Capital University Conservatory of Music

10/08/2026

🎄 A beloved Capital tradition returns this December.

This year, the Capital University Christmas Festival returns with this year’s theme inspired by two cherished carols, 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear' and 'O Holy Night.'

Join us for an evening of music, carols, scripture, poetry and prose as the Chapel Choir, Choral Union, Cantabile, Conservatory of Music instrumentalists and Columbus arts community fill Mees Hall with the sounds of the season.

✨ December 3–6, 2026
📍 Mees Hall
🎟️ Tickets go on sale October 15

Save the date and get ready to celebrate the season with us.

10/02/2026

Happy fall y’all! October is full of great events! Which one are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments. 🍂 🎶🎻🎺

10/02/2026

Come see our wind ensembles TOMORROW! Saturday, October 3rd at 3pm in Mees Hall!

09/30/2026

As part of this year's Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, October 24, the Capital University Conservatory of Music will present a special evening of choir performances and reunions that celebrate the legacy of choral artistry at Capital University.

Choir alumni are invited to return to campus to perform in the Legacy Choir (1990–2026) and the All-Alumni Choir (all Chapel Choir and Choral Union alumni). All alumni and friends are invited to attend the free concert, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Mees Hall.

Tickets are free, but please reserve seats here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/35-years-of-chasing-beauty-honoring-dr-lyn-tickets-291709

Afterward, everyone is invited to a celebratory farewell reception for Dr. Lynda Hasseler in the Convergent Media Center at 9:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided.

Alumni interested in singing in an alumni choir can fill out the interest form here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfO4t1tBEBuzOAgPi2Lcx3e4OxPYyodYMJZtI3I4XbQM1x_A/viewform?amp;ouid=114241291802779261055

09/30/2026

Calling ALL High School Brass Players!!

BRASS BASH
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Capital University
Conservatory of Music

The Brass Area in the Conservatory of Music would love to invite High School Students, of all levels, to our Fall Brass Bash for a full day of fun, and learning more about their instruments. This will be a FREE event! The day is shaping up to look like a great event full of lots of useful information and opportunities

EVENT DETAILS:

Deadline to Register with this form will be Tuesday October 20, 2026. If you have students that want to attend after that date, please email Dr. Lance Witty. Email can be found in the registration link.

SCHEDULE:
10:30AM - Registered students arrive to campus

11:00AM - Observe and play with the Capital University Symphonic Winds with Dr. Ishbah Cox

12:00PM - Lunch (Provided by the Conservatory of Music in our Main Dining Room)

1:00PM - Individual Instrument Fundamental Routine Class hosted by Capital University Brass Faculty

2:00PM - Jazz Clinic with the Capital University Big Band with Prof. Billy Wolfe.

3:00PM - Individual Studio Masterclass/Clinic hosted by Capital University Brass Faculty.

4:00PM - Mass Rehearsal in preparation to perform in the evening concert with Capital University Students.

5:00PM - Brass Concert featuring Capital University Students and YOU!

The day will conclude between 6:00-6:30PM.

09/29/2026

Our Conservatory open house is coming up quick! On Monday, October 19th prospective students will have the opportunity to come spend the day with our students and faculty to learn more about our degree programs! Register here: https://apply.capital.edu/register/?id=9ec9f59c-4d1c-4723-bd9b-4fe25b537e5a

09/26/2026

October 3rd at 3pm in Mees Hall our concert bands will be featuring works by Granger, Copland, Wilson, and Ellerby for their first concert of the semester! We hope to see you there.

09/17/2026

Ever wonder what a rehearsal over retreat weekend with the CU Chapel Choir looks like? Here’s a glimpse of what they do.

09/15/2026

Next week the Capital University Opera & Musical Theatre will be presenting The Lucky Stiff. Join us for an amazing performance on Friday, September 25th or Saturday, September 26th in Mees Hall.

Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/capital-university-s-omt-presents-the-luck-tickets-289090

09/09/2026

Join the Capital University Pep Band next week on Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. as they kickoff the Capital Center 25th Anniversary celebration!

𝟚𝟝 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℂ𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕝 ℂ𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣

Join us in one week on September 16th at 5:30 p.m. as we celebrate The Capital Center and cut the ribbon on the brand new Betty A. Byelene Indoor Track!

The 2026-27 academic year signifies 25 years of The Capital Center as a beacon for the student-athlete experience at Capital University. We look forward to kicking off a memorable 25th year of this building and all that it means to our community!

RSVPs for next week's event can be sent directly to Ashley Waltermeyer at [email protected].

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