The Jacksonville University Orchestra kicks off the 2024-2025 season with a wonderful evening of symphonic music that goes back to basics with the music of Beethoven and Rimsky-Korsakov.

The Jacksonville University cello studio performs solos and ensembles by Faure, Dvořák, Chopin and more.

The playing of pianist Ryan Fogg has been described as “brilliant, with a high level of polish, impressive technical command, musical understanding and sensitivity.” Over the past several years, he has performed over 100 solo recitals in 24 different states and he recently made his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall. Since 2006, Dr. Fogg has served as Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

Philosophy Slam - Dr. Jesse Hingson, Professor of History

Since 2015, Florida has passed numerous laws that allow residents to challenge instructional materials, particularly textbooks. Supporters claim that these measures empower parents and citizens to protect children from harm while opponents argue that they have led to censorship. At first, most objections focused on textbooks discussing climate change and evolution. More recently, however, the law has been used to object to history and civics textbooks and, more broadly, how the past is taught. What lessons can we learn in the war over history and civics education in Florida?

Join the Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble in an afternoon of band favorites.

The Jacksonville University Choirs partner with the Departments of Theatre and Film to share an evening of music from movies, musicals, TV, plays, operas and more. Part of CONNECT! a choral season of collaboration.

A favorite among participants and viewers, this juried showcase features undergraduate student work that reflects the contemporary pulse in art-making of Northeast Florida. The eclectic exhibition consists of a variety of media, including animation, ceramics, computer generated images, drawings, film, glass art, graphic design, illustrations, photographs, prints and sculpture. Awards are given for outstanding work.

Participants are invited to read poetry, either their own original work or work by their favorite poets. Light refreshments will be provided.

Directed by Debi Jordan
Musical Direction by Jay Ivey

“Feed me, Seymour!!!” Don’t miss the cult-classic written by Howard Ashman with music composed by Alan Menken. Little Shop... is a thrilling musical extravaganza you won’t want to miss! Set in a run-down flower shop, Seymour, a hapless worker, discovers a peculiar plant that promises him fame, fortune and love. But as the plant grows, so do its sinister intentions. Packed with catchy tunes, dark humor and unexpected twists, this cult classic is a must-see for anyone craving a wildly entertaining theatrical experience.

The Department of Music presents outstanding music majors in performance.

Featuring the Department of Music Guitar Studio

Be our guest for Department of Music faculty and student performances presented in unique campus venues accompanied by food, wine and other beverages compliments of the Stein College.

With guest artists singer-songwriter A.J. Freeman and composer Kristoffer Bjarke

A.J. Freeman is a writer, teacher and performer originally from Los Angeles and now based in New York. For more than 12 years, she has worked in educational theater, directing dozens of full-scale productions and running her own literacy-based arts nonprofit for underserved students. A.J. will work with Musical Theatre students on her new production entitled Tomorrow, a Lincoln Center Library Billy Rose Theatre Division Grant Winner. Book and lyrics by A.J. Freeman. Music by Kristoffer Bjarke.

The award-winning Kinne Trio presents this concert featuring the music of Emilie Mayer, her Trio in B minor, Op. 16, plus Franz Schubert’s charming Valse Nobles, arranged for piano trio by Julius Zellner and Frederick Delius’ Double Concerto for violin, cello and orchestra, arranged for piano trio by Philip Heseltine. Free and open to the public.

At the Literature, Language and Culture Department’s eighth annual Ghost of JU Write-a-Thon, students will be writing for 15 minutes at a time about the Ghost of JU. Students build on each other’s stories, sending the Ghost of JU to the playing field, the performing stage and the cafeteria. There will also be food and games. Students procure sponsors for this event to support local and international charities. Last year, the event raised more than $1,200, which was split between the Literacy Foundation of Northeast Florida and school scholarships for students in Haiti attending the Art Creation Foundation for Children. Scores of students from across campus participate in this festive event. We welcome support in the form of monetary donations as well as snacks for participating students.

Ensemble X55-Percussion

Make your Halloween memorable by seeing the original vampire movie that defined the genre. Ensemble X55- Percussion will provide the soundtrack for this classic film. Get festive and come dressed as Nosferatu.