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

September

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
9/28/08 Jazz Society Symposium, H. Allen-J. Cohn Quartet Simplot Academy 4-5:30pm Free
9/28/08 Jazz Concert Simplot Academy 7:00pm $45

October

10/01/08 Marching Band BSU vs. Louisiana Tech Bronco Stadium TBA
+10/02-03/08Teacher 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//08 IMTA State Conference with guest speaker Sandra Soderlund Hem Ctr 8am-6pm
+10/10/08 Evening Recital, Sandra Soderlund, organ Hem Ctr 7:30pm $5/$10
+10/11/08 IMTA State Conference, guest speaker Sandra Soderlund Hem Ctr 8am-4pm
+10/11/08 Evening Organ Recital by IMTA members 4:30pm TBA
10/11/08 Piano Master Class with Anthony de Mare (SUB Classical Music Series) C200 10-Noon Free
10/11/08 FAS Lynn Berg, baritone C200 7:30pm $5/$3
10/11/08 Marching Band vs. Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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 Marching Band vs. Uni of Hawaii, (ESPN)
10/19/08 Orchestra Concert MAIN 7:30pm $5/$3
10/22/08 Treasure Valley Concert Band Meridian Middle School 7:30pm Free
10/24/08 Marching Band vs. San Jose State, (ESPN2)
+10/24-25/08National Assn. Teachers of Singing Master Class, Pamela Gilmore, Rutgers University B125 C200 9-5pm TBA
10/24/08 Master Chorale Swayze Auditorium, Nampa 7:30pm $18/$15
10/25/08 District III Marching Band Festival
10/26/08 BSU Choral Concert, “Incarnations and Reincarnations” Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7th & Fort St. 8:00pm $5/$3
10/26/08 Master Chorale Cathedral of the Rockies 711 N. 11th 2:00pm $18/$15

November

11/01/08 Marching Band vs. 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
11/10/08 BSU Guitar Ensemble C200 7:30pm $5//3
11/11/08 Non-degree Recital, Justih Roman, trumpet C200 7:30pm Free
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 vs. Uni of Idaho, Moscow
+11/15/08 IMTA State Scholarship Auditions (closed to public) , C125, C200 8am-6pm
11/15/08 Sr. Recital, Rayla French, horn C200 7:30pm $5/$3
11/16/08 Sr Recital Reid Peterson, baritone C200 Noon Free
11/16/08 Symphonic Winds Concert C200 MAIN 7:30 $5/$3
11/17/08` Early Music Ensemble C200 7:30pm $5/$3
11/19/08 Treasure Valley Concert Band w/ Lowell Scott Middle School (tentative) Centennial HS Auditorium 7:30pm Free
11/20/08 Piano Recital, Students of Del Parkinson C200 7:30pm Free
11/20/08 BSU Fall HS Choral Festival SPEC, Jordan C 9am-1pm TBA
11/21/08 FAS David Saunders, horn C200 7:30pm $5/$3
11/22/08 Marching Band vs. Nevada Reno
11/24-30/08 Thanksgiving Break
11/28/08 BSU vs. Fresno State Bronco Stadium

December

12/02/08 Student Violin Sonata Recital C200 7:30pm Free
12/03/08 Student Violin Sonata Recital C200 7:30pm Free
12/03/08 BSU Fall Jazz Concert with Vocal Jazz and Jazz Ensemble SPEC 7:30pm $5/$3
12/05/08 Percussion Ensemble Concert MC B125 (Band Room) 7:30pm $5/$3
12/06/08 Tuba Christmas (B125-Noon-2pm),Center on the Grove 2-5pm
12/06/08 Early Audition Day B125, C125, C200 8am-5pm
12/07/08 Holiday Concert (Tickets through Select-a-Seat) MAIN 7:30pm $8/$6
12/09/08 Clarinet Studio & Clarinet Choir Concert C200 7:30pm Free
12/09/08 BSU Holiday Choral Concert TBA 7:30pm $5/$3
12/10/09 All Campus Concert Band SPEC 7:30pm $5/$3
12/11/08 Final for History of Rock Music class C125 7:30pm Free
12/12/08 Classes end
12/15-18/08 Final exam and Juries
12/19/08 Master Chorale Handel’s Messiah Swayne Auditorium, Nampa 7:30pm 18/$15
12/19/08 Commencement
12/21/08 Master Chorale Handel’s Messiah Cathedral of the Rockies 711 N. 11th, 2:00pm $18/$15
12/20-26/08 Christmas Vacation

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.