Schedule of Events
You are invited to join us this spring as the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts opens to the public with Opera, Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Dance productions, two alumni performances and the celebratory President’s Concert. An additional 30 student ensemble and faculty concerts, musical theatre run and a theatre production will be held at other campus venues.
The students in the College of Music and Performing Arts are working to hone their talents for stages across the world. With a variety of free concerts and affordable theatre and musical theatre productions, you can have a seat to see rising stars of Belmont.
Belmont requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks when indoors.
Musical Theatre and Theatre tickets are available through the Belmont Box Office. All faculty and student ensemble performances and recitals are free of charge and open to the public.
January
18
Faculty Recital – Dr. Carolyn Totaro, flute, and Dr. Kristian Klefstad, piano
Short & Suite: three suites for flute and piano by John Rutter, Katherine Hoover, and Charles Widor.
Date: January 18, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances
19
Jazz Piano Concert Series – Renee Rosnes Duo, featuring Peter Washington
Premier Jazz pianist and composer Renee Rosnes has released 17 recordings and has appeared on many others with such masters as Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, and legendary bassist Ron Carter. She will be accompanied by bassist Peter Washington.
Date: January 19, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Guest/Alumni Performances
22
Graduate Honors Recital
Select Graduate students perform solos and chamber works ranging from Classical to Commercial styles.
Date: January 22, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
TBD
Belmont Brass Quintet
Faculty ensemble performing compositions for brass instruments. In addition to performing regular recitals at Belmont, the group performs often as guest artists at off-campus venues and has also performed at CBDNA, NBA, and TMEA conferences.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances
28
Instrumental Honors Recital
Select Music students perform Classical solos and chamber works.
Date: January 28, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
31
Faculty Concert Series – Dr. Abigail Santos
A celebration of Latin American Music. Santos will perform compositions by Hispanic Caribbean, Central and South American composers that represent the diverse styles and genres within the Latin-American repertoire.
Date: January 31, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances
February
04
A cappella showcase
Featuring Belmont’s student-run A capella groups including the Beltones, Prismatics, Pitchmen, Intonations and Saved by the Belles.
Date: February 04, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Music Student Performances
06
Belmont Camerata
Belmont’s resident faculty chamber ensemble. Individual members are well known to the area as soloists in opera, recital and with orchestra. Many are principal players and members of the Nashville Symphony.
Date: February 06, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances
08
Curtain Call Award Concert – Russell Dickerson
Nashville-based singer and songwriter Russell Dickerson (Commercial Music, 2011) will perform and receive the Curtain Call Award. The award honors Commercial Music alumni for their achievements in music.
Date: February 08, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Guest/Alumni Performances
09
Composition Honors Recital
Compositions written and performed by students.
Date: February 09, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
15
Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
University Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra made up of 80+ instrumentalists with more than 50 string players. String Chamber Orchestra provides music majors and non-majors the opportunity to perform literature not typically performed by the Symphony Orchestra.
Date: February 15, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
16
Commercial Guitar and Bass Ensemble
Instrumentalists performing a mix of jazz and rock.
Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
18
Wind Ensemble
Woodwind, brass and percussion students performing chamber music, traditional and contemporary works.
Date: February 18, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
25
Peter and the Starcatcher
The prequel to Peter Pan about how an orphaned boy becomes the legendary boy who never grew up.
Date: February 25, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
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Theatre & Dance Performances
26
Peter and the Starcatcher
The prequel to Peter Pan about how an orphaned boy becomes the legendary boy who never grew up.
Date: February 26, 2022
Time: 1:00pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
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Theatre & Dance Performances
26
Peter and the Starcatcher
The prequel to Peter Pan about how an orphaned boy becomes the legendary boy who never grew up.
Date: February 26, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
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Theatre & Dance Performances
27
Peter and the Starcatcher
The prequel to Peter Pan about how an orphaned boy becomes the legendary boy who never grew up.
Date: February 27, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
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Theatre & Dance Performances
27
Concert Band and Nashville Youth Wind Ensemble
Concert Band provides wind and percussion music majors and non-majors with opportunities to perform in a concert ensemble. Nashville Youth Wind Ensemble provides the same opportunities to high school students.
