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Garner Recital Hall
Garner Recital Hall is located in Engleman Hall (EN C112). Free parking is available in parking lot 12.
Fall 2024
Creative Music Orchestra
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 1:00 pm
Garner Hall
Join us for a unique program of music curated, arranged, and performed by SCSU students under the direction of David Chevan.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, & Blues Ensemble
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Come hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
Art of Trio, featuring SCSU Jazz Faculty
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Take a mid-week break to hear some jazz! SCSU faculty members David Chevan (bass) and Rex Cadwallader (piano) are joined by a special guest to create a free-flowing and spontaneous jazz performance. This performance is sponsored by the Stutzman Family Foundation.
An Afternoon of Song
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:45 pm
Garner Hall
SCSU voice students Rebecca Barko, Matthew Cimino, and Ellynne Plotnick perform selections from classical, jazz, and theater music.
University Band
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
The University Band, under the direction of Dr. Craig Hlavac, presents “Mysterioso,” a program featuring music ranging from poignant to comical by Holsinger, Mackey, Chance, and Sims.
Creative Music Orchestra
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 1:00 pm
Garner Hall
SCSU Music Therapy students, under the direction of David Chevan, present a program curated and rehearsed by the group.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, Guitar Ensemble, & Blues Ensemble
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Hear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
String Ensemble
Friday, November 22, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
SCSU students perform solo and ensemble pieces for string from Baroque to modern, including original compositions.
University Choir & Chamber Singers
Monday, November 25, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
The SCSU Choirs, Terese Gemme, director, perform mixed-voice arrangements from the contemporary and classical repertoire.
Spring 2024
Art of Trio, featuring SCSU Jazz Faculty
February 28, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Take a mid-week break to hear some jazz! SCSU faculty members David Chevan (bass), Rex Cadwallader (piano), and Will Cleary (saxophone) create a free-flowing and spontaneous jazz performance. This performance is sponsored by the Stutzman Family Foundation.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, & Blues Ensemble
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Come hear some mid-week music! SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
An Afternoon of Song
April 10, 2024, 1:30 pm
Garner Hall
SCSU voice students Rebecca Barko, Matthew Cimino, and Ellynne Plotnick perform selections from classical, jazz, and theater music.
Ellynne Rey & Friends: “Music and the Wilderness”
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Music is like the wilderness: known and definable yet unpredictable and improvisational. Jazz vocalist and SCSU faculty member Ellynne Rey explores songs with nature themes, accompanied by long-time collaborators Darren Litzie (piano), Jeff Fuller (bass), Brian Woodruff (drums), and Mark Kaplan (tenor sax). This performance is part of the Stutzman Family Foundation Recital Series.
University Band
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
The SCSU University Band, under the direction of Craig Hlavac, presents a program of classic and new pieces from the wind band repertoire.
Vocal Scenes Workshop
April 24, 2024, 1:30 pm
Garner Hall
SCSU voice students present scenes from popular musicals and operas, directed by Rebecca Barko.
String Ensemble
Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 pm
Garner Hall
SCSU students perform solo and ensemble pieces for string from Baroque to Modern and a performance by a Mariachi Band.
University Choir
Monday, April 29, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
The University Choir, Terese Gemme, director, performs in preparation for its upcoming tour to the United Kingdom in June 2024.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, Guitar Ensemble, & Blues Ensemble
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7:30 pm
Garner Hall
Hear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by David Chevan, and the Blues Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.