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October Area Events

Monday, October 3, 2022 by Paula Augustine | Area Events

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Opening Bands Concert



Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:30 PM, ETSU, Martin Center's Grand Hall

ETSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Christian Zembower and ETSU Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Joe Moore. Admission is free and open to the public.

For those who cannot attend in person, the concert can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Ai6TPRUcyuc


Guest Artist Jason Davis

Friday, October 14, 2022 7:30 PM, Powell Recital Hall, ETSU

 Jason Davis is a visiting guest for the Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric, and Science.  You can read more about him here:  ETSU welcomes new Basler Chair

This event will be held in the Martin Center's Powell Recital Hall on Friday, October 14, 2022, beginning at 7:30 pm.  Admission is free and open to the public.


Jose Ramon Mindez, Pianist

Friday, October 28, 2022, 7:30PM Powel, Recital Hall, ETSU

To read about Jose Ramon Mendez, read here: Jose Ramon Mendez | Pianist This event will be held in the Martin Center's Powell Recital Hall on Friday, October 28, 2022 beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend, you can view the concert here:  https://youtu.be/VuW5v3ocA1g


Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, The Tie That Binds

Saturday, Oct 08, 7:30 PM, ETSU Martin Center for the Arts

The 2022-2023 season officially begins with the JCSO featuring world renowned violinist, Melissa White. Purchase Tickets at https://etsutickets.com/martincenter/Online/default.asp


All That  Jazz, Milligan Music Department

October 29, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Seeger  

The Milligan Music Department will present a short, family-friendly concert that showcases the beloved jazz repertoire. The performance will feature iconic songs in fun jazz style. Free

September Area Events

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 by Paula Augustine | Area Events

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Johnson City Symphony

Sunday, September 11, 2022, 6:00pm, Winged Deer Park

Don't miss the JCSO's highly anticipated annual outdoor pop's concert. Bring the family, a picnig, and somethingto sit on and enjoy a musical evening. Admission is free and open to the public.

Malina Brothers Band

Thursday, September 22, 2022 7:30 PM, Powell Recital Hall, ETSU

The Malina Brothers Band are described as a fusion of Bluegrass and Baroque, coming to us from the Czech Republic. You can read more about them here:  Malina Brothers

Admission is free and open to the public.


Yevgeny Yontov, Pianist

Friday, September 23, 2022 7:30 PM, Powel Recital Hall, ETSU

Yevgeny Yontov is an Isreali pianist, please see more here: http://yevgenyyontov.com/bio  Admission is free and open to the public, with donations accepted at the door.  For those who cannot attend in person, the link to view the concert is: https://youtu.be/G1ioiqO752g

Appalachian Joy: Béla Fleck with Symphony of the Mountains

Satruday, September 24, 2022 7:30 PM, Toy F Ried, Eastman, Kingspoert TN

15-time Grammy Award winner Béla Fleck will join us to perform his popular “Juno Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra”. The concert will open with the world premiere of New York composer Seth Grosshandler’s “Mountain Festival Overture” followed by Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring”. Tickets can be purchased here: https://symphonyofthemountains.org/event/appalachian-joy-bela-fleck-with-symphony-of-the-mountains/

Tina Stallard, Vocalist

Satruday, September 24, 2022 7:30 PM, Powel Recital Hall, ETSU

Guest Artist Tina Stallard will be performing in the Martin Center's Powell Recital Hall on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for General Admission, $6 for non-ETSU students.

November Area Events

Monday, October 25, 2021 by Paula Augustine | Area Events

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ETSU Guest Artist Piano Recital- Awadagin Pratt

Wednesday November 17, 7:30 PM, 

Awadagin Pratt, award winning pianist and pedagogue, performs at 7:30 pm on November 17, 2021, in the Martin Center Recital Hall. Ticket Information Here: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/music/events.php