herring, percussion

The Wind Ensemble concludes their season in a shared concert with the USC Alumni Concert Band. The Wind Ensemble portion includes two new works commissioned in part by the USC Wind Ensemble. Professor of Percussion Dr. Scott Herring will be featured on Joseph Schwantner’s thrilling new concerto for percussion and wind ensemble, Fast Track. Also included is Brian Balmage’s epic new symphony for band, Windows and Mirrors. USC Bands Alumni will gather to rehearse, reminisce, and perform the second half of the program.

Program:

Kabalevsky/Hunsberger, Overture to “Colas Breugnon”
Schwantner, Fast Track (Consortium Premiere)
Balmages, Windows and Mirrors: Symphony for Band (Consortium Premiere)
Alumni Concert Band program TBD

Ziyi Deng Doctoral Violin Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Mingzi Hu Doctoral Piano Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Musical Theatre Showcase

Admission Cost: $10 at the door

Musical Theatre Showcase

Admission Cost: $10 at the door

Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital

Admission Cost: FREE

Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital Spring Semester Recital

Palmetto Concert Band

Admission Cost: FREE