About Us

The Department of Music at Boise State University has a rich tradition of musical excellence and has established itself as one of the finest programs in the Northwest. In support of this excellent heritage, the Idaho State Board of Education has designated BSU a primary emphasis area in the performing arts. The department has 23 full-time faculty/staff and 19 associate faculty noted for its teaching and performing. BSU faculty and students have won State, Regional, National,and International music awards and competitions. One of the primary strengths of the Department is equal opportunity in all areas of musical preparation, as evidenced by the degrees offered.

2008 Calendar

August

8/11-16/08 Dunkley Piano Sale C125. B125 9a-7pm
8/18-22/08 Blue Thunder Band Camp Bronco Stadium 8am-5pm
8/20/08 Faculty returns/ Orientation/ meeting 9am
8/20-24 Choral Ensemble Auditions
8/21/08 “Catch Up Audition Day” C125,B125, C200 C219 2:40-5:30pm
8/22-23 University Symphony Orchestra Auditions
8/25/08 Fall classes begin
8/30/08 Marching Band BSU vs. Idaho State Bronco Stadium 7:00pm TBA

September

9/05/08 FAS Del Parkinson, piano C200 7:30pm $5/$3
9/06/08 All Northwest Instrumental Work Shop C125,B125, C200, 10am-noon
9/0708 FAS Del Parkinson, piano C200 4:00pm $5/$3
9/13/08 Marching Band BSU vs.Bowling Green Bronco Stadium TBA
9/14/08 FAS Leslie Moreau, clarinet C200 4:00pm $5/$3
9/18/08 FAS Brian Hodges, cello C200 7:30pm $5/$3
9/20/08 Marching Band BSU @ Uni of Oregon, Eugene Oregon
9/26/08 BCMS Aulos Ensemble C200 8:00pm $25/$20
9/27/08 Morning Music with Aulos Ensemble C200 10:30am Free
9/28/08 Philharmonic Encore Series C200 3:00pm $15/$10

October

10/01/08 Marching Band BSU vs. Louisiana Tech Bronco Stadium TBA
10/02-03/08 Teacher In-Service Day with clinicians-Robert Sheldon, Bruce Pearson C200, B125, C125 7:30-am-5pm
10/03/08 FAS Jeanne Belfy, oboe C200 7:30pm $5/$3
10/08/08 Student Duo Piano Recital C200 7:30pm Free
10/10/08 FAS Nicole Molumby, flute C200 7:30pm $5/$3
+10/10-11/08IMTA State Conference with guest speaker Hem Ctr 8am-5pm TBA
10/11/08 Marching Band @ Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
10/12/08 FAS Craig Purdy, violin C200 4:00pm $5/$3
10/16/06 Guest Artists, Rothko Piano Trio, J. Nardillilo, violin; B. Hodges, cello; B. Hodges, piano C200 7:30pm $5/$3
10/17/08 FAS Lynn Berg, baritone C200 7:30pm $5/$3
10/17/08 Marching Band @ Uni of Hawaii, (ESPN)
10/19/08 Orchestra Concert MAIN 7:30pm $5/$3
10/24/08 Marching Band @ San Jose State, (ESPN2)
10/24-25/08 National Assn. Teachers of Singing Master Class with Clinician B125 C200 9-5pm TBA

November

11/01/08 Marching Band @ New Mexico State, Las Cruces, N.M.
+11/08/08 Sonatina Festival (closed to public) B125,C125, C200 8am-10pm
11/08/08 Marching Band BSU vs. Utah State Bronco Stadium TBA
11/09/08 FAS Les Bois Piano Quartet, C200 4:00pm $5/$3
C. Purdy, violin; L. Kline-Lamar, viola, B. Hodges, cello; M. Hansen, piano
11/13/08 Orchestra Festival MAIN, B125 7:30am-5pm
Evening Orchestra Concert MAIN 7:30pm $5/$3
11/14/08 BCMS Amelia Piano Trio Master Class C200 4:00pm Free
11/14/08 BCMS Amelia Piano Trio Recital C200 8:00pm $25/$20
11/15/08 Marching Band @ Uni of Idaho, Moscow
+11/15/08 IMTA State Scholarship Auditions (closed to public) B125, C125, C200 8am-6pm
11/15/08 Sr. Recital, Rayla French, horn C200 7:30pm $5/$3
11/16/08 Symphonic Winds Concert C200 MAIN 7:30 $5/$3
11/20/08 Piano Recital, Students of Del Parkinson C200 7:30pm Free
11/22/08 Marching Band @ Nevada Reno
11/24-30/08 Thanksgiving Break
11/28/08 Marching Band@ Fresno State Bronco Stadium TBA

December

12/05/08 Percussion Ensemble Concert MC B125 (Band Room) 7:30pm $5/$3
12/06/08 Tuba Christmas (tentative) (B125-Noon-2pm),Center on the Grove 2-5pm
12/06/08 Early Scholarship Audition Day B125, C125, C200 1-5pm
12/07/08 Holiday Concert (Tickets through Select-a-Seat) MAIN 7:30pm $8/$6
12/12/08 Classes end
12/15-18/08 Final exam and Juries
12/19/08 Commencement
12/20-26/08 Christmas Vacation
Office reopens 12/27

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Patrons are advised to call the Event Information Line (426-3980) before attending concerts. (FAS-Faculty Artist Series; C200-Morrison Center Recital Hall; MAIN-Main Hall, Morrison Center; SPEC-Special Events Center; SUB-Student Union Building; HEM CTR-Hemingway Center for Western Studies) Unless otherwise specified, admission is paid at the door.