Saint Vincent College Concert Series
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Mission Statement
Many institutions of higher learning as well as houses of worship have a concert series. These concert series vary in their vision and mission: some are the result of a generous bequest; others serve to showcase an important musical instrument (a concert grand piano or pipe organ) and still others are centered around an architecturally significant performance space. These are certainly valid reasons, however, the most important reason for such a series is people. In a world that is fractured and broken, the arts can restore and unify. Music is the lingua franca of all the world’s peoples.
- The Saint Vincent College Concert Series is dedicated to enriching the local community by presenting outstanding musical performances and fostering connections between music and academic excellence.
- Through a dynamic lineup of artists and genres, we seek to foster a vibrant cultural environment, promote artistic expression, and create memorable experiences that bring students, faculty, and the local community together. These performers are “teaching artists” – those individuals who engage with the audience and use their music to teach and enrich, not just entertain.
- Our series fosters a love for the arts, supports emerging and established artists, and provides students with unique opportunities to engage with and appreciate a wide range of musical genres.
- This series is committed to showcasing the exceptional talent and artistry of our distinguished music faculty. Our mission is to provide a platform for faculty members to share their passion for music with students, colleagues, and the broader community.
- Through this series, we aim to inspire a love for music, encourage artistic growth, and build confidence in our students by providing a supportive and dynamic platform for students to present their work, develop their performance skills, and gain valuable experience in a performance setting.
Music, Theater, & Performing Arts
2025-2026
Admission is free to all events in this series, unless otherwise indicated.
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Oct. 10: Music at Midday: Student Keyboard Recital
Join us for a studio recital given by our piano and organ students. This is an opportunity for our students to demonstrate their progress, and experience real-life performance in an informal setting.
Friday, October 10, Noon
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Oct. 17: Piano Recital - J. Christopher Pardini
Enjoy the timeless elegance of Mendelssohn’s Three Caprices and the exquisite lyricism of Mozart’s beloved Sonata in A Major concluding with the charming Rondo alla Turca. Arrangements of familiar hymns and spirituals round out this program of memorable music performed on the Steinway concert grand piano in the Saint Vincent Basilica Crypt.
Friday, Oct. 17, 7 pm
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Nov. 21: Music at Midday - The Eight Little Preludes and Fugues for Organ
The Eight Little Preludes and Fugues for Organ: Eight Anonymous Masterpieces
Step into the intricate world of Baroque organ brilliance as we present the beloved Eight Little Preludes and Fugues, long attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. Whether composed by the master himself or a gifted student, these charming and expressive works have inspired generations of musicians and continue to enchant audiences around the world.
Friday, Nov. 21, Noon
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Dec. 1: SVC Bands Christmas Concert
The annual Christmas concert by the Saint Vincent Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. Ring in the season and join us for an evening of Christmas favorites.
Monday, Dec. 1, 7:30 pm
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Dec. 2: SVC Singers with soloists from SVC Opera Workshop
The vocal ensembles at Saint Vincent College, SVC Singers, and students from Opera Workshop combine for a special concert of holiday theater and music, featuring Gian Carlo Menotti’s moving, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” a family-appropriate event.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 pm
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Dec. 5: Music at Midday: Student Keyboard Recital
Join us for a studio recital given by our piano and organ students. This is an opportunity for our students to demonstrate their progress, and experience real-life performance in an informal setting.
Friday, Dec. 5, Noon
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March 15: Kaleidoscope: Music and Performing Arts Showcase
A showcase of student soloists and ensembles—Kaleidoscope is a thrilling and fast-paced experience that features everything the Department of Music and Performing Arts has to offer.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, or free with an SVC ID.
Sunday, March 15, 2 pm
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April 27: Saint Vincent College Spring Music Concert: Featuring SVC Bands and Singers
The FINALE for the Music Department in celebration of the close of the Spring 2026 semester celebrating our talented, emerging artists!
Monday, April 27, 7:30 pm
Performing Arts Center, Robert S. Carey Student Center
Arts at Saint Vincent
To view our entire line-up of arts events across campus this academic year, please view our brochure.