All concerts and recitals are free and do not require tickets, unless otherwise noted
2023/24 Student Ensemble Series
Choral, Orchestra, Jazz, Bands, Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, Additional Student Concerts
The Chamber Choir is a select, auditioned ensemble of mixed voices.
The University Choir is a large ensemble of mixed voices and is open to all students.
Bel Canto is a select, auditioned ensemble of treble voices.
Cantabile is a select, auditioned ensemble of bass and tenor voices.
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile
Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 and are available at fgcu.edu/joyful
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 10051 Plantation Rd., Ft. Myers
Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Bel Canto & Cantabile
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, April 18, 2024 & Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
University Choir with Naples Philharmonic
Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples
Tickets are $15 for students and $29-65 for the general public and are available at
artisnaples.org/events/
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir & Symphony Orchestra with Choral Artistry
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 for premium seating, $20 for general admission and students are $5
and are available at choralartistry.org/performances
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir
Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples
The Symphony Orchestra is a large, auditioned ensemble performing standard symphonic literature. Students of all majors are eligible to participate. Regular collaborations with FGCU choral ensembles include the annual holiday concert, Joyful & Triumphant.
Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Thinking Space ~ FGCU Chamber Strings in partnership with the Sanibel Music Festival
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 and will be available at fgcu.edu/joyful
Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
FGCU Chamber Strings return to Sanibel!
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
**Please note that this is a change of location from the one listed in the season
brochure. This church has reopened following the extended closure after Hurricane
Ian, and we are excited to be bringing our strings back to the island! Come early
and see the progress being made, have dinner on the island, and hear our incomparable
students perform.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir & Symphony Orchestra with Choral Artistry
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 for premium seating, $20 for general admission and students are $5
and are available at choralartistry.org/performances
The Bower School of Music offers a variety of jazz esperiences from an auditioned
big band to various combos.
Sponsored by Dorothy and John Guigon.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Veterans Pavilion (outdoors), Library Lawn, FGCU Campus
***Please bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit upon
Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
North Fort Myers High School, 5000 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers
Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers
Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for the general public and $20 for Shell Point residents
and can be purchased at www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice/ beginning in March 2024
The FGCU Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band perform the highest quality music composed and adapted for wind band.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
Bonita Springs High School, 25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Blue Band)
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Green Band)
Gateway High School, 13820 Griffin Dr., Fort Myers
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
Dunbar High School, 3800 Edison Ave, Fort Myers
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Green Band)
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Blue Band)
Golden Gate High School, 2925 Titan Way, Naples
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles
The Bower School of Music offers instrumental ensembles of modest size to perform chamber music.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Choirs
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Choirs
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Songs of the Night: Vocal Area Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30p
Composition Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Opera Workshop performance of Dido & Aeneas
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Sunday, April 14 at 3:00p
There’s a Place for Us student cabaret
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
