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Performances and Events

Experience the Excellence of the Conservatory of Music

Immerse yourself in a world of captivating performances and enrich your artistic experience at the Conservatory of Music. With a vibrant array of performances organized throughout the year, we contribute to the thriving performing arts culture at Biola University. From mesmerizing live theatre performances to intimate chamber music concerts and inspiring faculty recitals, our diverse lineup of events offers something for everyone. Discover the magic of our performances below and embark on a journey of artistic exploration and inspiration.

Sketch of the front of Crowell Hall

Music at Noon

Seraphour Vocal Quartet

    • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
    • 12:30 p.m. Pacific
Pink heart on red background

Biola Musical: She Loves Me

Music by Jerry Bock | Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joe Masterhoff | Directed by Rachel Tracie

    • Thursday, February 6, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Pink heart on red background

Biola Musical: She Loves Me

Music by Jerry Bock | Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joe Masterhoff | Directed by Rachel Tracie

    • Friday, February 7, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Pink heart on red background

Biola Musical: She Loves Me

Music by Jerry Bock | Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joe Masterhoff | Directed by Rachel Tracie

    • Saturday, February 8, 2025
    • 2:30 p.m. Pacific
Pink heart on red background

Biola Musical: She Loves Me

Music by Jerry Bock | Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joe Masterhoff | Directed by Rachel Tracie

    • Saturday, February 8, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Pink heart on red background

Biola Musical: She Loves Me

Music by Jerry Bock | Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joe Masterhoff | Directed by Rachel Tracie

    • Sunday, February 9, 2025
    • 2:30 p.m. Pacific
Sketch of the front of Crowell Hall

Music at Noon

Beth Nam & Sookkyung Cho, piano 4-hands

    • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    • 12:30 p.m. Pacific
Pencil writing on staff paper

Composition Concert

featuring original works by the students of the Conservatory

    • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Conservatory Visit Day

Conservatory Visit Day

    • Friday, February 21, 2025
    • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Pacific
Photos (from left to right) of Li-Lishan Hung, Elizabeth Larson, Keith Williams

Biola Conservatory Faculty Trio Concert

featuring Elizabeth Larson, violin; Keith Williams, cello; Li-shan Hung, piano

    • Friday, February 21, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Brass instruments on pavement

Symphonic Winds Spring Concert

under the direction of Dr. Karl Meyers

    • Sunday, February 23, 2025
    • 5 p.m. Pacific
Photo of Rique Pantoja at a keyboard and microphone

Guest Artist: Rique Pantoja Rio Jazz Quintet

    • Friday, March 14, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Hand holding music

Biola Choral Ensembles Spring Concert

Biola Chorale directed by Dr. Shawna Stewart University Chorus directed by John Tebay

    • Sunday, March 23, 2025
    • 5 p.m. Pacific
Black piano in a white room

Piano Area Recital

An evening of piano music performed by Conservatory piano students

    • Monday, March 24, 2025
    • 6 p.m. Pacific
Violin, viola, cello, and bass

Chamber Music Recital

featuring student ensembles of the Conservatory of Music

    • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Retro sign

Biola Theatre presents A Night of Students-Directed One Act Plays

No Exit directed by Natalie Wilson | Gun and a Motel Bible directed by Makenzie Pappan

    • Thursday, March 27, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Retro sign

Biola Theatre presents A Night of Students-Directed One Act Plays

No Exit directed by Natalie Wilson | Gun and a Motel Bible directed by Makenzie Pappan

    • Friday, March 28, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Black and white guitar neck, drum set, saxophone

Biola Jazz Ensemble

Spring Concert

    • Friday, March 28, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Retro sign

Biola Theatre presents A Night of Students-Directed One Act Plays

No Exit directed by Natalie Wilson | Gun and a Motel Bible directed by Makenzie Pappan

    • Saturday, March 29, 2025
    • 2:30 p.m. Pacific
Retro sign

Biola Theatre presents A Night of Students-Directed One Act Plays

No Exit directed by Natalie Wilson | Gun and a Motel Bible directed by Makenzie Pappan

    • Saturday, March 29, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Retro sign

Biola Theatre presents A Night of Students-Directed One Act Plays

No Exit directed by Natalie Wilson | Gun and a Motel Bible directed by Makenzie Pappan

    • Sunday, March 30, 2025
    • 2:30 p.m. Pacific
Pop Ensembles in a 1970s font and style

Pop Ensembles

Performing songs from the 1970s!

    • Wednesday, April 2, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
The Letters "BSO" on a darkened photo of an orchestra

Biola Symphony Orchestra

Spring Concert

    • Friday, April 4, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Percussion mallets

Music at Noon

Percussion Ensemble

    • Wednesday, April 23, 2025
    • 12:30 p.m. Pacific
Victorian Opera House

Opera Scenes

Sweet Sorrow: Meetings & Farewells in Opera

    • Wednesday, April 23, 2025
    • 7:30 p.m. Pacific
Brown wooden music notes on staff paper and a yellow plank background

University Chorus Spring Sing

    • Sunday, April 27, 2025
    • 7 p.m. Pacific
Old fashioned vocal mic on a purple background

Biola Vocal Jazz

Spring Concert

    • Monday, April 28, 2025
    • 8 p.m. Pacific

More Ways to Experience the Conservatory

In addition to our regular concerts or special performances featuring guests of the Conservatory, our students are producing amazing work through various groups. Learn about them below.

Ensembles

Our student ensembles rehearse, perform, tour and record together on a regular basis. Entrance into an ensemble is audition-based and provides students with a variety of performance opportunities.

Learn About Ensembles

Theatre Productions

Biola’s Theatre department holds on-campus and off-campus dramatic productions throughout the academic year. Theatre students participate in shows available to the Biola community and general public.

Learn About Theatre Productions