Department of Music Performances
Continue to main contentAt the River Campus, our Music students and faculty participate in performances that range from solo shows to ensembles in a variety of genres. Support our Department of Music and get tickets today.
Current Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by taking their Southeast ID to any of the three University Box Offices.
The Stories We Sing (Oct. 10) - Postponed
POSTPONED - New Date will be announced soon. A faculty voice recital by Dr. Leslie Jones, contralto, and Dr. Barbara Lamont, piano.
Buffalo Nickel Bluegrass Band (Oct. 13)
Shuck Music Recital Hall - 3 p.m. - The Buffalo Nickel Bluegrass Band is a 4-piece bluegrass unit coming from the Flor-Ala line. With deep ties to the Southeast Missouri Region, the Buffalo Nickel Bluegrass Band will present an energetic display of “Drivin’ Bluegrass” to River Campus audiences. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student ID. Sponsored by the Bill and Jeanie Stewart Endowed Music Fund.
Jazz - Fall Concert
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - Join us for a night of jazz classics with Puerto Rican superstar classical and jazz horn player Joshua Pantoja! He will partner with SEMO Jazz Bands to open our 2024-2025 season! Joshua Pantoja performs with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and is a faculty member at the Puerto Rico Music Conservatory. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student ID. Sponsored by Saint Francis Healthcare System.
Percussion Trick or Treat Concert (Oct. 29)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - FREE - A family-friendly concert of popular film, cartoon, and video game music. The audience is encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. Treats will be distributed after the concert.
The Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo (Nov. 12)
Shuck Music Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m. - FREE - A multi-media song recital presented by Dr. Christopher Goeke, tenor, and Dr. Barbara Lamont, piano.
Brass in Bedell (Nov. 14)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - Join us for an evening of brass chamber music featuring SEMO's Horn Choir, Trombone Choir, Tuba/Euphonium, Trumpet Ensemble, and more! Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student ID.
Bandapalooza (Nov. 17)
Bedell Performance Hall - 3 p.m. - Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Southeast Missouri State University “Pride of the Heartland” Marching Band as they are joined by the Southeast Wind Symphony for what will be an electric indoor performance! Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student ID.
SEMO Steel Under the Dome (Nov. 22)
Academic Hall Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. - FREE - The Southeast Steel Drum Band performs a concert of traditional and popular tunes often associated with the Caribbean.
Opera Theatre's Hansel and Gretel (Jan 17, 19)
Bedell Performance Hall - Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. - A fairy-tale opera for the whole family, presented in English with orchestra and supertitles. Enjoy Grimm’s timeless story put to the lush musical score by Englebert Humperdinck. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D. sponsored by First State Community Bank.
Ashley Watkins, Bassoon (Jan. 21)
Shuck Music Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m. - FREE - Explore the rich and varied world of bassoon music with works by Bertoni, Brandon, Bennett, and more. From Bertoni's classical elegance to Brandon's contemporary flair and Bennett's innovative compositions, this program promises an engaging journey through different styles and eras, showcasing the versatility and depth of the bassoon.
An Evening of Brass and Percussion (Feb. 11)
Shuck Music Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m. - FREE - Come explore the varied sounds of brass and percussion featuring SEMO faculty Deborah Caldwell (trumpet) and Shane Mizicko (percussion). These instruments have been around for millennia but are still being refined and creatively adapted in new works!
Clark Terry Jazz Festival Concert (Feb. 14)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - Bring your valentine for a concert featuring jazz favorites performed by the Southeast Jazz Bands. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D. Sponsored by Saint Francis Healthcare System.
SEMO HS Honor Band Festival (Feb. 24)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7 p.m. - FREE - High school students from Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky are invited to River Campus to perform in two fantastic high school honor bands.
Wind Symphony and University Concert Band - Winter Concert (Feb. 25)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - Join the Southeast Wind Symphony and University Concert Band as we present a program of diverse music. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D.
Sure on This Shining Night (Feb. 27)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - The final choir concert of the season looks at songs of light, darkness, and introspection. It is sure to be a special evening of vocal mastery. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D.
Percussion Ensemble (Mar. 27)
Rust Flexible Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - FREE - An eclectic concert of solo and chamber works by our talented percussion students.
Jazz - Spring Concert (Apr. 15)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - The Southeast Jazz Bands will close out their season of performances with a rhythmic evening of Jazz music. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D. Sponsored by Saint Francis Healthcare System.
Wind Symphony and University Concert Band - Spring Concert (Apr. 22)
Bedell Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. - Enjoy lively rhythms and memorable melodies featuring the Southeast Wind Symphony and the University Concert Band at their finest! Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D.
Opera Scenes (Apr. 27)
Shuck Music Recital Hall - 3 p.m. - A selection of opera scenes and other dramatic works performed by the opera workshop class. Discounts Available. Currently enrolled Southeast students can get a $5 ticket by visiting one of the three university box offices with their student I.D.
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