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.

Join CCM and the Catholic Parish of Divine Mercy for weekly adoration and rosary Wednesdays 6-7 PM at Divine Mercy Parish at St. Michael Church, 44 E. Main Street, Frostburg. Take some quiet time with God and let your soul find rest.For more information or transportation contact Sharon at 410-300-4790

The Department of Music, Theatre, & Dance presents the FSU Guitar Ensemble and Studio Recital on Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU's Pealer Performing Arts Center. The recital is free and open to the public. If you cannot attend in-person, the recital will also be livestreamed; click the ‘JOIN STREAM' button on this page to view the live performance.

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Frostburg State University Presents Senior Recital “Thank You for the Music” Featuring Mezzo-Soprano Erica RecordsThe Frostburg State University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance proudly presents “Thank You for the Music”, the senior recital of mezzo-soprano Erica Records. The performance will take place on Friday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public; also livestreaming, follow the link at www.frostburg.edu/concerts.Accompanied by Dr. Joseph Yungen on piano, Records will perform a diverse program spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, including selections by J.S. Bach, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré, W.A. Mozart, and G.F. Handel. The recital also features Broadway and modern favorites, including Meredith Willson’s “‘Til There Was You” from “The Music Man”, Sara Bareilles’ “Soft Place to Land,” Stephen Schwartz’s “Meadowlark” and “What is this Feeling?” from “Wicked”, and Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.”The program culminates with Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ “Thank You for the Music,” the recital’s title piece, originally recorded by the pop group ABBA in their 1977 album “The Album” and considered a farewell song for the group, reflecting on their musical journey.Records will be joined by guest artists Jelynna Horsey (soprano) and Bella McConnell (alto), as well as the FSU Altissia Treble Choir under the direction of Dr. Scott Rieker.A native of Cresaptown, MD, and a 2021 graduate of Allegany High School, Records is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Music this December 2025. She has studied voice under Mr. Michael Welch and previously with Dr. Colin Johnson, Ms. Bixiao Wang, Mr. Gregory Stuart, and Coty Forno. An active member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Records has earned recognition on the Dean’s List and participation in the FSU Honors Program.Erica is grateful for the support of her parents, Sharon and Ken Bennett (Cresaptown, MD), in making this journey not only successful, but fun and rewarding, and making possible her plans to pursue a career as a choral or general music teacher in middle or high school.