Our FIU Jazz Vocal Ensemble goes to JEN 2023! Congratulations to our FIU Jazz Vocal Ensemble, the Panthonics, who will be the first student group to ever represent Florida International University at the Jazz Education Network Conference! The annual conference brings together jazz beginners and experts from around the globe for a once-in-a lifetime experience. The 2023 conference will take place next January 4-7 in Orlando, FL. Our student group has been chosen to perform on both the JENerations Stage and on the New Voices Stage on January 5th! |
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| FIU Music Hour Tuesday, September 20 11:00AM - 12:00PM Our student-run radio show, FIU Music Hour, takes place every Tuesday as a live performance and broadcast in the WDNA Jazz Gallery. It is a learning lab for music students to learn production and an opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, and friends to perform in a live studio. Listen live at 88.9FM WDNA Public Radio or stream. Location: WDNA Jazz Gallery, Coral Way |
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| Vivid Viola Concert Series: Solo Recital with Michael Klotz Thursday, September 22 7:30PM Solo viola recital performed by Michael Klotz, Director of the Vivid Viola Concert Series, Teaching Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the FIU Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts, and violist of the acclaimed Amernet String Quartet. Works by Bach, Kaufman, Garcia, Gerber, and Bloch. This concert is made possible in part by the City of Miami Beach. Location: FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios |
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| FIU Piano Recital: Joseph Kingma Saturday, September 24 7:30PM Known for a sound that is “rich and encompassing," accomplished pianist Joseph Kingma is in constant demand as both a performer and teacher. Works by Haydn, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, and Schubert. Location: Wertheim Concert Hall |
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| FIU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony Friday, September 30 7:30PM The FIUSO opens its 2022-23 season with Beethoven's powerful Symphony No. 6, "The Pastoral," and works by J.C. Bach. "The Pastoral" is the most programmatic of Beethoven’s symphonies. Conducted by Javier Jose Mendoza. Location: Wertheim Concert Hall |
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| RUCKUS with Flutist Emi Ferguson Saturday, October 1 7:00PM NYC-based Ruckus is a shapeshifting, collaborative baroque ensemble with a visceral and playful approach to early music. Ruckus’ debut album, Fly the Coop, a collaboration with flutist Emi Ferguson, was Billboard’s #2 Classical album upon its release. Co-sponsorship with RK Cultural Productions. Location: Wertheim Concert Hall |
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| FIU Wind Ensemble: Inspired by Joni Wednesday, October 5 7:30PM This concert is inspired by one of Joni Mitchell’s most poignant songs, “Both Sides Now.” Under the baton of Dr. Brenton Alston, the FIU Wind Ensemble proudly presents the Southeastern Regional Premiere of Jules Pegram's work, Neon Nights. This orchestral showpiece, will take the listener on an ever-changing journey through a shimmering, cosmopolitan sound world. Location: Wertheim Concert Hall |
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| Beethoven, Brahms, and Banter Sunday, October 9 2:00PM FIU Artist in Residence and violinist Robert Davidovici will be joined by distinguished guests. After the performance, audiences have an opportunity to discuss the repertoire with the performers. Location: Wertheim Concert Hall |
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| Spotlight on FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble Sunday, October 9 7:00PM Gather oceanside for an open air concert featuring FIU's Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Michael Eckroth, as part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series. Named the "Best Latin Act" of 2020 by the Miami New Times, FIU's Latin Jazz Ensemble is one of the only large ensembles dedicated to Latin American and Contemporary Jazz, exclusively. Location: Lummus Park, Miami Beach |
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Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts 10910 SW 17th St., Miami, FL 33199 musictix@fiu.edu | 305-348-0496 | music.fiu.edu/concerts |
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