FSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance proudly presents “An Evening of Jazz: Celebrating 50 Years of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra.” The FSU Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Brent Weber and featuring trumpeter Dr. Donny Albrecht, will perform a vibrant tribute to the iconic big band formed by trumpeter Thad Jones and drummer Mel Lewis in 1965. This concert, showcasing music written and inspired by Thad Jones, takes place on Saturday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall at FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.In 1965, Jones and Lewis founded the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra in New York City, launching a legendary ensemble that redefined the big band genre. Beginning with three Monday night performances at the Village Vanguard in February 1966, the band’s innovative sound, driven by Jones’ harmonically rich compositions and Lewis’ dynamic leadership, captivated audiences and secured an indefinite engagement that continues today as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra—the longest-running steady gig in jazz history. Over its thirteen-year initial run, the orchestra produced fifteen albums, toured globally, including a historic 1972 Soviet Union tour, and introduced timeless works like Jones’ “A Child Is Born,” “Fingers,” “Little Pixie,” and “Tiptoe.” Featuring top-tier soloists and a “small group within the big band” approach, the ensemble blended virtuosic improvisation with sophisticated arrangements, setting a new standard for jazz orchestras.The FSU Jazz Orchestra will perform Thad Jones’ classics, including “This Bass Is Made for Walkin’,” “Quietude,” “A Child Is Born,” and “Us,” alongside other notable works such as Michael Brecker’s “Spherical,” Hank Levy’s “Decoupage,” Joey Calderazzo’s “Midnight Voyage,” and Gerry Mulligan’s “Mullenium.”Tickets are available at tickets.frostburg.edu, through the University Box Office in Lane University Center 203 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.), 301-687-3137, or at the door on the evening of the performance. Ticket prices are $11.73 for adults, $6.53 for seniors, military, and FSU employees (credit/debit card), and free for students and children. Cash prices are $11 for adults, $6 for seniors, military, and FSU employees, with free admission for students and children.Media Contact: FSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, 301-687-4109, music@frostburg.edu

The SafeRide Program, an initiative of the Student Government Association, offers safe transportation to current students attending Frostburg State University. SafeRide, a student-operated program, is free to all students. It provides various employment opportunities to the students of FSU as well as offers students and recognized student organizations the opportunity to earn volunteer hours. SafeRide runs almost anywhere in the city of Frostburg. Current FSU students may call the SafeRide Office at 301-687-RIDE (7433) during operating hours to request a ride.

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The Department of Music, Theatre, & Dance presents percussionist Dr. Mackenzie Jacob LaMont in a Faculty Artist Series recital on Monday, November 24, 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.The program will feature the numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.LaMont is an active composer, performer (percussion), music educator and music industry/audio recording specialist. His recent compositions have been focused on the environment as well as political and philosophical issues, with the sound world inhabiting a space somewhere between minimalism and post-progressive rock (with dashes of polystylism here and there). LaMont has a DMA in music composition with a cognate in percussion from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where he studied composition with Michael Fiday, Joel Hoffman and Douglas Knehans, and percussion with James Culley and Allen Otte. He holds prior degrees in composition, percussion performance and music technology/recording, and previously studied composition and percussion at the University of Indianapolis with John Berners and Paul Berns, respectively. He is an assistant professor at FSU, where he teaches percussion lessons and ensemble, composition lessons and courses, and various courses within the music industry track.

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Frostburg State University Presents Faculty Artist Series: Dr. Mark Gallagher, Dr. Brent Weber, and Dr. Jay DeWire in ConcertThe FSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance proudly presents an evening of chamber music as part of its Faculty Artist Series, featuring Dr. Mark Gallagher on clarinet, Dr. Brent Weber on bassoon, and Dr. Jay DeWire on piano. The performance will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public; it will also be llivestreamed, click the red 'Join Stream' button on this page to view the live performance.This captivating program showcases three works that blend classical elegance with early romantic fervor, highlighting the virtuosity and interpretive depth of the performers. Opening the program is “Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano in E-flat Major” by Archduke Rudolf. A student and patron of Beethoven, Rudolf crafted this trio with a style reminiscent of early Beethoven, infused with echoes of Mozart’s grace. Composed for clarinetist Count Ferdinand von Troyer, the work’s three completed movements—Allegro moderato, Scherzo, and Larghetto with Variations—offer a balanced interplay among the instruments, showcasing the clarinet while giving the bassoon and piano substantial roles.Next up is “Märchenbilder, Op. 113, and Five Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 127” by Robert Schumann, arranged for clarinet and piano by Dr. Mark Gallagher. Schumann’s “Märchenbilder” (Fairy Tale Pictures) comprises four evocative character studies, with Dr. Gallagher’s arrangement combining the moody, nostalgic first movement and the tender, reflective fourth movement with the expressive “Five Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 127.” This unique arrangement highlights Schumann’s emotional depth, with the clarinet and piano weaving a rich tapestry of shifting moods, from melancholy to serene reverie, reflecting the poetic and fantastic essence of Schumann’s music.The program will conclude with “Grand Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano, Op. 36” by Anton Eberl. A contemporary of Mozart, Eberl was a prolific composer whose works were often mistaken for Mozart’s due to their melodic beauty and classical refinement. This late work, composed in 1806, blends classical structure with early romantic stirrings. Its four movements—Allegro con spirito, Adagio non troppo, Scherzo, and Allegretto—feature graceful melodies and innovative writing, particularly for the bassoon, showcasing Eberl’s skill and the trio’s dynamic interplay.This concert promises an evening of musical discovery, bringing together rarely performed gems by composers whose connections to Beethoven and Mozart enrich their works with historical and artistic significance. Dr. Gallagher, Dr. Weber, and Dr. DeWire, esteemed faculty members of Frostburg State University, bring their expertise and passion to this thoughtfully curated program.For more information, contact the FSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at (301) 687-4109, music@frostburg.edu, or visit http://www.frostburg.edu/concerts. Join us in person or online for an unforgettable evening of chamber music.Dr. Mark Gallagher (clarinet) website: http://www.markgallagher.net/Dr. Jay DeWire (piano) bio: https://www.frostburg.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/music/faculty.php#DeWireDr. Brent Weber (bassoon) bio: https://www.frostburg.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/music/faculty.php#Weber

