The Florida State University College of Music proudly welcomes you to the 2026-2027 UMA Concert Season – a vibrant year of artistry, excellence, and collaboration featuring world-class artistry, dynamic collaborations, and transformative performances features over 30 major concerts alongside legendary guest artists.
From monumental classics like Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men, a centennial celebration of the University Symphony Orchestra, to world-class Opening Nights collaborations featuring Audra McDonald, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, this is a season you will not want to miss!
Concert Season Highlights Include:
Voice Faculty: A Vocal Mosaic – A celebration of jazz, Broadway, art song, and opera arias presented College of Music faculty; University Wind Orchestra: Music of John Williams (FSU Family Weekend); University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir: Bach’s Mass in B Minor
Fall Opera: Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men (Marking the Carlisle Floyd centennial, FSU Opera joins Houston Grand Opera, Kansas City Opera, and Des Moines Opera Theatre as the only collegiate member of this consortium of professional opera companies for this special production.); Jazz Ensemble I: Celebrating Women in Jazz; Guest Artist: Jasmine Choi, former principal flutist of the Vienna Symphony
Preview@FSU: Strange Tails – A behind-the-scenes look at a new musical in production; Jim Croft PRISM Concert – FSU bands present the newly dedicated Jim Croft PRISM Concert; Seasonal Celebration – An immersive choral experience with the choirs of FSU
Be sure to check out the Concert Season brochure for all of our amazing events this season!
The College of Music is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Opening Nights, creating meaningful connections between world-class artists, the campus, and the broader community. This season’s collaboration brings three of the world’s most celebrated acts to Tallahassee for unforgettable live experiences spanning jazz, Broadway, and contemporary music:
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Tony award-winning vocalist, Audra McDonald
Tickets for all College of Music concert season events are available through the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office starting on June 23, 2026. Tickets for collaborative events with Opening Nights must be purchased separately through their dedicated box office.
Tickets for College of Music events:
Online: tickets.music.fsu.edu | Phone: (850) 644-6500
Tickets for College of Music/Opening Nights collaborative events:
Online: my.openingnights.fsu.edu | Phone: (850) 644-7670
Become a UMA member today!
To gain access to all of these amazing events and support the students who make it all possible, consider purchasing an annual membership to the College of Music’s University Musical Associates (UMA). When you join the UMA, you do far more than purchase a ticket – you directly invest in the next generation of musical pioneers. For more than 40 years, UMA members have formed the backbone of our community, providing critical support that expands the breadth and depth of our students’ education.
Each UMA membership yields tangible, life-changing results for FSU music students. In the past year alone, UMA funding successfully empowered:
- More than 200 music students to travel for high-profile performances, national competitions, and prestigious scholarly presentations.
- More than 50 guest artists and scholars to come to campus, hosting transformative masterclasses, workshops, and intimate residencies that bridge the gap between academic study and professional artistry.
As a token of our appreciation, UMA members enjoy curated benefits designed to enhance your concert-going experience, including advanced ticket access to high-demand special events, including Seasonal Celebration, the 40th Anniversary Rainbow Concert, and the newly dedicated Jim Croft PRISM Concert* and subscription flexibility with free online ticket exchanges and waived fees.
* Note: Jim Croft PRISM tickets are available exclusively to UMA members for advance purchase through August 1!
Become a UMA member and secure your seats today!
Visit our secure ticketing hub at tickets.music.fsu.edu
or call the Fine Arts Ticket office at 850-644-6500.
Questions? Please reach out to Kim Shively at kshively@fsu.edu or 850-645-5453.
