The School of Performing Arts houses both the Music and Theatre Departments which perform on UCF campus and in the Central FL community.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

  • Music for All UCF – Orlando Band Invitational

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    Middle and high school bands from across the state of Florida are invited to perform and receive feedback from a panel of nationally recognized educator-clinicians in Steinmetz Hall or the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theatre. Each band will have the opportunity to participate in individual clinic sessions with a clinician, who will provide personalized recommendations. This unique opportunity for young …

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  • UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025 (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown

    UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF’s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity …

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  • Pegasus String Quartet: Transfigured Night

    Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater

    Pegasus String Quartet Returns to Dr. Phillips Center for the 4th Year! Join UCF’s Pegasus String Quartet, under the direction of Ayako Yonetani, for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as the Pegasus String Quartet, UCF's premier graduate string ensemble, returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for the fourth consecutive year. Program Highlights: In the first …

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  • The Body’s Voice: Luca Vullo Shares Italy’s Silent Language

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    “The Body’s Voice” is a fun and heartfelt show where Luca Vullo brings Italy’s silent language to life. Often referred to as the “Ambassador of Italian gestures,” Luca has over a decade of experience teaching masterclasses on this subject at more than 70 international universities. Vullo’s unique expertise allows him to compare Italian gestures with those of other cultures and …

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  • Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Bands: Premieres and Collaborations

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    The University of Central Florida’s top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of firsts, including the premieres of important and impactful works and collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. The program includes the consortium premiere of a new Concerto for Trumpet and Symphonic Band, by Juan Vásquez, featuring UCF Associate Professor of Trumpet, …

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