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EVENT: Choir Days @USF

Middle school, high school and 2-year college groups are invited to spend a day working with faculty and exploring campus. Our objective: to support your students’ learning while inspiring them to keep singing... and to consider doing so at USF. All styles, group sizes and experience levels are welcome! 

Join us Wednesdays and Thursdays in September and October. Full details, including available dates and sign-up, are here: Choir Days @USF 

EVENT: Experience USF

Join us for a day filled with presentations, performances, class observations, open rehearsals, and more. You will have the opportunity to meet many of our faculty and current students and get a sense of all the wonderful things happening in the USF School of Music. Registration is free; lunch is provided.Open to all high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate transfer students. Details will be released on the School of Music website in late August.

CONCERT: Holly Drive Collective

Our vocal ensemble students perform everywhere- including with Holly Drive! The Holly Drive Collective is an eclectic group of musicians who perform original music that runs the gamut of popular music-hip-hop, rock, folk, and R&B seasoned with some homegrown soul and funk. The Collective is made up of members of the University of South Florida's Contemporary Commercial Music program, various vocal and instrumental studios within the School of Music, and professional musicians in an around Tampa Bay. They share songs, ideas, and inspiration through their live performances and recordings.

Barness Recital Hall (Music Building, Tampa Campus). Free admission - general seating. Ticket link coming soon! Concert schedule:

• Fri, Oct 31, 7:30pm

• Sat, Nov 1, 2:00pm

PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: USF-PCS Gospel Choir at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Introducing our new collaboration with Pinellas County Schools: the USF-PCS Gospel Choir! This intergenerational community ensemble gathers USF and PCS students, staff and families under one roof to make a joyful noise. Our preview performance kicks off the Pinellas All-County Festival, welcoming the audience before they enter the hall. Registration for spring semester will be on site. Join us and spread the word!

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL. Free admission to the preview performance. RSVP link coming soon!

COMMUNITY CONCERT: Water Works

Blue Mood Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the USF Chamber Singers join forces in the first installment of ELEMENTAL, a 4-part celebration of water (fall 2025), earth (spring 2026), air (fall 2026) and fire (spring 2027).  Water Works explores themes such as conservation of water bodies... and tears... in solo, small group and full ensemble settings. From Eric Whitacre to Ella Fitzgerald, Ibeyi to DNCE, this program has something for everyone!

IPAC Theater, Pasco-Hernando State College. Free admission - Tickets available after September 1st. 

CONCERT: Opera Workshop

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and artistry as our talented participants showcase their hard work in the Opera Workshop. This performance will feature a diverse selection of beloved operatic pieces as well as musical theater performances, brilliantly brought to life by our dedicated singers and musicians.

Whether you’re a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this performance promises to be a memorable experience filled with stunning vocal performances and captivating storytelling.

Barness Recital Hall (Music Building, Tampa Campus). Free admission - general seating. Ticket link coming soon! 

CONCERT: The USF-PCS Gospel Choir

Make plans to attend our debut concert! USF and Pinellas County Schools students, staff and family members will raise their voices to celebrate faith, friendship and the joy of the season. Not to be missed!

Harbor Hall Lecture Hall (HBR 110), USF St. PetersburgTampa Campus. Free admission - general seating. Ticket link coming soon!  

CONCERT: Holly Drive Collective

Holly Drive Collective's full ensemble concert! The Collective is made up of members of the University of South Florida's Contemporary Commercial Music program, various vocal and instrumental studios within the School of Music, and professional musicians in an around Tampa Bay. They share songs, ideas, and inspiration through their live performances and recordings.

Peter & Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (Music Building, Tampa Campus). Free admission - general seating. Ticket link coming soon!

CONCERT: Joy! Songs of Love & Light

Join us in a musical celebration of love, light and the most wonderful time of the year! Featuring the USF Chamber Singers, University Singers, Blue Mood Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the USF-PCS Gospel Choir. Also featuring the Brooks-DeBartolo Chorus, recipient of our 2025 High School Honors Award. Lobby opening performance will feature the Judy Genshaft Honors College Choir. Bring your family and kick off the holiday season. The concert is free and a whole lot of fun! 

Peter & Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (Music Building, Tampa Campus). Free admission - general seating. Ticket link coming soon!