Portland State University

Described by Gramophone as "a superb, confident technician and an intelligent stylist, who doesn’t have to prove anything," guest pianist Chad R. Bowles performs a program by Schubert, Beethoven and Medtner. Learn more about Bowles and his concert program on the PSU Steinway Piano Series website.

Bowles is also offering a free, public Master Class on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. in Lincoln Hall, room 326.

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Concert program available shortly before the concert.

The Music @ Midday Series is a weekly opportunity to experience the sounds of the PSU School of Music & Theater. Join us on Fridays during fall, winter, and spring terms for a diverse program of concerts featuring students, faculty, and special guests.

View the Music @ Midday Series page for all upcoming concerts.

How do you celebrate the birthday of Adolphe Sax? With plenty of saxophones, of course!

Join the PSU Saxophone Studio for a spirited evening honoring the saxophone’s inventor. Featuring a saxophone octet, two quartets and student soloists, this celebration explores a variety of musical styles—from the lyrical to the lively—with plenty of saxophone personality.

Bring your friends, bring your family and help us celebrate the man who started it all!

Learn more about Portland State University's bands.

Jan Lisiecki, pianist, plays Chopin, Brahms, Bartók, de Falla, and Albéniz.

Join us for an evening of contemporary jazz with Portland State University alumna and internationally touring saxophonist Nicole McCabe.

A dynamic bandleader, performer and composer, McCabe returns to PSU to share her innovative approach to jazz and her distinctive sound. She has toured internationally as a bandleader and as a member of Dolphin Hyper Space, a project led by bassist Logan Kane and McCabe.

Learn more about Portland State University's School of Music & Theater's Jazz & Contemporary Music program.

Hailing from Germany, the three Schumann brothers have been playing together since childhood. Together with their violist colleague they communicate with an openness and curiosity that has gained them a reputation as one of the most exciting string quartets performing today.

Program: Monday, November 9
WOLF Italian Serenade
MOZART Quartet in G Major, K. 73f
IVES Quartet No. 2
BRAHMS Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2

Program: Tuesday, November 10
HAYDN Quartet No. 67 in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2
Samuel BARBER Quartet in B minor, Op. 11
TCHAIKOVSKY Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

Hailing from Germany, the three Schumann brothers have been playing together since childhood. Together with their violist colleague they communicate with an openness and curiosity that has gained them a reputation as one of the most exciting string quartets performing today.

Program: Monday, November 9
WOLF Italian Serenade
MOZART Quartet in G Major, K. 73f
IVES Quartet No. 2
BRAHMS Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2

Program: Tuesday, November 10
HAYDN Quartet No. 67 in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2
Samuel BARBER Quartet in B minor, Op. 11
TCHAIKOVSKY Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

The Portland State University Chamber Choir, described by Classics Today as “amongst the finest choirs in the world,” will perform at the Music @ Midday series. Join us for 50 minutes of our favorite selections, including Classical, Pop, and World Music.

View the concert livestream or recording.

Concert program available shortly before the concert.

The Music @ Midday Series is a weekly opportunity to experience the sounds of the PSU School of Music & Theater. Join us on Fridays during fall, winter, and spring terms for a diverse program of concerts featuring students, faculty, and special guests.

View the Music @ Midday Series page for all upcoming concerts.

The theme for this year's fall concert is kaeru. In Japanese, kaeru has multiple meanings: to return home, to transform and also…frog. The performance will include pieces inspired by the Pacific Northwest, the city of Portland and the idea of home. Our fall concert is also when we bring out THE BIG DRUMS.

Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 pm

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit portlandtaiko.org.

The theme for this year's fall concert is kaeru. In Japanese, kaeru has multiple meanings: to return home, to transform and also…frog. The performance will include pieces inspired by the Pacific Northwest, the city of Portland and the idea of home. Our fall concert is also when we bring out THE BIG DRUMS.

Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 pm

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit portlandtaiko.org.