Ball State University College of Fine Arts

Ball State Piano faculty

About

Inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students!

Ball State University is an All-Steinway School.

Schedule

12:30 - 6:30 p.m.*

2:00 Piano Student Showcase, featuring ten of our fine students from all degree programs performing works of Burleigh, Chaminade, Chopin, Granados, Liszt, Khachaturian, Powell-Perry, Prokofiev, Stark, and Villa-Lobos.

5:30 Piano-Palooza, featuring piano faculty members James Helton, Ray Kilburn, Franklin Larey, Lori Rhoden, and Michael Seregow, with a special appearance by College of Fine Arts Dean, Seth Beckman. Program to include music by Bach-Kurtag, Debussy, Granados, Morel, Piazzolla, and Scriabin.

*Arrive earlier to receive individual lessons with faculty (by request), tour the campus on your own, or use practice rooms.

Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. On weekdays, metered parking ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free. This garage is free on weekends.

Poster by Studio165+

The Three Musketeers

By Robert Kauzlaric

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Directed by Drew Vidal

November 15-16, 20-23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m.

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan travels to Paris, where he befriends the legendary Three Inseperables: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. His acts of bravery earn the respect of King Louis XIII but ensnare d’Artagnan in the deadly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful yet depraved Milady Clarik. When the love of his life, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped on the eve of war, d’Artagnan must weigh his loyalties to king and country, comrades-in-arms, and the callings of his heart. Journey from Paris to London, from countryside taverns to glittering palaces, from a humble farm in Gascony to the siege of La Rochelle, in an epic tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure. “All for one, and one for all!”

This adaptation of The Three Musketeers was originally commissioned by the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Deb Alley, Artistic Director), and premiered there in 2010.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Poster by Studio165+

The Three Musketeers

By Robert Kauzlaric

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Directed by Drew Vidal

November 15-16, 20-23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m.

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan travels to Paris, where he befriends the legendary Three Inseperables: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. His acts of bravery earn the respect of King Louis XIII but ensnare d’Artagnan in the deadly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful yet depraved Milady Clarik. When the love of his life, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped on the eve of war, d’Artagnan must weigh his loyalties to king and country, comrades-in-arms, and the callings of his heart. Journey from Paris to London, from countryside taverns to glittering palaces, from a humble farm in Gascony to the siege of La Rochelle, in an epic tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure. “All for one, and one for all!”

This adaptation of The Three Musketeers was originally commissioned by the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Deb Alley, Artistic Director), and premiered there in 2010.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Poster by Studio165+

The Three Musketeers

By Robert Kauzlaric

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Directed by Drew Vidal

November 15-16, 20-23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m.

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan travels to Paris, where he befriends the legendary Three Inseperables: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. His acts of bravery earn the respect of King Louis XIII but ensnare d’Artagnan in the deadly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful yet depraved Milady Clarik. When the love of his life, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped on the eve of war, d’Artagnan must weigh his loyalties to king and country, comrades-in-arms, and the callings of his heart. Journey from Paris to London, from countryside taverns to glittering palaces, from a humble farm in Gascony to the siege of La Rochelle, in an epic tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure. “All for one, and one for all!”

This adaptation of The Three Musketeers was originally commissioned by the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Deb Alley, Artistic Director), and premiered there in 2010.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Poster by Studio165+

The Three Musketeers

By Robert Kauzlaric

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Directed by Drew Vidal

November 15-16, 20-23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m.

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan travels to Paris, where he befriends the legendary Three Inseperables: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. His acts of bravery earn the respect of King Louis XIII but ensnare d’Artagnan in the deadly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful yet depraved Milady Clarik. When the love of his life, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped on the eve of war, d’Artagnan must weigh his loyalties to king and country, comrades-in-arms, and the callings of his heart. Journey from Paris to London, from countryside taverns to glittering palaces, from a humble farm in Gascony to the siege of La Rochelle, in an epic tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure. “All for one, and one for all!”

