Boise State Department of Music

Looking for great musical entertainment during spring break? Join the Boise State Symphonic Winds and friends for one of their upcoming RADIANCE TOUR performances:

Meridian High School (Meridian, Idaho)
March 18 | 6:30 p.m. (MDT
Joined by the Boise State Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, Dr. Bill Waterman, conductor

Spanish Springs High School (Sparks, Nevada)
March 19 | 7:00 p.m. (PDT)
Joined by the Spanish Springs Symphonic Band, Mr. Greg Canfield, conductor

CBDNA Western / Northwestern Conference (Reno, Nevada)
March 20 | 7:00 p.m. (PDT)

Admission is FREE for all concerts

Only ONE WEEK until the U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors arrive in Boise! 🇺🇸 Don't miss your chance to see America's Big Band on March 16th at 7:30 PM for a FREE concert. 🥁

🎟️ Tickets are free and available now at the Morrison Center Ticket Office, with a limit of four tickets per household. Seating is general admission. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4kPXFpn

Morrison Center Ticket Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM

Registration is now open for all Boise State Summer Music Camps — Low Brass Camp (June 1-5), Wind Band Summer Camp (June 8-12) and Strings Camp (June 15-19). We are also pleased to host Gem State Jazz Camp (June 21-26) this year as well!

These offerings provide an engaging, inspiring experience for young musicians of all skill levels, each led by expert faculty and musicians.

Discounts for our Boise State camps are available for families registering multiple students or families with one student attending multiple camps. For more info, or to register, please visit the link below.

https://www.boisestate.edu/music-camps/summer-camps/

Welcome back, Broncos! Here's to an incredible semester of learning, creativity and fun. We're so glad you're here!

When Daniel Wiley (BA, music education, 2013) first picked up his clarinet in the Blue Thunder Marching Band, he never imagined he’d one day be leading orchestras from Cincinnati to Kansas City.

Watch how his Boise State mentors helped shape his path — and how he’s now using his success to teach the next generation of musicians that music is, above all, about humanity.

How a Boise State Musician Became a Rising Star in American Orchestras When Daniel Wiley first picked up his clarinet in the Blue Thunder Marching Band, he never imagined he’d one day be leading orchestras from Cincinnati to Kan...

Registration is now open for Boise State Woodwind Day 2026! This popular workshop is for woodwind players in grades 6-12 and will take place Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Events include a concluding student concert, masterclasses and instrument choirs with a focus on performance and practice tips and tricks. For more info or to register, please visit the link below.

https://www.boisestate.edu/music-camps/woodwind-day/

Tonight! Join the Boise State Meistersingers and the Women's and Children's Alliance for some caroling and a festive photo op in the Grove Plaza from 5-8pm, as part of Downtown Boise's First Thursday celebrations. For more info, or to plan your night, visit downtownboise.org. See you downtown!

Check out the Boise State Vocal Jazz Choir this Friday, December 5th, at Lala's Jazz for student feature night!

The event kicks off at 5:00pm and will also feature the Idaho Jazz Education Endowment Scholarship Student Combo. Tickets are $10 (plus fees) and can be purchased in advance via Lala's Jazz. Link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-feature-double-bill-ijee-student-combo-bsu-jazz-choir-tickets-1725387734159

The BSU Jazz Orchestra sounded great tonight! Nice work trumpets! 🎺

Tonight! Catch the Boise State Jazz Orchestra live at 7:30 PM in the Morrison Center, Room B125.

This concert spotlights music by living female composers whose work is expanding the sound and scope of the jazz tradition, offering fresh perspectives and dynamic grooves. The program also pays tribute to Pacific Northwest jazz legend Jim Knapp, whose distinctive compositions have inspired generations of musicians.

Admission is $10 at the door, with all proceeds funding Boise State Music Scholarships. Admission is free for all students, Boise State staff and faculty with school ID.