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Ben Rosenblum Quartet
Pianist, accordionist and composer Ben Rosenblum has traversed a truly unique musical path, one that has seen him perform alongside world-class musicians across more than twenty music genres and twenty-five countries, lead bands at prestigious venues across the world, all while maintaining a signature, melodic musical voice. The program will include the premiere of a new jazz composition by UTampa music faculty, Bradford Blackburn.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
Guest Artist Recital: Paul Barnes, piano
The UTampa Music Department welcomes Paul Barnes for an evening of music for piano.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.
Charlene and Mardy Gordon Concert Series: Amernet String Quartet
Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by the New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet has garnered recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets and are Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami. Their sound has been called “complex” but with an “old world flavor.” Strad Magazine described the Amernet as “…a group of exceptional technical ability.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
Sykes Chapel Concert Series: Siglo de Oro
The ensemble is best known for its work in early music, with a repertoire stretching from Hildegard of Bingen to Dieterich Buxtehude. In particular, Siglo de Oro specializes in bringing to life repertoire that has been neglected for centuries. This has led to projects based around music by composers such as Matthias Werrecore, Sulpitia Cesis and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, bringing their long-forgotten music to new audiences in concerts, videos and recordings.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.
Ars Sonora: Valentines
Love comes in many different shapes and sizes, and love songs are no different! Enjoy an evening of some of our favorite romantic hits, including songs by Gershwin, Alan Menken and Elton John. Rain date: Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Joshua Cessna. Contact Email: jcessna@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Sykes Plaza.
Spring Choral Concert
Join us for an evening of music performed by the UTampa choirs.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.
Charlene and Mardy Gordon Concert Series: Genova and Dimitrov Duo
Hailed as "Legendary Ensemble" (American Record Guide) and as "Top Duo at the zenith of their mastery" (Fono Forum), the renowned international piano duo stars Genova & Dimitrov celebrate their 30th birthday anniversary. Numerous international awards and recordings mark up the Duo's artistic career. On that special occassion Genova & Dimitrov release their recording trilogy "Claude Debussy - Complete Works for Piano Duo" on OehmsClassics/Naxos. It is the Artists' delight to share with the concert audience selected iconic works of the great French master, a pioneer of modernism often described as a musical equivalent to Monet, and alongside some of the most captivating works by Ravel and Rachmaninoff to a spectacular fireworks display of musical rainbow colors.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
Wind Ensemble Concert
An exciting program of classic and contemporary works for wind band and jazz ensemble.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amy Bovin. Contact Email: abovin@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
David Falk Theatre.
Symphony Orchestra Concert - Symphony Masterworks Concert
Experience the power of the symphony at the University of Tampa’s Symphony Masterworks Concert, an evening celebrating the timeless brilliance of orchestral music. Join the University of Tampa Symphony Orchestra as they present tried and true classics to bold contemporary compositions that stir the soul and captivate the mind.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Megan Maddaleno. Contact Email: mmaddaleno@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
David Falk Theatre.
Faculty and Guest Artist Chamber Music Recital
Chamber Music by Claude Debussy for alto saxophone, cello and piano featuring a new trio arrangement of his Rhapsodie Mauresque.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
Guest Artist Recital: Christina Adams, violin & Sungkyeong Kim, piano
An evening of music for violin and piano featuring Christina Adams (Assistant Professor of Violin/Viola at Texas A & M - Corpus Christi) and Sungkyeong Kim (USF Collaborative Pianist and Adjunct Faculty at Florida College).
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7341.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
Sykes Chapel Concert Series: Amernet String Quartet
Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by The New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet is recognized as one of today’s exceptional ensembles and serves as Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami. Their sound has been described as “complex” with an “old world flavor.” Strad Magazine calls them “a group of exceptional technical ability.” For this performance, they will present Joseph Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ, string quartet version (1787).
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
THE SPITFIRE GRILL is based on the 1996 film of the same name, with book and music by James Valcq, and lyrics and book by Fred Alley. This poignant musical reveals the struggles of a young woman, just been released from prison, who makes the decision to begin a new life in a rural town in Wisconsin. In striving to create a new life for herself, she also helps to bring life, joy, and love back to the town. Michael Staczar, chair of the department of theatre and dance, and associate professor of theatre, will direct and choreograph this production.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
David Falk Theatre.
Charlene and Mardy Gordon Concert Series: Salzedo Harp Duo
The Salzedo Harp Duo is delighted to return to the University of Tampa! Our program will include music of Carlos Salzedo, Claude Debussy, Marcel Tournier, Bernard Andrés and other favorites!
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
THE SPITFIRE GRILL is based on the 1996 film of the same name, with book and music by James Valcq, and lyrics and book by Fred Alley. This poignant musical reveals the struggles of a young woman, just been released from prison, who makes the decision to begin a new life in a rural town in Wisconsin. In striving to create a new life for herself, she also helps to bring life, joy, and love back to the town. Michael Staczar, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and associate professor of theatre, will direct and choreograph this production.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
David Falk Theatre.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
THE SPITFIRE GRILL is based on the 1996 film of the same name, with book and music by James Valcq and lyrics and book by Fred Alley. This poignant musical reveals the struggles of a young woman, just been released from prison, who makes the decision to begin a new life in a rural town in Wisconsin. In striving to create a new life for herself, she also helps to bring life, joy and love back to the town. Michael Staczar, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and associate professor of theatre, will direct and choreograph this production.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
David Falk Theatre.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
THE SPITFIRE GRILL is based on the 1996 film of the same name, with book and music by James Valcq and lyrics and book by Fred Alley. This poignant musical reveals the struggles of a young woman, just been released from prison, who makes the decision to begin a new life in a rural town in Wisconsin. In striving to create a new life for herself, she also helps to bring life, joy and love back to the town. Michael Staczar, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and associate professor of theatre, will direct and choreograph this production.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
David Falk Theatre.
University of Tampa Treble Choir Festival Concert
University of Tampa Treble Choir Festival featuring the University of Tampa Camerata, Lumina Youth Choirs and the South Denmark Girls Choir.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Zerrin Martin. Contact Email: zemartin@ut.edu.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 PM.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.
Ars Sonora: Music from Around the World
No matter where you’re from, our cultures all share one thing: the universal language of music. Join us on a tour around the world as we explore the music of France, Mexico, Japan and many others! Rain date: Tuesday, April 7 at 8 p.m.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Joshua Cessna. Contact Email: jcessna@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Sykes Plaza.
21st-Century Enterprise: The Star Trek Captain Then and Now
In 2022, in response to fan appeals, the television series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was released as a prequel to the 1960s' original series of Star Trek, returning to the franchise's vaunted optimism in times of sociopolitical stress. This talk explores how changing public attitudes can be expressed through television soundtracks by comparing the scoring for the original series' Captain James T. Kirk and Strange New Worlds' Captain Christopher Pike, demonstrating Star Trek's sonic response to its times, then and now.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7341.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Grodon Theater.
Synergy – Spring 2026 – “Elemental Colors”
Be dazzled through a kaleidoscope of creativity! Synergy brings together the unique and extraordinary talent of students and faculty in our music technology, composition and contemporary performance programs.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Charlene A. Gordon Theater.
Sykes Chapel Concert Series: Sandro Russo, Piano and Organ
NYC-based concert pianist and organist Sandro Russo will present a double-bill recital, performing Liszt’s monumental Sonata in B minor for piano and the grand Fantasy and Fugue on “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam” for organ. This program offers audiences the chance to hear two of Liszt’s Weimar-period masterpieces in one event—works celebrated for their dazzling virtuosity and sweeping romanticism.
Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.