2023/24 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 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

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 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, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Strings at Emerging Artist Series at the Sanibel Music Festival
Peace Lutheran Church, 5840 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers*
*Please note that this location is subject to change. Check this page for the most up-to-date information.

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

JAZZ

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

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

BANDS

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.                    
Wind Chamber Ensembles              
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.              
Percussion 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

ADDITIONAL STUDENT CONCERTS

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

Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Opera Workshop performance TBD

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.          
Piano Ensemble                               
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus