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Performing Arts

At the University of Findlay, you can pursue your career and be a part of several opportunities in the performing arts including theatre productions, band, orchestra and vocal music performances. 

About the Performing Arts

At the University of Findlay, you can pursue your career and be a part of several opportunities in the performing arts including theatre productions, band, and choral performances. We offer a music minor, vocal and instrumental ensembles and numerous theatre productions every year. Students in the performing arts programs have opportunities to perform on and off campus at various events throughout the year. 

We also encourage students to attend performances throughout the year to support our student performers!

DateEventTimeLocation
Fall Semester 2026
June – Aug. 14Enchanted BrushN/ALea Gallery
Aug. 17 – Sep. 18Ivan Fortushniak ExhibitionReception: Thu. Aug. 20,
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery
Aug. 23Findlay Civic Choir, David and Amy Lai Summer Choral Concert3:00 p.m.MCPA
Sep. 20Donnell Broadway Concert Series7:30 p.m.Stewart Center – Winebrenner TLB
Sep. 25-27Theatre Production – The MoorsFri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Powell-Grimm Theatre
Sep. 28 – Oct. 30Works from the Collection of Catherine GyllerstromReception: TBDLea Gallery
Oct. 25Oiler Marching Band Concert3:00 p.m.Koehler Center
Nov. 8The Reist Family Fall Choral Concert3:00 p.m.College First Church
Nov. 9 – Dec. 11Weiting Wei ExhibitionReception: Thu. Nov 12,
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery
Nov. 9Piano Recital7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Nov. 10Instrumental Recital – Brass7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Nov. 11Instrumental Recital – Woodwinds7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Nov. 12Voice Recital7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Nov. 13Instrumental Recital – Percussion7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Nov. 20-22Theatre Production – The Laramie ProjectFri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Powell-Grimm Theatre
Spring Semester 2027
Dec. 5Handel’s Messiah7:30 p.m.Stewart Center – Winebrenner TLB
Dec. 6Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert3:00 p.m.MCPA
Jan. 11 – Feb. 12Michael Tittel ExhibitionReception: Wed. Jan. 27
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery
Jan. 24Donnell Broadway Concert Series7:30 p.m.Stewart Center – Winebrenner TLB
Feb. 21 – Mar. 18Senior ExhibitionReception: Sun. Feb. 21
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery
Feb. 21Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert3:00 p.m.Stewart Center – Winebrenner TLB
Apr. 4George and Shirlee Whitson Spring Choral Concert3:00 p.m.MCPA
Apr. 5-29Student Art and Design ExhibitionReception: Thu. Apr. 15
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery
Apr. 19Piano Recital7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Apr. 20Instrumental Recital – Brass7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Apr. 21Instrumental Recital – Woodwind7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Apr. 21 – May 2Theatre Production MusicalFri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 2:00 p.m.
MCPA
Apr. 22Voice Recital7:00 p.m.Ritz Auditorium
Apr. 23Instrumental Recital – Percussion7:00 p.m.Egner 201
Apr. 25Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert3:00 p.m.Stewart Center – Winebrenner TLB

Performing Arts Programs

UF offers a variety of music ensembles that any student can be a part of. Many of them offer scholarships for participation. Select any of the following groups for more information: 

  • Bands (Athletic, Symphonic, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble) 
  • Choirs (Concert-Chorale, University Singers) 

The University also offers other music programs as well as a minor in theatre.

Bands

Oiler Band

Choirs

Choir Vocal Music

Music Programs

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Theatre Program

Community Music Programs

Several of our music programs are open to community members. Throughout the academic year, both the Symphonic Band and Concert-Chorale (listed above) welcome participation from the broader community. The University of Findlay also hosts summer music programs, including the Findlay Civic Band and Findlay Civic Choir, which are open to students, faculty/staff, and community members. No auditions are required for these summer ensembles.