Jonathan Young Faculty Recital
PFW Piano Faculty Dr. Jonathan Young will present a solo piano program featuring works by Debussy, Albéniz, Chopin, Ginastera, and Liszt. 
Saturday, Sept. 19    2:30 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
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American Liszt Society with Hamilton Tescarollo and Jonathan Young
PFW Music faculty Hamilton Tescarollo and Jonathan Young will present a two-piano and solo program featuring favorite works by Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Guastavino.
Saturday, Sept. 26    5:00 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
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Guest Artist: Dr. Devin Cobleigh-Morrison 
PFW faculty Jonathan Young and Charlotte Umber will join guest artist Dr. Devin Cobleigh-Morrison on stage for a special night of music. 
Tuesday, Sept. 29    7:00 p.m.          
Rhinehart Recital Hall

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Three Rivers Choral Festival
Enjoy a day of choral performances and competition at the Three Rivers Choral Festival. 
Friday, Oct. 2    8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.          
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for participants.  

PFW Concert Bands 
Don’t miss the first PFW Bands concert of the year! Please join us this evening for a concert filled with classic and modern works featuring the Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 
Thursday, Oct. 8    7:30 p.m. 
Auer Performance Hall 
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Prime Time Swing: Television Themes in Concert 
Join the PFW Jazz Ensemble for an unforgettable night of fun! From animated favorites and superhero adventures to classic sitcoms and stylish detective stories, this program explores how television themes have become part of our shared musical culture. 
Sunday, Oct. 11    7:30 p.m. 
Auer Performance Hall
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Choir Concert I 
Please join us for the first choral concert of the year! 
Wednesday, Oct. 13        7:30 p.m.  
Auer Performance Hall 
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Woodwind Showcase Recital
Celebrate an evening of music featuring students from the studios of the Purdue Fort Wayne woodwind faculty. The program includes a variety of solo and chamber repertoire for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon, showcasing the talent and dedication of our student musicians. 
Thursday, Oct. 15        7:30 p.m.    
Rhinehart Recital Hall 
Admission is free for everyone

Vocal Division Showcase: Protest Songs
The best voices at PFW assemble to share favorite songs of revolution, revolt, and social change. You don’t want to miss this show! 
Wednesday, Oct. 21        5:00 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall 
Admission is free for everyone

Guest Artist: Morricone Youth
Morricone Youth returns to Purdue Fort Wayne for a special live-to-picture performance of the 1926 classic, The Adventures of Prince Achmed, in honor of the film’s 100th anniversary. Loosely based on famous tales from One Thousand and One Nights, Prince Achmed is humanity’s oldest surviving animated feature film and is known for its use of silhouette animation and camera work. Stay for a special Q&A with the artists following the performance.  
Tuesday, Oct. 27    7:30 p.m. 
101 Neff Hall
Admission is free for everyone, but attendees are encouraged to show up early to guarantee seats. 

Haunting Harmonies Orchestra Concert 
Enjoy the first orchestra concert of the academic year as PFW Director of Keyboard Studies, Dr. Hamilton Tescarollo performs the Totentanz (Death Dance) of Franz Liszt with the PFW Orchestra.  You’ll also enjoy other haunted harmonies by musical composers Dvorak, Bizet, Offenbach, Holst and Dvorak. Costumes encouraged!
Wednesday, Oct. 28        7:30 p.m.  
Auer Performance Hall 
Admission is free for everyone.
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Dido and Aeneas
Featuring six PFW students and the University Singers, in collaboration with company-in-residence Opera Today!, Dido and Aeneas tells the story of star-crossed lovers Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, a hero of the Trojan War. This tragic opera explores timeless themes of love, duty, fate, and betrayal, culminating in an ending that will leave you speechless. 
Thursday, Oct. 29    7:00 p.m.  
Friday, Oct. 30        7:00 p.m. 
Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab
300 E. Main St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Admission is free for everyone. 

The Canciones Project: Guest Artist Dr. John Seesholtz 
Dr. John Seesholtz, baritone, is the cofounder of The Canciones Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of Latin American music throughout all stages of academia, and former Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Colorado. He will perform a selection of canciones (songs) that celebrate the range and style of Latin American music. 
Saturday, Nov. 7    7:30 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall 
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Saxophone Studio Recital 
Discover the versatility of the saxophone at this engaging recital, where Paul Lorenz’s students take the stage for a range of performances. Enjoy everything from compelling solos to lively chamber and ensemble pieces, highlighting the breadth of saxophone artistry. 
Sunday, Nov. 8        2:30 p.m.  
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Clarinet Studio Recital 
Enjoy a variety of pieces performed by the faculty and students of PFW’s clarinet ensembles. 
Sunday, Nov. 8        5:00 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall 
Admission is free for everyone.

