2026-2027 Music Performance Calendar
Schedule subject to change – be sure to check back here for any updates!
For additional information, call (218) 755-2915 or email music@bemidjistate.edu.
Fall 2026 Music Performances
| Date | Event | Start Time | Venue |
| Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | Faculty Recital: Jennifer Olson and Dan Will | 7:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Faculty Recital: Cory Renbarger and Stephen Carlson — Leaving War, Finding Love | 7:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert | 3:00 PM | Main Theater |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | String Orchestra Mini-Conference | All day | Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Bemidji Opera Theater: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown | 7:00 PM | Main Theater |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Bemidji Opera Theater: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown | 2:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Bemidji Opera Theater: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown | 7:00 PM | Main Theater |
| Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | Bemidji Opera Theater: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown | 2:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | University Singers | 7:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Faculty Recital: Eric Olson | 7:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Wind Ensemble | 3:00 PM | Main Theater |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | NATS Preview | 6:30 PM | Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | NATS — BSU Host Site | Schedule Varies | Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Jazz Ensemble | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Olson Vocal Studio Recital | 3:00 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Symphonic Band | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Bemidji Chamber Orchestra | 6:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Trombone Choir | 7:30 PM | Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Christmas in the Pines* | 7:30 PM | Sanford Center |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Christmas in the Pines* | 7:30 PM | Sanford Center |
| Sun, Dec 6, 2026 | Jingle Pops | 3:00 PM | Main Theater |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Symphonic Band | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
Spring 2027 Music Schedule
| Date | Event | Start | Venue |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 | Faculty Piano Recital: Stephen Carlson | 3:00 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | University Singers Concert | 7:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 | Bemidji Choir Home Concert | 7:30 PM | First Lutheran Church |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Opera Night Cabaret | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | Opera Night Gala^ | 6:00 PM | Sanford Center |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Bemidji Concert Series: Nosikova & Moeller | 7:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | DeKrey Competition | 3:00 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | Wind Ensemble Concert | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 | Dual Violin Recital: Olson & Schoenberg | 3:00 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Jazz Band Concert | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Bemidji Chamber Orchestra | 6:30 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Symphonic Band Concert | 7:30 PM | Main Theater |
| Sat, Apr 24, 2027 | Bemidji Chorale | 7:00 PM | Venue TBD |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 | Bemidji Chorale | 2:00 PM | Venue TBD |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Olson Vocal Studio Showcase | 3:00 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 | Violin Studio Recital | 3:00 PM | Thompson Recital Hall |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Choir Masterwork / Senior Concert | 7:30 PM | Beaux Arts Ballroom |
Ticket Prices |
| Student Recitals are free |
| $10.00 for adults 18 and over |
| $8.00 for 62+ and veterans |
| Bemidji Concert Series are $20.00 For adults, $15.00 for seniors |
| BSU/NTC students are FREE – students K-12 FREE |
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* Christmas at the Pines is held at the Sanford Center with special pricing. General Admission $50; children 10 and under $35 |
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^Opera Night tickets held at Sanford Center will have special pricing. $65.00 For Admission and BSU/NTC Students will be $40.00 |