FSU’s College of Music announces 2025–2026 concert season: A year of legacy, innovation and firsts
Florida State University’s College of Music announces its 2025–2026 concert season, a series of performances celebrating musical excellence through both beloved classics and exciting new works.
This season will feature more than 35 concerts, operas, festivals and faculty showcases so audiences can explore music that spans centuries, styles and cultures.
“This season reflects who we are as the FSU College of Music — deeply rooted in more than 125 years of musical and academic excellence while looking into the future of the musical experience,” said Greg Jones, associate dean of the College of Music. “As we celebrate our rich legacy, we also embrace the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, ensuring that our students and audiences are continually inspired by both tradition and innovation.”
The season opens Friday, Sept. 19 with the University Symphony Orchestra, led by Alexander Jiménez, professor of conducting and director of orchestral activities, featuring Ravel’s “Piano Concerto for the Left Hand,” performed by Doctoral Concerto Competition winner Molly Reid, and Respighi’s breathtaking tone poem “Pines of Rome.”
Other fall highlights include the Wind Orchestra’s tribute to legendary FSU Band Director James Croft (Sept. 26), the faculty showcase “May I Have This Dance?” (Oct. 9) and an appearance by jazz icon Helen Sung with the Honors Jazz Combo (Oct. 13).
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