The JSO welcomes new artistic director and conductor, Sean Paul Mills, during this kick-off event, featuring Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino Overture,” Antonin Dvorak’s “American Suite,” Modest Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Reformation Symphony.” Each composer tells a story about the human experience through their own, unique musical language. Experience renewal through beautiful symphonic music! Enjoy a FREE pre-concert discussion 45 minutes prior to the performance.
Saturday, October 7 – 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 8 – 4 p.m.
Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
Talented trios Crooked Tails and The Rebel Eves (pictured), from the Land of Lincoln and the Great Lakes State respectively, will magnify your sense of the world with their soulful songs and beautiful harmonies.
Tuesday, November 28 – 7 p.m.
Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
Join Claritas Chorale, USF’s community choir, in a celebration of one of our most sacred and cherished seasons: Christmas!
Friday, December 1 – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 2 – 1 p.m.
St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse)
French horn soloist Emily Whittaker and the JSO explore music that revitalizes us in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s challenging “Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major.” Also on the program are the stirring “Froissart Overture” by Sir Edward Elgar and Max Bruch’s masterful “Symphony No. 2 in f minor.” This program will delight and surprise as the JSO and audiences journey together through some familiar and unfamiliar musical landscapes. Enjoy a FREE pre-concert discussion 45 minutes prior to the performance.
Saturday, December 9 – 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 10 – 4 p.m.
Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
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Aoife Scott and Andy Meaney – Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – 7 p.m.
USF was thrilled to welcome Aoife Scott and Andy Meaney, multiple award-winning musicians from Dublin, for the first Music at Moser show in the 2023-24 school year. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Aoife Scott brought soulful vocals and evocative storytelling to the University of St. Francis. Her music, exploring themes of love and resilience, has captured the hearts of audiences around the world, offering a unique blend of folk, traditional and contemporary styles. Scott’s recognitions include Celtic Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Vocal Album of the Year (2021) and Irish Folk Song of the Year (2017). Scott and Meaney were joined by local musicians who opened the show, then joined on stage for the encore.
Many Music at Moser performances are made possible by the students in USF’s music ensembles, directed by talented musicians and industry professionals. Click here to read more about our ensembles!
Sean Paul Mills
Director, Orchestra
Jacob Slocum
Director, Jazz Band
