Arts & Culture

PRISM 2026: Prism of Winds

Join the Department of Music for its annual showcase concert featuring students from across all areas of the department. This visually immersive experience will present large and small ensembles, solo and chamber music, jazz, and works by student composers all centered around wind instruments. This fast-paced concert lasts 75 minutes without intermission.

Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

American Dream

The TU Symphony Orchestra and esteemed guests, Towson University President Mark Ginsberg and Provost Melanie Perreault, proudly present an extraordinary interdisciplinary event celebrating the American experience through music, art, dance, theatre, film, and visual storytelling. Featuring two powerful compositions—Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America and Wordsmith’s Made in America—this performance brings together students and faculty from across the arts in a vibrant collaboration.

Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.  |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Jason Rigby Sabbatical Lecture and Recital

Associate Professor of Jazz/Commercial Music, Saxophone, and Composition, Jason Rigby presents a special lecture-recital showcasing the original work completed during his sabbatical in Spring 2025. The featured project culminated in the release of Mayhem (Aug. 2025, Endectomorph Music), a collection of entirely original compositions and improvisations designed for audiophile-quality vinyl and worldwide digital streaming. In addition to selections from Mayhem, this lecture-recital will include performances from a sister recording—produced during the same sessions—that is slated for release in conjunction with this TU event, again on Endectomorph Music. Rigby will be joined in performance by Grammy-winning drummer Mark Guiliana and bassist Chris Morrissey.

Wednesday, March 4 at 8 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Faculty Video and Animation Showcase

A screening of time-based media work made by faculty in the department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education. Works include narrative, documentary, and experimental forms of video, animation, and hybrid formats. Organized by Professor Phil Davis.

Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.  |  Art Lecture Hall, CA 2032

The Moors, by Jen Silverman

Directed by Katie O. Solomon. Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility.

"The Moors" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

March 5 – 12  |  Mainstage Theatre, CA 3043

TU Faculty Chamber Music Concert

Join Towson University Department of Music Faculty for an afternoon of chamber music - the conversation of sounds! Experience the excellence of TU's outstanding "performing professors" as they explore a wide variety of musical styles and textures. Featured on the program is the captivating, yet rarely performed Cello Sonata by Dora Pejacevic, "A Bold Value" for solo trumpet by TU professor Will Redman, and selections from Ralph Vaughan Williams "Ten Blake Songs" for baritone voice and clarinet.

Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Let's Collaborate!

EMF invites you to our Spring 2026 “Let’s Collaborate!” event, where students can crew up and find collaborators for class and personal projects! Join us for music, networking, student organizations and external vendors, free food, and EMF swag on March 11th from 12-1pm on the Chapman Quad (just outside the Media Center). Our rain location will be the EMF Production Labs (MC008). Everyone is welcome, but especially collaborators from across the College of Fine Arts and Communication.

Wednesday, March 11 at 12 p.m.  |  Chapman Quad (rain location will be the EMF Production Labs, MC 008)

TU Jazz Orchestra Mid-Semester Concert

On March 12 the TU Jazz Orchestra will present a program of music from the swing era to modern sounds, directed by professor Dave Ballou. Join us for one or both nights of exciting nostalgia and new music!

Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Sanborn Winner's Recital

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the winners of the 2026 Sanborn Competition take the stage! Featuring outstanding performances from both the Piano and Vocal Divisions, this concert celebrates the exceptional artistry and talent of our student musicians. Come and be inspired by an evening of beautiful music, passion, and excellence.

Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Circles In Absolute Night

Carrie Fucile, TU lecturer in Digital Art +Design and her collaborator, writer and historian Alicia Puglionesi, present a live performance that explores the story of descending into a cave with spoken word, live sound, and projected video as a live performance. They ask: Why do we put faith in false promises and what is it like to be a rock?

Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.  |  Art Lecture Hall, CA 2032

Joseph Gotoff Faculty Cello Recital

Professor Joseph Gotoff presents a program of works for cello and piano by Vitezslava Kapralovaa, Dora Pejacevic, Shinuh Lee, and other female composers. Dr. Gotoff will be joined by guest artist Dr. Wan-chi Su.

Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Collage Senior Seminar

Collage — An evening of original dance works created and performed by the Dance Major Senior Seminar Class of 2026. From bold movement to heartfelt stories, each piece weaves together diverse styles and emotions into one unforgettable performance.

