Jacksonville State University Events Arts Humanities

Jazz-o-rama

Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7 – 9pm

Jazz O Rama returns for an evening of outstanding live music featuring Jazz Ensembles I, II, III, and IV, along with special guest vocalist Jilla Webb.

Join us on Sunday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. for a showcase of the talent, passion, and artistry of Jax State's jazz musicians. Whether you're a longtime jazz enthusiast or simply looking for an enjoyable night of entertainment, Jazz O Rama promises an unforgettable performance.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Phil & Denise Webb Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance
More info: give.jsu.edu…

Handel Messiah

Friday, November 6, 2026, 7 – 9pm

The JSU Chamber Singers and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frideric Handel's Messiah.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Phil & Denise Webb Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance
More info: jaxstatearts.evenue.net…

Jax State Orchestra

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

High School Choral Festival

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Irish Christmas in America

Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8 – 10pm

The sights, sounds and traditions of an Irish Christmas are coming to Jacksonville State University this holiday season when Irish Christmas in America takes the stage at the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts (ROC) on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m.

Now in its 21st season, Irish Christmas in America brings together leading Irish musicians, singers and dancers for a family-friendly evening of music, storytelling, humor and holiday traditions.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Phil and Denise Webb Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance, Special Event
More info: jaxstatearts.evenue.net…

Locked In: BFA/BA Senior Exhibition

Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5 – 7pm

Join us for the Fall 2026 BFA/BA Senior Seminar Show!

This exhibition is the capstone project for our graduating seniors. They each put together their own exhibition to show off the skill set, creativity, and knowledge gained while here in the Department of Art & Design.

December 8, Manners Gallery at Hammond Hall, 5pm-7pm. Free and open to the public!

Campus Location: Hammond Hall
Room: Manners Gallery at Hammond Hall
Audience: Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Public, Student
Cost: $0.00
Department: Art & Design
Sponsor: College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
Event Type: Exhibit
More info: www.jsu.edu…

Southerners Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Calhoun County Honor Band

Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 12, 2026

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Randy Owen Center
Audience: Public
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance

Secret Sisters

Saturday, January 23, 2027, 7pm

Since their 2010 self-titled debut, The Secret Sisters, Alabama-bred siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle have brought their spellbinding harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life and love and womanhood.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance
More info: jaxstatearts.evenue.net…

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 7pm

The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings the unforgettable sound of swing to life with the music of legendary bandleader Glenn Miller. Featuring more than 1,700 arrangements, the orchestra is renowned for its signature sound, where the clarinet carries the melody, doubled by the tenor saxophone.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance
More info: jaxstatearts.evenue.net…

Honor Choir

Thursday, February 18, 2027

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Randy Owen Center
Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance

Chamberwinds and Jazz

Tuesday, February 23, 2027, 7pm

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Spring Choral Showcase

Friday, March 12, 2027

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Band-o-rama

Thursday, April 1, 2027, 7pm

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Jazz Fest

Friday, April 2, 2027

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents: World on a String – Swinging Songs of Broadway

Friday, April 2, 2027, 7pm

Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway's most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance
More info: jaxstatearts.evenue.net…

Jack Piper, Junior Recital, French Horn

Saturday, April 3, 2027, 7 – 8pm

Audience: Alumni, Faculty, Public, Student
Department: Music
Event Type: Music Department
Sponsor: David L. Walters Department of Music

Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band

Tuesday, April 6, 2027

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Vienna Girls Choir

Saturday, April 10, 2027, 7pm

Emerging from Vienna's long choral tradition, the Vienna Girls Choir continues the Vienna Boys Choir's legacy of excellence with a distinct voice and vision of its own. Founded in 2004 with just a handful of singers, the ensemble has since flourished into a full-fledged choir of 25 girls between the ages of 10 and 14.

Campus Location: Randy Owen Center
Room: Concert Hall
Audience: Public
Department: ROC
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center
Event Type: Performance
More info: jaxstatearts.evenue.net…

Jax State Orchestra

Tuesday, April 13, 2027, 7pm

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center

Collegiate & A Capella Choir

Friday, April 16, 2027, 7pm

Audience: Public
Department: Music, ROC
Event Type: Performance
Sponsor: Randy Owen Center