Date: February 27, 2022
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
March
02
Classical Guitar Ensemble
Guitar duo, trio, quartet and orchestra arrangements and compositions from a variety of time periods and composers from around the world.
Date: March 02, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
04
Godspell
The parables of Jesus are brought to life on stage through skits and the eclectic music of Stephen Schwartz featuring beloved songs such as “Day by Day” and “All Good Gifts” which convey Christ’s message of kindness, tolerance and love.
Date: March 04, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
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Musical Theater & Opera Performances
05
Godspell
The parables of Jesus are brought to life on stage through skits and the eclectic music of Stephen Schwartz featuring beloved songs such as “Day by Day” and “All Good Gifts” which convey Christ’s message of kindness, tolerance and love.
Date: March 05, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater & Opera Performances
05
Godspell
The parables of Jesus are brought to life on stage through skits and the eclectic music of Stephen Schwartz featuring beloved songs such as “Day by Day” and “All Good Gifts” which convey Christ’s message of kindness, tolerance and love.
Date: March 05, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater & Opera Performances
06
Godspell
The parables of Jesus are brought to life on stage through skits and the eclectic music of Stephen Schwartz featuring beloved songs such as “Day by Day” and “All Good Gifts” which convey Christ’s message of kindness, tolerance and love.
Date: March 06, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater & Opera Performances
07
Classical String Quartets
The Classical String Quartets led by Dr. Carmine Miranda will perform Classical music written for String Quartets.
Date: March 7, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
10
Encore Award – Kelly Lenahan
Alumna Kelly Lenahan (Music Performance, 2016) will accept the Encore Award and present a piano recital featuring faculty guests and the University Orchestra. The award honors Classical Music alumni for their achievements in music.
Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Guest/Alumni Performances
22
Pops
Several small vocal groups that represent the range of genres the music industry incorporates.
Date: March 22, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
24
Company
Award winning vocal show ensemble performs a variety of showtunes and popular music with fully-staged choreography.
Date: March 24, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
25
Opera Theatre – Ruth by Ronald Beckett
A sacred drama intertwined with themes of faith, loyalty, community, acceptance, and women’s strength.
Date: March 25, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
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Musical Theater & Opera Performances
25
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: March 25, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
Tickets: Box Office link to come
Theatre and Dance Performances
26
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
Tickets: Box Office link to come
Theatre and Dance Performances
26
Rock Ensemble
Primarily instrumental performances of rock ranging from fusion to heavy metal.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
26
Voxology
Gospel & R&B ensemble performing current and classic selections.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 5:00pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
26
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
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Theatre and Dance Performances
26
Phoenix
Pop Rock ensemble whose vocalists and band members perform current and classic hits.
Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
27
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: March 27, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Theatre and Dance Performances
27
Opera Theatre – Ruth by Ronald Beckett
A sacred drama intertwined with themes of faith, loyalty, community, acceptance, and women’s strength.
Date: March 27, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater and Opera Performances
28
Percussion and World Percussion Ensembles
Chamber percussion ensemble performing standards and new compositions. World Percussion features global rhythms including the steel drum sounds of Trinidad and the dance rhythms of West Africa.
Date: March 28, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
30
Jazz Septet and Quartet
String students combining classical traditions with jazz and other popular styles
Date: March 30, 2022
Time: 10:05am
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
30
Jazz Small Groups II & III and Jazz Band II
Performing big band swing to modern jazz-fusion.
Date: March 30, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
31
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: March 31, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
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Theatre and Dance Performances
31
Jazz Small Group I and Faculty Jazz Group with Greg Tardy
Students and faculty perform a variety of styles from big band swing to modern jazz-fusion. Special guest Greg Tardy is a saxophonist and educator.
Date: March 31, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
April
01
42nd Street
Based on the 1933 movie, 42nd Street is the classic Broadway backstory of a young chorus girl given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star. Featuring sensational tap performances and showtunes including the title song “42nd Street”, “We’re In the Money” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”.
