Cleveland State School of Music, Division of Performing Arts

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!

🎟️Ticket link in bio

04/24/2026

POV: tickets for the hottest trial of the century just dropped, and you gotta get tickets before they are all gone!

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

📍Tonight and Saturday at 7:00 pm in Waetjen Auditorium!

🎟️Ticket link in bio

04/23/2026

Meet the cast!

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

This Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm in Waetjen Auditorium.

Ticket link in bio

04/23/2026

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

This Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm in Waetjen Auditorium.

Ticket link in bio

04/15/2026

Court is in session—and the real crime is what they’re saying about each other. The court room is getting a little toasty from all these roasts 🔥⚖️

Don’t miss Trial by Jury by CSU’s School of Music, April 24th and 25th in the Waetjen Auditorium!

04/04/2026

⚖️💍 Court is officially in session…and it’s messy.

Come for the drama and laughs, stay for the
iconic verdict 👀

Don’t miss Trial by Jury by CSU’s School of Music, April 25th and 26th in the Waetjen Auditorium!