Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

Student Ensemble Series

All concerts and recitals are free and do not require tickets, unless otherwise noted

2025/26 Student Ensemble Series

Choral, Orchestra, Jazz, Bands, Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, Additional Student Concerts

CHORAL

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 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile
Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples

Thursday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir performs at the Bower Chapel 25th Anniversary Concert
Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr., Naples
More information about this concert will be available soon

Tuesday, December 2 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

Saturday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Sing Out Choral Festival with FGCU Choirs & Choral Artistry
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 10051 Plantation Rd., Ft. Myers

Sunday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir
First Presbyterian Church of Naples, 250 6th St. S, Naples

Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. 
Bel Canto & Cantabile
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m.                
Chamber & University Choirs and Symphony Orchestra with Choral Artistry Concert perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
Tickets are $35 for premium seating and $20 for general admission and are available at choralartistry.org/performances

Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir
Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples

ORCHESTRA

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 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Tuesday, December 2 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 and are available at fgcu.edu/joyful

Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Symphony OrchestraChamber & University Choirs with Choral Artistry Concert perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
Tickets are $35 for premium seating and $20 for general admission and are available at choralartistry.org/performances

JAZZ

The Bower School of Music offers a variety of jazz experiences from an auditioned big band to various combos.
Sponsored by Dorothy and John Guigon.

Sunday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble 
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Monday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Jazz Combo performs new compositions inspired by the work of Onajide Shabaka
Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex, FGCU Campus
There may be tickets required for this performance. Please check this page for information in November.

Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Jazz at Naples Botanical Gardens
Naples Botanical Gardens, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples
Rhythm & Blooms will be free for members of Naples Botanical Garden and the cost of General Admission to the Garden for non-members: $27 adults, $12 for children ages 4-17 and free for children 3 and under.

Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Wednesday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Jazz at Naples Botanical Gardens
Naples Botanical Gardens, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples
This concert is free with the price of admission to the Naples Botanical Garden

Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble 
Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers
Tickets are $25 for Shell Point residents and $35 for the general public and will be available at tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice.

Friday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Jazz at Naples Botanical Gardens
Naples Botanical Gardens, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples
This concert is free with the price of admission to the Naples Botanical Garden

BANDS

The FGCU Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band perform the highest quality music composed and adapted for wind band.

Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. 
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m.                 
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Monday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers
Tickets are $25 for Shell Point residents and $35 for the general public and will be available at tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice.

Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band
Immokalee High School, 701 Immokalee Dr., Immokalee
This concert is free and open to the public

Friday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
Palmetto Ridge High School, 1655 Victory Ln., Naples

Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. 
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Band
Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers
Tickets are $25 for Shell Point residents and $35 for the general public and will be available at tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice.

Monday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES

The Bower School of Music offers instrumental ensembles of modest size to perform chamber music.

Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Choirs  
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Friday, December 5 at 4:30 p.m.
All is Bright: Chamber Strings at Sanibel Luminary Festival
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Choirs  
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. 
Chamber Strings
Peace Lutheran Church, 15840 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

ADDITIONAL STUDENT CONCERTS

Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Vocal Area Recital
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Monday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Vocal Area Recital
Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers
Tickets are $25 for Shell Point residents and $35 for the general public and will be available at tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice.

Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Wednesday, February 25
Student Compositions Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus 

Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop performance
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Opera Workshop performance
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. 
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus