Music Department Concerts & Events
Unless otherwise noted, all performances are held in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. SVSU is proud to offer these concerts free of charge, ensuring they are accessible to everyone. The events are open to the public, and most live and past performances are available on the Music Department YouTube channel. You can also follow our department Facebook page for announcements about upcoming concerts.
2026-2027 Rhea Miller Concert Series
Experience an exciting season of outstanding musical performances at SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Gracie Potter & Caden Potter — September 11, 2026
Trombonist Gracie Potter, Principal Trombone of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, performs with pianist Caden Potter.
José Méndez — November 20, 2026
Internationally acclaimed pianist and Oberlin Conservatory faculty member José Méndez brings a career of performances throughout the United States, Europe and Asia to SVSU.
Katie Travis — February 5, 2027
Award-winning soprano, actor and voice specialist Katie Travis is best known for performing Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera more than 700 times throughout North America.
BETA Flute Quartet — April 3, 2027
This award-winning ensemble brings a fresh approach to chamber music, combining contemporary performance with improvisation, beatboxing and interdisciplinary elements.
2026-2027 SVSU Concerts
All concerts in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall at 7:30pm, except as noted
- Wednesday, September 9th: Amosa Duo
- Friday, September 11th: Rhea Miller Concert Series - Gracie Potter, trombone
- Wednesday, September 23rd: Split Reed Duo
- Saturday, September 26th: Visiting Artist Mio Hanabusa with SVSU Guests - Japanese Vocal Music
- Thursday, October 1st: Wind Ensemble
- Saturday, October 24th: Visiting Artist Mio Hanabusa with SVSU Guests - Japanese Instrumental Music
- Wednesday, November 4th: Voice Studio Recital
- Thursday, November 5th: Jazz Combo Concert
- Friday, November 6th 2:00pm Founders Hall: Friday @ Founders
- Sunday, November 8th 3:00pm: Flute Choir
- Friday, November 13th: Jazz Ensemble
- Saturday, November 14th: Student Recital Series - Riley Kloha & Andrew Miller
- Thursday, November 19th: String Orchestra
- Friday, November 20th: Rhea Miller Concert Series - Jose Mendez, piano
- Monday, November 23rd Ryder Center: Marching Band Concert
- Thursday, December 3rd: Wind Ensemble
- Friday, December 11th: Piano Studio Recital
SVSU Choirs 2026–2027 Season
ICONS: A Pop/Rock Tribute by the SVSU Choirs
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 7:30 p.m.
- Malcolm Field Theatre, SVSU Performing Arts Center
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- Watch the Livestream
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- 7:30 p.m.
- Rhea Miller Recital Hall, SVSU
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- Watch the Livestream
SVSU Choral Festival
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
- 7:30 p.m.
- Rhea Miller Recital Hall, SVSU
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- Watch the Livestream
An Evening with Händel: The Complete Messiah
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
- 7:00 p.m.
- Rhea Miller Recital Hall, SVSU
- Reserve Tickets
- Watch the Livestream
Sunday, April 18, 2027
- 4:00 p.m.
- Midland Center for the Arts
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