WCSU Events

Large Jazz Ensembles

LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLES: Western highlights its outstanding large jazz ensembles in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz. At 7 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Read More »


Student-Run Masterclass

STUDENT-RUN MASTERCLASS: This event will operate like a traditional music masterclass. Our focus is on chamber music, but any soloists will be welcome as well. We will have a guest artist present as a clinician, and a piano available for Read More »


Holiday Reading Session

HOLIDAY READING SESSION: This is a relaxed event where anyone at any skill level can attend with any instrument and read some music together. For this Christmas session, we’ll be playing various holiday tunes. Light refreshments will be available. From Read More »


Russell Hirshfield, piano

RUSSELL HIRSHFIELD, PIANO: Professor of Music Russell Hirshfield performs a program of contemporary American music by Nico Muhly, Tobias Picker, Libby Larsen, Carter Pann, Dan Visconti, Mary Ellen Childs and the world premiere of Timo Andres’ Colorful History. From 3 Read More »


Heart of Art

HEART OF ART: We’re so excited to be a part of WestFest this year with Heart of Art! The WCSU Psych Alliance will provide arts, crafts, live music, food and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Science Read More »


Wildin’ out

WILDIN’ OUT: Sponsored by the Black Student Union, this is an opportunity for students to express themselves from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Midtown Student Center Theater.


26th Annual Jazz Fest

26TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST: KENNY GARRETT QUINTET & WCSU JAZZ ORCHESTRA: The Kenny Garrett Quintet and the WCSU Jazz Orchestra kick off the second night of the 26th Annual Jazz Fest at WCSU. The event takes place from 7 to Read More »


Love Wins Benefit Concert

26TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST: LOVE WINS BENEFIT CONCERT: Love Wins! A Celebration of Music to benefit the Ana Márquez – Greene Endowed Music Scholarship at WCSU The concert takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Read More »


26th Annual Jazz Fest

26TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST: WCSU HONORS JAZZ ENSEMBLES & JAMIE BEGIAN BIG BAND: Our 2023 Jazz festival ends with three groups; two of which are comprised of some of the most outstanding, select, high school students from across the state. Read More »


100@100 Art Exhibition/Fundraiser

100@100 OFF-THE-WALL ART EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER:  Saturday, February 25, 2023, 3–6 p.m. (Snow Date: Sat, March 4, 2023, 3–6 p.m.) “100@100” is an exciting evening of art, music, food, drinks — and anticipation. Buy a ticket and walk away with Read More »