Pitt State Music Department

Pitt State Music Department Enriching experiences, expert instruction, unique performance opportunities, and concerts open to campus and community!

Tonight's Summer Music Series concert took us "Bolling With Friends!"If audience members didn't know or appreciate the m...
06/19/2026

Tonight's Summer Music Series concert took us "Bolling With Friends!"

If audience members didn't know or appreciate the music of French jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer Claude Bolling, they do now!

The packed program featured the powerhouse talents of:

Irené Diaz Gill (Cello)
Ramiro Miranda (violin)
Joaquin Miranda (bass)
Isaac Hernandez (piano)
Daniel Warlop (drums)

Irené, Ramiro, Isaac, and Daniel are all grads of our department, and Ramiro and Isaac both teach here.

Bolling, whose work spanned jazz clubs, the big screen, and Carnegie Hall, died in 2020 at the age of 90. Interested in giving him a listen? The link to his Spotify is in the comments!

Gorilla sighting! 👀Pitt State has been well represented in the weekly summer concert series by the Mid-Continent Communi...
06/18/2026

Gorilla sighting! 👀

Pitt State has been well represented in the weekly summer concert series by the Mid-Continent Community Band at Riverside Park Bandshell in Independence, Kansas!

Grads Denton Bodine and James Ryals each have taken a turn conducting, and a few Gorillas are members of the band.

Earlier in the season, the band was conducted by grad Daniel McDill and associate professor/interim chair Andrew Chybowski.

⭐ Are you a Gorilla (current student, alumni, or faculty) who is performing, directing, or something else musical this summer? Let us know — send us a photo and brief description so we can share!

06/16/2026

Our Summer Music Series continues this week with a special performance by a talented group of faculty and alumni! Don't miss "Bolling With Friends" at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts!

Huge shout to Ernie Williamson Music for supporting meals at our summer music camps! This sponsorship allows us to keep ...
06/12/2026

Huge shout to Ernie Williamson Music for supporting meals at our summer music camps! This sponsorship allows us to keep the cost of the camps affordable for area youth! Thank you!

Student musicians from across the Four States are bringing energy and passion to our Summer Honor Band Camp!Catch them a...
06/12/2026

Student musicians from across the Four States are bringing energy and passion to our Summer Honor Band Camp!

Catch them and campers from the Summer Strings Camp in concert tonight, 6-12-26, at 7 p.m. at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts!

06/12/2026

We have WAY too much fun around here! On June 12, young string players from across the region will perform what they've been learning in Summer Strings Camp, and they'll be joined by campers in the Youth Honor Band!

The campus has been alive with the sound of music this week as summer music camps get underway, including Summer Strings...
06/11/2026

The campus has been alive with the sound of music this week as summer music camps get underway, including Summer Strings Camp and Honor Band Camp.

Thursday at 7 p.m.:
Faculty teaching the camps will present a varied chamber concert ranging from classical favorites to modern video game music, highlighting the versatility of instrumental performance. It is free and open to the public.

Friday at 7 p.m.:
Youth in String Camp and Honor Band Camp will perform in a collaborative finale concert that is free and open to the public.

Both concerts will be held at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Auditions are open until June 22 for Pitt State Opera's fall cabaret!Directed by Kendra Johnson, 4 rehearsals are planne...
06/10/2026

Auditions are open until June 22 for Pitt State Opera's fall cabaret!

Directed by Kendra Johnson, 4 rehearsals are planned for August and 9 rehearsals are planned for September. Performances will be Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Submit your audition using the following resources:

Google Form
https://forms.gle/VmnEZSKEwZz16eDe8

Accompaniment Video
https://youtu.be/g0u_T9_bQ6Q

Practice Track Video
https://youtu.be/GPuXHd1dE2c

What a fantastic experience this was to be part of!
06/10/2026

What a fantastic experience this was to be part of!

06/08/2026

Learning for our students doesn’t stop when the semester ends!

From right here in Pittsburg to opportunities across the U.S., this summer they're building real-world experience beyond the classroom, thanks to a strong network in the arts community that opens doors.

Stay tuned as we spotlight more students making the most of every opportunity!

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