Upcoming Events: April 2026


Upcoming Events: April 2026

Welcome to April! We are gearing up with 7 weeks left of the Spring Semester. This month we have a couple of exciting events to keep an eye out for. To stay up to date, feel free to follow our Instagram page for the quickest updates.

Open Coaching Session #3

On April 17th, Applied music students have a third opportunity to showcase a piece from their repertoire in preparations for their Final Juries coming in May. Submissions close this Friday, April 10th. Tatiana Scott will be facilitating this month's event, lending advice and feedback on how to get ready for final performances. Anyone is welcome to observe the event, music students are highly encouraged to apply!

Music Major Student Success Event

It's almost that time of the semester where students will be able come in and have a chat with one of our faculty members and staff. Any burning questions can be made while also having the opportunity to meet with a counselor in a 30-minute session afterward. Students have found these events highly helpful in planning their upcoming semesters to prepare for graduation and/or transferring. We will be posting updates on our Instagram: @arcmusicdepartment.

ASB Candidate Concert

On Tuesday, April 14th, ARC Music Groups Resurgam, Faith and Friends, and Mariachi Los Rios will be performing after the ASB Candidate Speeches. The ARC Music Department and ARC Center for Leadership and Development have been collaborating to create a unique experience for students! If you have time, swing by the Student Center from 12pm to 3pm with speeches starting from 12pm and performances starting from 1:30pm.

May Spring Concerts

Take a look through our May calendar for the next concert series! Tickets are readily available for purchase on TicketLeap. You can also purchase them the night of the performance at the Box Office in front of the ARC Theatre. Don't miss out on seeing your favorite ensemble!

Concert details and posters will be up on our Instagram as the dates get closer. We hope to see you there!

Summer Graduation Petition

If you've missed your opportunity to graduate this Spring, do not worry. The deadline for Summer is Friday, July 3. Students applying to graduate during the summer will have the opportunity to walk across the stage in Spring of 2027.

To learn more, here is information on how to Petition to Graduate.

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