This adaptation of The Three Musketeers was originally commissioned by the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Deb Alley, Artistic Director), and premiered there in 2010.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Poster by Studio165+

The Three Musketeers

By Robert Kauzlaric

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Directed by Drew Vidal

November 15-16, 20-23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m.

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan travels to Paris, where he befriends the legendary Three Inseperables: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. His acts of bravery earn the respect of King Louis XIII but ensnare d’Artagnan in the deadly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful yet depraved Milady Clarik. When the love of his life, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped on the eve of war, d’Artagnan must weigh his loyalties to king and country, comrades-in-arms, and the callings of his heart. Journey from Paris to London, from countryside taverns to glittering palaces, from a humble farm in Gascony to the siege of La Rochelle, in an epic tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure. “All for one, and one for all!”

This adaptation of The Three Musketeers was originally commissioned by the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Deb Alley, Artistic Director), and premiered there in 2010.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Poster by Studio165+

The Three Musketeers

By Robert Kauzlaric

Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Directed by Drew Vidal

November 15-16, 20-23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m.

In pursuit of his dream of becoming a Musketeer, young d’Artagnan travels to Paris, where he befriends the legendary Three Inseperables: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. His acts of bravery earn the respect of King Louis XIII but ensnare d’Artagnan in the deadly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful yet depraved Milady Clarik. When the love of his life, Constance Bonacieux, is kidnapped on the eve of war, d’Artagnan must weigh his loyalties to king and country, comrades-in-arms, and the callings of his heart. Journey from Paris to London, from countryside taverns to glittering palaces, from a humble farm in Gascony to the siege of La Rochelle, in an epic tale of passion, intrigue, and adventure. “All for one, and one for all!”

This adaptation of The Three Musketeers was originally commissioned by the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (Deb Alley, Artistic Director), and premiered there in 2010.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

Celebrate the holidays with Ball State's Studio Band! Enjoy this free performance of holiday favorites from a range of genres and get into the spirit of the season!

The Ball State Studio Band is the University’s premier commercial music ensemble. With a focus on funk, R&B, soul, and contemporary popular music, the band is known for its dynamic performances delivered by powerful vocalists, a tight rhythm section, and dazzling horns.

Established in 2017 as the performance group of the Music Media Production program, they have entertained crowds all across the Midwest. From neo-soul to hip-hop and R&B, the band performs its dynamic sets regularly at local and regional venues and corporate events.

Apart from regular performances, this per-audition-only ensemble is a frequent guest in the recording studio. From supporting workshops with A-list guests or serving as the backing band for high-profile recordings, this group allows students to experience commercial music performance in the most authentic way.

Ball State Jazz ensembles performing in Sursa Hall

About

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles. The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli.

Learn more about the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles.

Ralston C. “Morgy” Craig, was an outstanding solo saxophonist who worked on a variety of projects with the Ball State band program in the 1950s and 1960s. A scholarship is awarded in his honor at this annual concert.

Tickets

Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1. 

Prices

• General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
• Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
  *One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office

Purchase Options

• ONLINE
• Phone: 765-285-8749
• In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance

**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.

Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.

Livestream

This concert will be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.

The University Singers

About

The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 61st season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble celebrates the season with the Holiday Choral Festival featuring songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love.

Learn more about the Ball State University Singers.

Program

Program to be announced.

Tickets

Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1. 

PRICES

• General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
• Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
  *One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office

PURCHASE OPTIONS

• ONLINE
• Phone: 765-285-8749
• In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance

**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.  

Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.

singers onstage in Sursa Hall

Holiday offerings from diverse traditions, and creative use of Sursa Performance Hall make this event an annual touchstone for a festive season. Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. This year’s performance features the lively and iconic “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi with Chamber Choir and orchestra, along with other familiar favorites.

singers onstage in Sursa Hall

Holiday offerings from diverse traditions, and creative use of Sursa Performance Hall make this event an annual touchstone for a festive season. Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. This year’s performance features the lively and iconic “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi with Chamber Choir and orchestra, along with other familiar favorites.