All concerts and recitals are free unless otherwise noted. You can reserve your tickets through the links below.
2026/27 Student Ensemble Series
Choral, Orchestra, Jazz, Bands, Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, Additional Student Concerts
All Student Ensemble Concerts located in the U. Tobe Recital Hall will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@BowerSchoolofMusicLiveStream/streams
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 4 at 3:00 p.m
Chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile concert
Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/joyful
March 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Choir
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Friday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Bel Canto & Cantabile
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber & University Choirs and Symphony Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir
Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
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 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/joyful
Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Symphony OrchestraChamber & University Choirs
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts
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 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Friday, January 22 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.
Saturday, February 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Jazz Ensemble
ArtFest Fort Myers, Downtown Fort Myers/Rive District
Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Wednesday, February 26 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.
Friday, March 12 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.
Friday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Fort Myers Music Walk, Downtown Fort Myers/River District
Friday, April 16 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.
Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
The FGCU Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band perform the highest quality music composed and adapted for wind band.
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
Sarasota High School, 2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
Monday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
North Fort Myers High School, 5000 Orange Grove Blvd, North Fort Myers
Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Friday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
The Bower School of Music offers instrumental ensembles of modest size to perform chamber music.
Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Choirs
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Friday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m.
All is Bright: Chamber Strings at Sanibel Luminary Festival
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Choirs
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Strings
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Saturday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Vocal Area Halloween Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Student Compositions Concert
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.
An Evening of Gian Carlo Menotti Operas
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, April 4 at 3:00 p.m.
An Evening of Gian Carlo Menotti Operas
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Reserve free tickets at fgcu.edu/concerts
