In Fall 2024, Common Cause NC hosted its inaugural CAROLINADAZE Music & Arts Festival, a non-partisan concert series designed to engage and energize young voters in an all-important presidential election year. On Saturday Aug. 22, CAROLINADAZE will make its way to Boone on the campus of Appalachian State University, bringing together campus and community for […]
The Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin show is a social music celebration, a front row seat to a front porch dream. Their concerts are highly interactive experiences for people of all ages, parties in which the sounds of 12-string guitar, flute, trombone, saxophone, beatboxing, and percussion blend together to support and uplift the […]
Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records an episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea! This episode of Mountain Stage will be recorded live at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University! GUEST ARTISTS: Jill Andrews, and more TBA Since 1983, […]
Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional […]
Embark on a dreamlike journey through nature’s changing imagery in this visually stunning experience inspired by the changing seasons and the rhythms of a single day. Set to an eclectic soundtrack featuring everything from birdsong to Vivaldi, the piece blends athletic movement with larger-than-life spectacle. Note: A full-length version of this performance takes place at […]
Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt! A ‘80s Circus Thrill Ride — a highflying homage to America's iconic amusement parks set in the 1980s. Bursting with acrobatics, aerial artistry, juggling, and a dose of nostalgia, this theatrical circus adventure brings the era’s vibrant sights and sounds to life. At the center of […]
For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Symphony's Education Concerts have inspired generations of students through one of the nation’s most extensive symphony education programs. Designed for students in grades 3-5, these concerts introduce the instruments of the orchestra while exploring the fundamental elements of music through an interactive and engaging live concert experience. […]
Music, movement, and visual storytelling unite in this performance featuring the Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Symphony Orchestra and dancers from the Department of Theatre and Dance. Enjoy Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, with its musical menagerie brought to life through poetry and original choreography, and Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, where fairy tales unfold through orchestral music and animation. Learn more about […]