March 26 & 27 at 7 p.m.  |  March 28 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.  |  Dance Studio Theatre, CA 1003

Love in any Language: quinTUs Voice Faculty Quintet

Join the Towson University voice faculty quintet, quinTUs, (Lori Hulgren, Jessica Harika, Min Jin, Phillip Collister-Murray, and Esther Lee with Aaron Ziegel, guest) for an evening of ensemble love songs. The program includes Robert Schumann’s seldom performed Spanische Liebeslieder Op. 138 for four solo singers and four-hand piano. Additional works include selections from operas, musicals, and the American Songbook. Spring is in the air, and so is LOVE!

Friday, March 27 at 6 p.m.  |  Recital Hall, CA 3066

Arcis Saxophone Quartet Concert

In conjunction with the Peggy and Yale Gordon Trust in Classical Music Fund, the Department of Music is pleased to have the Arcis Saxophone Quartet in residency.

This special concert welcomes the critically acclaimed Arcis Saxophone Quartet—our distinguished classical music residency guest artists for an evening where the saxophone transcends its traditional genres, revealing its profound capacity for classical lyricism, emotional depth, and technical brilliance.

Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m.  |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Arcis Saxophone Quartet Masterclass

In conjunction with the Peggy and Yale Gordon Trust in Classical Music Fund, the Department of Music is pleased to have the Arcis Saxophone Quartet in residency. 

The members of Arcis will work directly with Towson University's student saxophone quartets. This masterclass provides a unique opportunity for students and audience members alike to experience the artistry and pedagogy of one of Europe’s leading chamber ensembles.

Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m.  |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Arcis Saxophone Quartet Side by Side Concert

In conjunction with the Peggy and Yale Gordon Trust in Classical Music Fund, the Department of Music is pleased to have the Arcis Saxophone Quartet in residency.

A dynamic evening of classical music as Towson University’s Saxophone Quartets and Saxophone Choir share the stage with the internationally acclaimed Arcis Saxophone Quartet. This special side-by-side concert marks the culmination of Arcis’s guest artist residency, offering audiences an unforgettable performance that blends the precision, passion, and power of chamber music at its finest.

March 31 at 7:30 p.m.  |  Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042

Exhibition | Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel, Art, Nepal

Explore the remarkable artistic journey and cultural legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. This collection of paintings—spanning the 1940s to the 1990s— reflects and reframes the cultural, political, and emotional realities of Bangdel’s time and traces his evolving vision as he navigated multiple worlds: colonial and postcolonial South Asia, cosmopolitan Europe, and an emerging modern Nepal.

February 4 – May 16 (closed March 15 – 22)  |  Asian Arts Gallery, CA 2037

Exhibition | Department of Art + Design Faculty Biennial

Towson University Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education Faculty present examples of their recent aesthetic concerns in a broad range of media.

Reception February 5 following the 6:30 p.m. lecture.

February 6 – April 18 (closed March 15 – 22)  |  Center for the Arts Gallery, CA 3040

Exhibition ǀ MFA Candidate Rob Cook: Take a Hike

Cook’s sculptures and drawings investigate recent scientific research indicating positive correlations between spending time in nature and well-being, primarily through a sustainable practice incorporating fallen trees, invasive species, and plant waste to express his ideas. Rob's mission is to inspire attendees to interact with nature and to take a hike.

Reception Thursday, February 5 following 6:30 p.m. lecture  |  Artist talk Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m.

February 6 – March 13  |  Holtzman MFA Gallery, CA 2040

Exhibition ǀ MFA Candidate Kari Miller: To Whom It May Concern

Miller explores the beauty, joy and complexities in parenting a child with a disability while working in collaboration with her daughter who has Down syndrome. "To Whom It May Concern" is an ongoing conversation surrounding the impact of the history of institutionalizing individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability. This immersive installation dives deeper into educational policy, practices, and experiences with audio interviews from teachers, parents and former students that have a disability.

Reception Thursday, February 5 following 6:30 p.m. lecture  |  Artist talk Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m.

February 6 – March 13  |  Holtzman MFA Gallery, CA 2040

Exhibition ǀ MFA Candidate Electra Lowe: Made from Scratch

Lowe untangles the labor and rituals of home to reveal the hidden threads of gender, labor, and consumption. Using tactile materials, symbolic foods, and altered domestic objects, the installation critiques patriarchal structures.

Reception Thursday, February 5 following 6:30 p.m. lecture  |  Artist talk Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m.

February 6 – March 13  |  Holtzman MFA Gallery, CA 2040