String Studio Recital 
Celebrate the beauty and variety of string music at our String Studio Recital. The evening will include performances by students from the violin, viola, cello, and string bass studios, culminating in a performance by the Chancellor’s String Quartet. 
Tuesday, Nov. 10       7:30 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Spring Vocal Division Showcase: Anti-Love Songs
Join the PFW voice students for an evening of music that explores the other side of love—the breakups, the near-misses, the disappointments, and the romances that never quite bloom. A month after Valentine’s Day, come enjoy a program that reminds us it’s not always roses and chocolates. Sometimes love falls apart… and sometimes that makes for the best music.
Wednesday     Mar. 25    7:30 p.m.
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

String Day 
This half-day event is open to all string players (violin, viola, cello, string bass, harp, and guitar) regardless of age, and will feature workshops led by Purdue Fort Wayne faculty artists, and guests. To RSVP, contact Kevin McMahon at [email protected]. 
Saturday, November 14      12:00 p.m. 
PFW Music Center 
Admission is free for everyone. 

Trumpet Studio Recital 
It’s trumpet time! Come to a boisterous, fun program featuring a variety of pieces by our trumpet faculty and students.
Saturday, November 14     5:00 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.
 

PFW Piano Day
Piano Day is a free event open to all pre-college pianists regardless of age. The day will include masterclasses, workshops, and performances by Purdue Fort Wayne piano faculty artists as well as a participant recital at the conclusion of the event. For questions and to RSVP, contact Dr. Hamilton Tescarollo at [email protected]. 
Sunday, Nov. 15                     1 – 6 p.m. (12:45 Check in)
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Opera Ensemble Presents: Trouble in Tahiti 
The PFW Opera Ensemble performs Leonard Bernstein’s one-act opera, featuring an English libretto by the composer. First performed in 1952, this dark drama is loosely based on the tumultuous relationship of Bernstein’s own parents, and the loneliness and resentment that can build within a family when adults forget how to communicate compassionately. 
Friday, November 20            7:30 p.m.  
Saturday, November 21       2:30 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
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Clarinet Studio Recital 
Join the clarinet students of Dr. Kylie Stultz Dessent for an evening of solo performances. The program features a range of works that highlight the versatility of the clarinet and the students' musical development throughout the semester. 
Sunday, November 22           5:00 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Piano Studio Recital
Experience a captivating recital featuring solo piano performances by the students of Dr. Hamilton Tescarollo. This varied program promises an engaging mix of styles and pieces, reflecting the rich diversity of piano music and the talent of our pianists. 
Sunday, Nov. 22               7:30 p.m.  
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Trombone Studio Recital 
Join the PFW Trombone Ensemble for an evening of captivating chamber music featuring original compositions and transcriptions for low brass. This recital will highlight a diverse program performed by current students, alumni, and community members. 
Monday, November 23         7:30 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Clarinet Studio Recital
Sunday, Apr. 12        5 p.m.
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

Guitar Studio and Ensemble Recital 
Please join us for a splendid evening of guitar music.  The program will feature a wide array of musical styles showcasing students from our School of Music guitar studios, directed by Laura Lydy.
Tuesday, December 1          7:30 p.m. 
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Admission is free for everyone.

PFW Concert Bands II
Please join us this evening as we welcome award-winning composer-in-residence, David Biedenbeder, with the Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. A premiere performance of his newest work, Time Flies, will be featured! 
Wednesday, December 2          7:30 p.m.
Auer Performance Hall 
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Three Rivers Honors Band Festival
The 2026 Three Rivers Honor Bands Weekend is an annual event that brings students together from multiple states to participate in intensive rehearsals and sectionals with nationally renowned faculty and conductors on the campus of Purdue Fort Wayne, culminating in an afternoon performance on Saturday, December 5. 
Thursday, December 3 – Saturday, December 5      All Day 
Auer Performance Hall 
Admission is free for everyone.

Home for the Holidays Concert 
It’s the most magical time of the year, and the most magical holiday concert in Fort Wayne is right here at PFW. Enjoy holiday standards and new arrangements by the orchestras and choirs of PFW, and leave feeling infused with holly jolly spirit. 
Monday, December 7        7:30 p.m. 
Auer Performance Hall
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Holiday Swing: A Jazz Celebration 
Join the PFW Jazz Ensemble for an evening of excitement as timeless holiday favorites meet the excitement, energy, and creativity of the jazz orchestra. 
Wednesday, December 9    7:30 p.m. 
Auer Performance Hall 
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