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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. View the Campus Map.
Spring 2026
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards, & Blues Ensemble
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by Henry Lugo, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
Junior Recital: Arianna Cuomo & Jenny Lopez Contreras, violin
Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
SCSU students Arianna Cuomo & Jenny Lopez Contreras, students of Dr. Viara Sergueeva-Albonetti, present a recital of solo and chamber works for violin.
An Afternoon of Song
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Garner Hall
SCSU voice students perform selections from classical, jazz, and theater music.
University Band
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The University Band, under the direction of Dr. Craig Hlavac, presents new and classic works from the wind band repertoire.
Senior Recital: Angie Tapia, voice
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
SCSU senior Angie Tapia, student of Rebecca Barko, presents a recital of solo works for voice, together with Alexis Zingale, piano.
University Choir & Chamber Singers
Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The SCSU Choirs, directed by Dr. Terese Gemme, perform choral works old and new.
Vocal Scenes Workshop
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The SCSU Vocal Scenes Workshop class presents staged scenes from popular operas and musicals under the direction of Rebecca Barko. Alexis Zingale, piano.
Guitar Ensemble & Instrumental Recital
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
The SCSU Guitar Ensemble, led by Jim Martin, presents a program in concert with solo instrumentalists studying in the applied lessons program at Southern.
Latin Jazz, Jazz Standards & Blues Ensemble
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Hear SCSU students perform as part of the Jazz Standards and Latin Jazz Ensembles, directed by Henry Lugo, and the Blues Ensemble, directed by Jim Martin.
String Ensemble
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
CSU students, directed by Dr. Viara Sergueeva-Albonetti, perform solo and ensemble pieces for strings, including original compositions.
Senior Recital: Lindsay Brown, voice
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
SCSU senior Lindsay Brown, student of Rebecca Barko, presents a recital of solo works for voice, together with Alexis Zingale, piano.
Senior Recital: Shirley Zullo, voice
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
SCSU senior Shirley Zullo, student of Rebecca Barko, presents a recital of solo works for voice, together with Alexis Zingale, piano.