FSU’s Department of Music Celebrates Adolphe Sax Birthday With ConcertThe 11-member FSU Saxophone Orchestra, featuring FSU and community saxophonists, are presenting a recital celebrating the birthday of Adolphe Sax (born November 6, 1814) who was the Belgian-French inventor of the saxophone. The recital is Sunday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. This FSU Department of Music, Theatre and Dance concert is free and open to the public; it will also be livestreamed, follow the link at www.frostburg.edu/concerts.The program includes: “Georgia on My Mind” by Hoagy Carmichael, most widely-known from Ray Charles’ 1960 recording of the song, which was later designated the State Song for the State of Georgia; “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin, the 1902 classic piano rag (which was also sold in the 1910s on piano rolls for player pianos) that returned to prominence in the 1970s when it was used as theme music for Oscar-winning film “The Sting”; “Breathe” by Katahj Copley, written to highlight the reactions and emotions around the summer 2020 death of George Floyd; “Jarba, Mare Jarba” by Stacy Garrop, a popular traditional Hungarian-Romani folk song about longing to return to one’s homeland; and “Selections from Carmen Suite No. 1” by Georges Bizet, which was drawn from the music of his 1875 opera “Carmen”.

Kick off the Holiday Season with your first Friendsgiving Celebration of the Season - Turkey Dinner and all the Trimmings - Sunday, November 9, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMRSVP by texting Sharon at 410-300-4790

Kick off the holiday season with your first Friendsgiving of the Season, Sunday November 9. 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Osborne Newman Center. The event is FREE to all FSU students. RSVP to Sharon by texting 410-300-4790.

Discover a welcoming and supportive space where nonbinary and LGBTQ+ students can share their experiences, express their identities, and find empowerment. Together, we’ll discuss topics like breaking down barriers, increasing awareness of discrimination, and embracing the strength of your unique voice. Let’s build a community of understanding, respect, and pride—because your story matters, and so do you.

Bring a game, bring a friend! Or play one of our many board games available. Beginners and experienced players welcome. There is always someone available to teach new players. Common games played include: Ticket to Ride, Red Dragon Inn, Code Names, Werewolves of Miller's Hollow, Bang!, Sushi Go, Trash Pandas, Mysterium, Fin Span, Dog Park

The FSU Jazz Combo, directed by Tom Harrison, will perform a vibrant concert featuring timeless classics from jazz legends such as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard, and more. The event, presented by the FSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall at FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. It will also be livestreamed, click the red 'Join Stream' button on this page to join the livestream.The Jazz Combo includes Doug Holtz (trombone), Daniel Coughenour (horn), Taylor Bryan (piano), Ray Gibson (guitar), Joe Rubens III (drums), and Tom Harrison (bass), with vocalist Mackenzie Taylor featured on select pieces.The performance will showcase a diverse set of jazz standards and modern classics, including: “Blue Train” by John Coltrane, the iconic 1958 blues from his Blue Note album; “Have You Met Miss Jones?”, a 1937 jazz standard by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart; “In a Mellotone” by Duke Ellington, a 1940 classic with lyrics by Milt Gabler; and the following works featuring vocalist Mackenzie Taylor: “Footprints” by Wayne Shorter, a 1966 jazz waltz recorded with Miles Davis; “All of Me”, a 1931 chart-topping standard by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons; “Don’t Know Why” by Jesse Harris, popularized by Norah Jones and a 2003 Grammy winner; “One Note Samba” by Antônio Carlos Jobim, a Bossa Nova gem with English lyrics by Jon Hendricks; “Little Sunflower” by Freddie Hubbard, a modal piece from his 1967 album Backlash; “The Look of Love” by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, popularized by Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, and Diana Krall; and “Happy People” by Kenny Garrett, a funky jazz piece from his 2002 album.“This concert celebrates the rich legacy of jazz through the works of its most influential artists, brought to life by our talented student musicians and vocalist Mackenzie Taylor,” said Tom Harrison, Jazz Combo director. “We invite the community to join us for an evening of dynamic performances, either in person or via livestream.”For more information, contact the FSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at 301-687-4109, or music@frostburg.edu.