Cleveland State School of Music, Division of Performing Arts

10/12/2026

The Atlantic Brass Quintet bring you an evening of new music live in the Drinko Recital Hall. Works by Jan Bach, Marti Epstein, Reena Esmail, Elgar Howarth, and Jeff Scott.

Featuring:
Tim Leopold & Micah Killion, Trumpets;
Ben Wulfman, French Horn;
John Faieta, Trombone;
John Manning, Tuba.

Dr. Andrew Rindfleisch, Music Director;
Kayla Selan & Grayson Moore, Stage Crew;
Jeris Miller, Sound;
John Powell & Cooper Sanders, A/V Recording

10/10/2026

The CSU Percussion Ensemble, instructed by Professor Katalin La Favre and joined by guest composer and percussionist, Peyton McDonald perform an evening of psychedelic marimba works, improvisation, and solo marimba repertoire.

Featuring: Owen Seech-Hrvatin, Elsie Vermilye, Leslie Luhuta, Bryson Moffat, and Peyton McDonald

10/09/2026

The CSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Birch Browning, joined by the Atlantic Brass Quintet bring you music by Leonard Bernstein and others live in the Waetjen Auditorium.

10/06/2026

The CSU Jazz Combos and Pop/Rock Ensemble instructed by Profs. Chris Vance and Bill Ransom bring you an evening of straight ahead jazz, fusion, and rock-n-roll live in the Drinko Recital Hall.

10/05/2026

The CSU Jazz Ensemble with professor Joe Miller conducting live in the Drinko Recital Hall.

Groovin' Hard by Don Menza;
So What by Miles Davis;
Ran Kan Kan by Tito Puente;
Maidan Voyage by Herbie Hancock (Kayla Selan conducting);
Dat Dere by Bobby Simmons;
Greasy Sack Blues by Don Rader;
Little Big Gumbo by Victor Lopaz

Performers include: Eddie Manning Jonathan Menelka, Julian Sagnes Lili Filippelli, Max Schlenk Nate Collins, Oliver Boyette, Grace Beatty, Jenner Miranda, Kayla Selan, Logan Horvorka, Remy Urankar, Shawn Holloway, Will Horner, Hedy Wade, Jay Williams, Tamir Saleem-Peoples, Mekhi Dawson, Alex DeGross, Alex Washington, Arman Jocek, Cian Liaskos, Cooper Sanders, Jay Williams

09/16/2026

CSU Faculty Jazz Combo Featuring Dave Sterner, Sax; John Karkosiak, Guitar; Jennifer James, Piano; Chris Vance, Bass; Bill Ransom, Drums.

08/28/2026

We are pleased to invite you to perform in the annual CSU Alumni and Friends Wind Band. The group will perform in Waetjen Auditorium on Friday, October 9, 20216 at 7:00 PM. The CSU Wind Ensemble will perform on the second half of the concert with our guest artists, the Atlantic Brass Quintet. Our guest conductor for the A&F Band will be Maestro Dan Crain.

Rehearsal Dates and Times:

Rehearsals: Sundays, September 27, and October 4: 6 - 9 PM
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, October 9, 6 PM
Performance: Friday, October 9, 7:00 PM

All events are at CSU.

If you would like to join us, please fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/6HizDorjBuFBAsCh6.

We're gathering data on alumni and music friends who are interested in the band program at Cleveland State University and might like to perform in an 'Alumni and Friends' band. We'll only schedule the band if we get enough commitments. Rehearsal Dates and Times Rehearsals: Sundays, September 27 and....

06/03/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Andrew Rindfleisch, Professor of Composition at the Cleveland State School of Music, on being a runner-up for a Pulitzer Prize for Music.

This incredible honor recognizes Dr. Rindfleisch’s visionary artistry and profound impact on contemporary music. His passion, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire our students, colleagues, and audiences far beyond our campus. We are proud to have such an extraordinary composer as part of our faculty.

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The finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Music has produced over 80 works throughout his illustrious career

05/28/2026

A huge congratulations to Cleveland State University School of Music student Kayla Selan! 🎉✨

We’re so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to watch you tonight on The Kelly Clarkson Show! Your CSU SOM family is cheering you on every step of the way!! 💚🎶

CSU student Kayla Selan traveled to the Big Apple for an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show!

A student in the Cleveland State School of Music, Kayla joined the show to discuss women in music and the growing number of women pursuing leadership roles in classical music. As a conductor for the CSU Orchestra and Band, she's helping lead that change.

Watch the segment on Thursday, May 28, at 3 p.m. on NBC.

04/25/2026

You don’t want to miss the trial of the century! Here is a sneak peek of what’s happening in the court room 😉

This weekend, CSU School of Music presents “Trial by Jury”. Vocal Theater Workshop’s Spring Opera.

📍Tonight at 7:00 pm in Waetjen Auditorium!

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