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

Join the Gender Identity and Sexuality Alliance (GISA) for biweekly meetings on Wednesdays at 4pm in Lane 109 to build and support our LGBTQ+ campus community!

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 Chamber Orchestra in recital on Wednesday, December 3, 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.

The Student Government Association's mission is to bridge the gap between students, faculty, staff, and administration, while shaping tomorrow's leaders today! Our General Body Meetings are where that mission comes to life. The agenda typically involves:Swearing in new SenatorsSharing updates on campus initiatives, events, and resourcesVoting on legislationProviding funding to recognized student organizationsAddressing students comments and concerns We invite you to attend our bi-weekly meetings, held Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Lane Univeristy Center, Atkinson Room, to observe the process in action!

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance present the FSU Wind Ensemble in concert on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU's Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.Purchase tickets online at https://frostburgtix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2243, or through the University Box Office, Lane University Center 203 (Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM - 4 PM), phone 301-687-3137. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the concert. Price for credit/debit card purchase: $11.73 adult; $6.53 senior, military, FSU employees; and free for students and children. Cash purchase: $11 adult; $6 senior, military, FSU employees; and free for students and children.

All FSU students are invited for a Christmas Movie Marathon - Friday, December 5, 2025 6 pm til ??? at the Osborne Newman Center. This is a free event that includes hot chocolate, cookies, ginger bread house making, games and more... Do you have too much work to do? Then bring it with you, sit by the fireplace and use the wifi.

The SafeRide Program, an initiative of the Student Government Association, offers safe transportation to current students attending Frostburg State University. SafeRide, a student-operated program, is free to all students. It provides various employment opportunities to the students of FSU as well as offers students and recognized student organizations the opportunity to earn volunteer hours. SafeRide runs almost anywhere in the city of Frostburg. Current FSU students may call the SafeRide Office at 301-687-RIDE (7433) during operating hours to request a ride.

Storybook Holiday is a free, magical children's event that takes place at various locations around Main Street in Frostburg. Enjoy fun, holiday-themed acitivties, crafts, and treats!

The SafeRide Program, an initiative of the Student Government Association, offers safe transportation to current students attending Frostburg State University. SafeRide, a student-operated program, is free to all students. It provides various employment opportunities to the students of FSU as well as offers students and recognized student organizations the opportunity to earn volunteer hours. SafeRide runs almost anywhere in the city of Frostburg. Current FSU students may call the SafeRide Office at 301-687-RIDE (7433) during operating hours to request a ride.

The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents their annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.Purchase tickets online at https://frostburgtix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2244, or through the University Box Office, Lane University Center 203 (Mon-Fri 10am- 4pm), phone 301-687-3137. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the concert. Price for credit/debit card purchase: $11.73 adult; $6.53 senior, military, FSU employees; and free for students & children. Cash purchase: $11 adult; $6 senior, military, FSU employees; and free for students & children.

A Yuletide Celebration of Celtic Music and DanceKilts and tartan abound in a joyous musical celebration of ancient Gaelic carols, lively Irish tunes and heartwarming seasonal melodies. Join U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and Gaelic singer Seán Heely and an ensemble of acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical holiday journey through Scotland and Ireland. Delight in the stirring sounds of the fiddle, Highland pipes, harp, percussion, bouzouki, bass, guitar piano, harmonium and a fleet-footed percussive dancer.Heely is an award-winning Irish fiddler, singer and harpist in the folk and Gaelic traditions of Scotland and Ireland. Irish fiddle legend and National Heritage Fellow Liz Carroll declared him to be “one powerhouse of a fiddler.” This high-energy group has performed in venues including the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, Hylton Performing Arts Center and at events such as the Garrett County Celtic Festival, the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, the Virginia Scottish Games and the Niel Gow Festival in Scotland.Presented by Rhythm of the Arts.CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.

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