All concerts and recitals are free and do not require tickets, unless otherwise noted
2022/2023 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 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ~ CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN
Chamber & University Choirs, Bel Canto & Cantabile
Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Please consider an RSVP to this event by registering at fgcu.edu/joyful
Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Choir with Alumni Choir
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Bel Canto & Cantabile Sing Out! celebrating Black History Month
First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers
Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir Bon Voyage Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Naples, 250 6th St S, Naples
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber & University Choirs with Symphony Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir
Bower Chapel, 130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Bel Canto & Cantabile
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
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 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples ***Please note the change of
venue
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Joyful & Triumphant
Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr., Naples
Please consider an RSVP to this event by registering at fgcu.edu/joyful
***Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m.
All is Bright ~ FGCU Strings play a concert to benefit the residents of Sanibel
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
This concert is free and open to the public ***Please note the change of time and
location for this concert. It was initially to be held at the Sanibel Luminary Festival.
Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra with Chamber & University Choirs
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs
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 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
The FGCU Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band perform the highest quality music composed and adapted for wind band.
Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Blue Band)
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Green Band)
Cypress Lake High School, 6750 Panther Ln, Ft. Myers
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Orchestra
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. **Please note the updated time
Wind Orchestra
Fort Myers High School, 2635 Cortez Blvd, Fort Myers
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band (Green Band)
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. **Please note the updated time
Symphonic Band (Blue Band)
North Fort Myers High School, 5000 Orange Grove Blvd, North Fort Myers
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles
The Bower School of Music offers instrumental ensembles of modest size to perform chamber music.
Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
String Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
String Chamber Ensembles
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Piano Ensemble
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus
Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Make Them Hear You Student Cabaret, directed by Julie Bearden Carver
U. Tobe Recital Hall, Music Building, FGCU Campus