Date: April 01, 2021
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
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Musical Theater and Opera Performances
01
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: April 01, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Theatre and Dance Performances
02
42nd Street
Based on the 1933 movie, 42nd Street is the classic Broadway backstory of a young chorus girl given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star. Featuring sensational tap performances and showtunes including the title song “42nd Street”, “We’re In the Money” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”.
Date: April 02, 2021
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater and Opera Performances
02
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: April 02, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Theatre and Dance Performances
02
42nd Street
Based on the 1933 movie, 42nd Street is the classic Broadway backstory of a young chorus girl given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star. Featuring sensational tap performances and showtunes including the title song “42nd Street”, “We’re In the Money” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”.
Date: April 02, 2021
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater and Opera Performances
02
Kodachrome
Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye.
Date: April 02, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Black Box Theater
Click here to purchase tickets
Theatre and Dance Performances
02
Jazzmin and Jazz Band I
Vocal ensemble Jazzmin and instrumental ensemble Jazz Band I will perform a variety of styles.
Date: April 02, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
03
Chamber Brass
A recital of brass music for a variety of instrument combinations.
Date: April 03, 2022
Time: 1:00pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
03
42nd Street
Based on the 1933 movie, 42nd Street is the classic Broadway backstory of a young chorus girl given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star. Featuring sensational tap performances and showtunes including the title song “42nd Street”, “We’re In the Money” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”.
Date: April 03, 2021
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Click here to purchase tickets
Musical Theater and Opera Performances
04
Classical Performers
A showcase of classical music students. Vocalists and instrumentalists are selected by audition to perform as soloists with the University Symphony Orchestra.
Date: April 04, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
05
Bluegrass Ensemble
An acoustic ensemble performing challenging and creative bluegrass with an emphasis on contemporary artists.
Date: April 05, 2022
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
05
Southbound
Country band and vocal ensemble performing originals, current hits and classic favorites.
Date: April 05, 2022
Time: 9:00pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
06
World Fiddle Ensemble
A string music group that performs inspiring and innovative folk music from around the world.
Date: April 06, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
07
Women's Choir and Chamber Singers
Women's Choir is a treble choir that performs sacred and secular music. Chamber Singers performs unaccompanied choral and secular music.
Date: April 07, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
09
Mixed Bill
Mixed Bill XVIII: Blue Skies The annual dance production featuring the BU Dance Company in a concert of uplifting and insightful dance works, created in an array of dance styles by faculty, students, and special guest artists from Nashville's di Mossa dance company.
Date: April 09, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
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Theatre and Dance Performances
09
Mixed Bill
Mixed Bill XVIII: Blue Skies The annual dance production featuring the BU Dance Company in a concert of uplifting and insightful dance works, created in an array of dance styles by faculty, students, and special guest artists from Nashville's di Mossa dance company.
Date: April 09, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Click here to purchase tickets
Theatre and Dance Performances
10
Mixed Bill
Mixed Bill XVIII: Blue Skies The annual dance production featuring the BU Dance Company in a concert of uplifting and insightful dance works, created in an array of dance styles by faculty, students, and special guest artists from Nashville's di Mossa dance company.
Date: April 10, 2022
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Click here to purchase tickets
Theatre and Dance Performances
10
Belmont Chorale and University Singers
Choral music performance by Chorale, Belmont’s flagship classical choral ensemble, and University Singers.
Date: April 10, 2022
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
11
Belmont Camerata
Belmont’s resident faculty chamber ensemble.
Date: April 11, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances
12
Wind Ensemble & Concert Band
Woodwind, brass and percussion students performing chamber music, traditional and contemporary works.
Date: April 12, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
23
President's Concert
The end of the year concert featuring a variety of Music student ensembles that showcase the diverse musical styles in Belmont’s program. The Applause Award will be presented to an individual or organization for their contribution to the Arts. All ticket proceeds support student scholarships.
Date: April 23, 2022
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: Box Office link to come
Music Student Performances
25
New Music Ensemble
Performance of original works by composition students and significant music of diverse 20th and 21st century classical styles.