The School of Performing Arts houses both the Music and Theatre Departments which perform on UCF campus and in the Central FL community.
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 …
School of Performing ArtsImmerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “If I Were A Rich Man,” as well as the enchanting melodies of “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!).” Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration …
School of Performing ArtsPart One: Solo Sojourn The evening opens with the UCF School of Arts and Literature (SoAl) and University Singers in a captivating solo set. Their performances will inspire and uplift you through a thoughtfully curated selection. Part Two: A Journey Through Mortality and Hope The second half unites the UCF University Singers, Orlando Choral Society, select members of the UCF …
School of Performing ArtsUCF 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 …
School of Performing ArtsThe UCF New Music Ensemble invites you to experience a bedtime story the way you never have before! Her parents are having a party, but Harper needs a story before she can go to sleep. Over the course of this evening, several partygoers will take a turn adding to the tale. Unfortunately, none of them can agree on how the …
School of Performing ArtsJung Choi, oboe - University of North Texas Yoon Joo Hwang, Bassoon - University of Central Florida Jihea Hong Park, Piano - Brigham Young University
School of Performing ArtsJoin Orlando Family Stage for a prehistoric adventure with Dinosaur Dance Party, a lively Theatre for the Very Young production designed for children ages 1 to 5. This 30-minute interactive show invites young audiences to stomp, clap, and groove alongside their favorite dinosaurs. With music, movement, and sensory play, Dinosaur Dance Party is more than just a performance — it’s …
School of Performing ArtsImmerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “If I Were A Rich Man,” as well as the enchanting melodies of “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!).” Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration …
School of Performing ArtsJoin us for an exciting evening showcasing the innovative work of UCF’s SVAD graduating seniors from the nationally ranked Emerging Media BFA program. Engage with the future of Orlando’s design community, connecting with talented students as they showcase groundbreaking projects in the Graphic Design and Animation & Visualization tracks. The evening will conclude with inspiring presentations from distinguished industry guests, …
School of Performing ArtsJoin best friends Happy Camper and Fuzzy on a camping adventure, told through music, puppetry, and creative play! "Let's Go Camping!" is a 45-minute interactive play designed for 2 to 5-year-olds. Along the way, children will explore the wonders of nature, meet woodland friends, and earn Junior Explorer badges. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll …
School of Performing ArtsImmerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “If I Were A Rich Man,” as well as the enchanting melodies of “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!).” Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration …
School of Performing ArtsA dynamic panel exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across diverse realms of creativity. Our expert panelists will discuss innovative applications in music, language learning, and computational creativity, offering insights into how AI is reshaping the future of artistic expression and learning methodologies. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the limitless potential of AI in pushing creative boundaries. This …
School of Performing ArtsJoin us for an extraordinary musical experience as the UCF Tenor/Bass Choir (TeBa), UCF Chamber Choir, and UCF Community Choir unite their voices for a spectacular concert under the direction of Jeffery Redding and Kelly Miller. Experience the magic of choral music with a diverse repertoire that spans from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions. Each choir will bring their unique …
School of Performing ArtsStep into a world of timeless melodies and captivating rhythms as we pay tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. This special evening will feature Rhapsody in Blue to celebrate it’s 100th anniversary, The Cuban Overture, and a set of their most iconic songs performed by UCF friends, faculty, and alumni, who will bring their music to life with passion and …
School of Performing ArtsUCF 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 …
School of Performing ArtsThe top young composers in the country converge in Orlando to hear their work performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of maestro Christopher Wilkins. The National Young Composers Challenge Composium is part concert, part masterclass, part competition, and guaranteed to be thrilling from start to finish. Doors will be kept open during the event so that patrons …
School of Performing ArtsFrom the moment light flashes and thunder crashes, audiences are swept into an epic adventure of self-discovery and courage. Forced from home by a cruel stepfather, Boom embarks on a quest where he must confront the forces of nature and face off against enchanted forest creatures. Will he find the inner strength to prevail? Combining Japanese fairy tales and folklore, …
School of Performing ArtsConcert featuring the UCF Knights Trumpet Ensemble at UCF main campus.
School of Performing ArtsThe UCF University Orchestra is an open-enrollment ensemble designed to offer continued performance opportunities for string players who wish to keep music in their lives as a recreational and aesthetic activity. Wind players and percussionists may be added on occasion but should be a member of the Concert Band to be invited. No audition is required to become a member.
School of Performing ArtsThe UCF Concert Band and University Band, the two non-auditioned ensembles in the UCF Bands presents featured works by many of the wind band’s most exciting emerging composers.
School of Performing ArtsUCF presents clarinet studio perform at UCF main campus. This recital will highlight the skills and creativity of UCF's clarinetists through a variety of pieces.
School of Performing ArtsJazz Ensemble II is a standard instrumentation big band geared toward training music education majors in the jazz idiom and developing skills in applied jazz performance. The group performs a varied repertoire of standard literature as well as new pieces composed and arranged for big band. The ensemble performs locally and regionally several times per semester.
School of Performing ArtsThe UCF Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at the University of Central Florida. Performing literature of the highest caliber. The Wind Ensemble presents two to three concerts per semester at local, regional and national venues.
School of Performing ArtsTake part in this favored tradition by bringing your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance.
School of Performing ArtsUCF student composers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and this is evident in the exciting and diverse music they create. Whether writing for the concert hall or for media including film, television and video games, our students pride themselves on their dedication to craft, openness to new ideas and meaningful interaction with listeners.
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