  {"id":208,"date":"2025-11-18T20:26:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T20:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/?page_id=208"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:44:49","slug":"mtsu-celebration-concert","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/mtsu-celebration-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"MTSU Arts Celebration Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-accent-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a999ee64ff638d04079734db8fd42658\"><strong>UPDATE: Unfortunately the 2026 MTSU ARTS Celebration Concert has been cancelled. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><!-- HERO SECTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"hero celebration-concert-hero\">\n<div class=\"hero-content\">\n<p class=\"hero-subtitle\">An evening of art, dance, music, and theatre featuring MTSU students<\/p>\n<p class=\"event-details\"><strong>Date<\/strong><br \/>Saturday, January 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuckertheatre\/access\/\">Tucker Theatre<\/a>, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ<\/p>\n<p class=\"event-admission\">Free admission. No tickets required. Seating is first come, first served.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-cta\"><a class=\"btn-primary\" href=\"#program\">View program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/11\/1080x1080_Celebration-Concert-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/11\/1080x1080_Celebration-Concert-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/11\/1080x1080_Celebration-Concert-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/11\/1080x1080_Celebration-Concert-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/11\/1080x1080_Celebration-Concert-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2025\/11\/1080x1080_Celebration-Concert.jpg 1485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><!-- INTRO SECTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"intro\" aria-labelledby=\"intro-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"intro-heading\">A showcase of MTSU Arts<\/h2>\n<p>The Celebration Concert is the annual showcase for MTSU Arts. The concert brings together students and faculty from the School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance for an evening of musical performances, theatre scenes, and original choreography. The program highlights the range of performance opportunities available to MTSU students and the creative work happening across our campus.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- GUEST HOST SECTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"guest-host\" aria-labelledby=\"guest-heading\">\n<div class=\"guest-text\">\n<h2 id=\"guest-heading\">Special Guest Host: Daniel Berryman<\/h2>\n<p>This year\u2019s Celebration Concert features guest host Daniel Berryman, a New York based performer with Broadway, national tour, and regional theatre credits. He has appeared as a swing in the national tour of <em>Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em> and has performed with orchestras across the country as a featured soloist.<\/p>\n<p>During the Celebration Concert, Berryman will guide the audience through the evening, introduce student performers, and share insights from his career on stage and in the concert hall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- WHAT TO EXPECT SECTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"highlights\" aria-labelledby=\"highlights-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"highlights-heading\">What you will experience<\/h2>\n<div class=\"highlights-grid\">\n<article class=\"highlight\">\n<section class=\"guest-host\" aria-labelledby=\"guest-heading\">\n<div class=\"guest-text\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 1.75rem;color: #1c2b59;font-weight: bold\">Music<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"highlights\" aria-labelledby=\"highlights-heading\">\n<div class=\"highlights-grid\">\n<article class=\"highlight\">\n<p>Performances from School of Music ensembles and student soloists.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured selections<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cBailando\u201d<br \/>MTSU Salsa Band<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRockin\u2019 Jerusalem\u201d<br \/>MTSU Schola Cantorum<\/li>\n<li>\u201cA Xi Dance\u201d<br \/>MTSU Chinese Music Ensemble<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cTerzetto Op. 74\u201d<br \/>MTSU String Trio<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cOld Lady Walk a Mile and a Half\u201d<br \/>MTSU Steel Pan Ensemble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"highlight\">\n<h3>Theatre<\/h3>\n<p>Scenes and songs from musical theatre and opera that showcase the work of MTSU Theatre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured selections<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cA Lot o\u2019 Livin\u2019 To Do\u201d from<i> Bye, Bye, Birdie<br \/><\/i>Daniel Berryman, MTSU Opera, MTSU Musical Theatre<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cMaria\u201d from<i> West Side Story<br \/><\/i>Daniel Berryman<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cModern Major General\u201d from<i> Pirates of Penzance<br \/><\/i>MTSU Musical Theatre, MTSU Opera<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cWith Cat-like Tread, Upon our Prey We Steal\u201d from<i> Pirates of Penzance<br \/><\/i>MTSU Musical Theatre, MTSU Opera<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cOne Day More\u201d from <em>Les Miserables<\/em><br \/>Daniel Berryman, MTSU Opera, MTSU Musical Theatre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #1c2b59;font-size: 1.75rem;font-weight: bold;font-family: inherit\">Dance<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choreography created by faculty and students in the Department of Theatre and Dance, performed by MTSU dancers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured works<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u201cResurge\u201d<br \/>MTSU Dance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"highlight\"><\/article>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Hall of Fame Induction<\/h3>\n<p>This year&#8217;s MTSU Arts Hall of Fame inductees are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>John Duke, Professor Emeritus of Music<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>James Gibson, Professor Emeritus of Art<br \/><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PROGRAM SECTION --><\/p>\n<section id=\"program\" class=\"program\" aria-labelledby=\"program-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"program-heading\">Concert program<\/h2>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/01\/MTSU-Arts-Celebration-Concert-2026-Program-P2.pdf\">here<\/a> for program<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- AUDIENCE SECTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"audience\" aria-labelledby=\"audience-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"audience-heading\">Who should attend<\/h2>\n<p>The Celebration Concert welcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current MTSU students, faculty, and staff<\/li>\n<li>Admitted and prospective students interested in studying the arts<\/li>\n<li>Alumni and families who support MTSU Arts<\/li>\n<li>Community members who enjoy live music, theatre, and dance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are exploring MTSU, this concert is an easy way to experience the energy of our arts programs in one evening.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PATRONS AND SUPPORT SECTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"patrons\" aria-labelledby=\"patrons-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"patrons-heading\">Support MTSU Arts<\/h2>\n<p>The Celebration Concert is supported in part by the MTSU Arts Patrons Society and generous community partners. The Patrons Society helps sustain performances, exhibitions, and educational opportunities that enrich students and serve Middle Tennessee audiences.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about joining the MTSU Arts Patrons Society, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/patronssociety\/\">mtsu.edu\/mtsuarts\/patronssociety.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- VISIT AND LOGISTICS SECTION --><\/p>\n<section id=\"visit\" class=\"visit\" aria-labelledby=\"visit-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"visit-heading\">Plan your visit<\/h2>\n<h3>Parking<\/h3>\n<p>Visitor parking will be available near Tucker Theatre. Please follow campus signage and posted parking guidelines.<\/p>\n<h3>Tucker Theatre Policies<\/h3>\n<p>Find rules and guidance on what is and is not allowed at Tucker Theatre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuckertheatre\/policy\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p>For more information about the Celebration Concert, email MTSU College of Liberal Arts at cla@mtsu.edu.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPDATE: Unfortunately the 2026 MTSU ARTS Celebration Concert has been cancelled. An evening of art, dance, music, and theatre featuring MTSU students DateSaturday, January 31, 2026 Time7:30 p.m. LocationTucker Theatre, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Free admission. No tickets required. Seating is first come, first served. 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