MTSU Arts Celebration Concert
UPDATE: Unfortunately the 2026 MTSU ARTS Celebration Concert has been cancelled.
An evening of art, dance, music, and theatre featuring MTSU students
Date
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Tucker Theatre, Middle Tennessee State University
Free admission. No tickets required. Seating is first come, first served.
A showcase of MTSU Arts
The Celebration Concert is the annual showcase for MTSU Arts. The concert brings together students and faculty from the School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance for an evening of musical performances, theatre scenes, and original choreography. The program highlights the range of performance opportunities available to MTSU students and the creative work happening across our campus.
Special Guest Host: Daniel Berryman
This year’s Celebration Concert features guest host Daniel Berryman, a New York based performer with Broadway, national tour, and regional theatre credits. He has appeared as a swing in the national tour of Les Misérables and has performed with orchestras across the country as a featured soloist.
During the Celebration Concert, Berryman will guide the audience through the evening, introduce student performers, and share insights from his career on stage and in the concert hall.
What you will experience
Performances from School of Music ensembles and student soloists.
Featured selections
- “Bailando”
MTSU Salsa Band
- “Rockin’ Jerusalem”
MTSU Schola Cantorum
- “A Xi Dance”
MTSU Chinese Music Ensemble
- “Terzetto Op. 74”
MTSU String Trio
- “Old Lady Walk a Mile and a Half”
MTSU Steel Pan Ensemble
Theatre
Scenes and songs from musical theatre and opera that showcase the work of MTSU Theatre.
Featured selections
- “A Lot o’ Livin’ To Do” from Bye, Bye, Birdie
Daniel Berryman, MTSU Opera, MTSU Musical Theatre
- “Maria” from West Side Story
Daniel Berryman
- “Modern Major General” from Pirates of Penzance
MTSU Musical Theatre, MTSU Opera
- “With Cat-like Tread, Upon our Prey We Steal” from Pirates of Penzance
MTSU Musical Theatre, MTSU Opera
- “One Day More” from Les Miserables
Daniel Berryman, MTSU Opera, MTSU Musical Theatre
Dance
Choreography created by faculty and students in the Department of Theatre and Dance, performed by MTSU dancers.
Featured works
Hall of Fame Induction
This year’s MTSU Arts Hall of Fame inductees are:
- John Duke, Professor Emeritus of Music
- James Gibson, Professor Emeritus of Art
Concert program
Click here for program
Who should attend
The Celebration Concert welcomes:
- Current MTSU students, faculty, and staff
- Admitted and prospective students interested in studying the arts
- Alumni and families who support MTSU Arts
- Community members who enjoy live music, theatre, and dance
If you are exploring MTSU, this concert is an easy way to experience the energy of our arts programs in one evening.
Support MTSU Arts
The Celebration Concert is supported in part by the MTSU Arts Patrons Society and generous community partners. The Patrons Society helps sustain performances, exhibitions, and educational opportunities that enrich students and serve Middle Tennessee audiences.
To learn more about joining the MTSU Arts Patrons Society, visit mtsu.edu/mtsuarts/patronssociety.
Plan your visit
Parking
Visitor parking will be available near Tucker Theatre. Please follow campus signage and posted parking guidelines.
Tucker Theatre Policies
Find rules and guidance on what is and is not allowed at Tucker Theatre here.
Contact
For more information about the Celebration Concert, email MTSU College of Liberal Arts at [email protected].
