BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260401T143544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143548Z UID:10000216-1776279600-1776279600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Music by MARY RODGERS; Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER; Book by JAY THOMPSON\, DEAN FULLER\, and MARSHALL BARER\nPresented by the Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance \nDirected and Choreographed by Kevin Warner; Music Direction by Joby Bell and Tyler Young; Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Directed by Alexandra Dee \nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed that no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing.  \nONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTicketsStudents $10\, Faculty/Staff $15\, Adults $17 \n\nBuy Tickets Here \nLearn more about the performance and purchase tickets at the Department of Theatre and Dance website. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/once-upon-a-mattress/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Theatre and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Schaefer-OUAM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260224T204413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T204418Z UID:10000206-1776283200-1776283200@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Jazz Ensemble I and II DESCRIPTION:Jazz Ensemble I (directed by Prof. Todd Wright) and Jazz Ensemble II (directed by Dr. Adam Booker) invite the public to this Spring concert showcasing student jazz performances! \n\n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. \n  \nVisit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes School of Music events.\n \n \n\nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-i-and-ii/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/April-15-Jazz-Ensemble-I-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20250710T130011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T133529Z UID:10000146-1776333600-1776333600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Appalachian State presents "Once Upon a Mattress\," Act I - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance collaborate on a production of Act I of this beloved musical comedy. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Princess and the Pea\, Once Upon a Mattress tells the story of Princess Winnifred\, who must prove her sensitivity by sleeping atop 20 mattresses with a pea hidden underneath. The Broadway production (music by Mary Rodgers\, lyrics by Marshall Barer\, and book by Jay Thompson\, Dean Fuller\, and Barer) is a fan favorite thanks to its catchy tunes\, comedic elements\, and wholesome nature.  \nLearn more about the Hayes School of Music at music.appstate.edu/ \nLearn more about the Department of Theatre and Dance at theatreanddance.appstate.edu/ \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: Approx. 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-6Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or register online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Groups of 25+ people$1/person \nGroups of less than 25 people$5/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Synopsis of Once Upon a Mattress\n \n \n \n \n \n Queen Aggravain\, the queen of a kingdom\, is determined to keep her son\, Prince Dauntless\, single by refusing to allow anyone else to marry until he finds a bride. To test potential princesses\, the Queen subjects them to the “sensitivity test\,” involving sleeping on a bed with a pea hidden beneath 20 mattresses. This test is designed to be impossibly hard for any true princess to pass. Sir Harry and Lady Larken\, who are secretly going to have a baby\, are desperate for the ban to be lifted so they can marry. Sir Harry seeks out Princess Winnifred\, believing she could be the answer. Winnifred\, a feisty and unconventional princess\, arrives at the castle and challenges the Queen’s rigid rules and expectations. She doesn’t fit the mold of a “proper” princess and is seen as a breath of fresh air. The people of the kingdom begin to defy the Queen’s rules\, and Winnifred’s influence leads to a change in the kingdom’s atmosphere. She uses her wits and strength to charm the Prince and challenge the Queen. Ultimately\, Winnifred’s actions and the Prince’s own defiance of his mother’s control break a curse on the King\, who is finally able to speak again. This leads to the Queen’s reign being overthrown\, and the kingdom rejoices in its new freedom. Prince Dauntless and Princess Winnifred marry\, and Sir Harry and Lady Larken are finally able to wed\, marking a new era of happiness and freedom for the kingdom.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/appalachian-state-presents-once-upon-a-mattress-act-i/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Once-Upon-a-Mattress-Horizontal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260401T143638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143641Z UID:10000217-1776366000-1776366000@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Music by MARY RODGERS; Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER; Book by JAY THOMPSON\, DEAN FULLER\, and MARSHALL BARER\nPresented by the Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance \nDirected and Choreographed by Kevin Warner; Music Direction by Joby Bell and Tyler Young; Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Directed by Alexandra Dee \nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed that no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing.  \nONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTicketsStudents $10\, Faculty/Staff $15\, Adults $17 \n\nBuy Tickets Here \nLearn more about the performance and purchase tickets at the Department of Theatre and Dance website. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/once-upon-a-mattress-2/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Theatre and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Schaefer-OUAM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260224T204643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205510Z UID:10000207-1776369600-1776369600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Steely Pan Steel Band DESCRIPTION:The Steely Pan Steel Band\, directed by Dr. Diana Loomer\, performs music inspired by the steel pan tradition of Trinidad and Tobago\, including student and alumni arrangements of popular tunes. Student musicians of any major can join the ensemble\, and steel pan experience is not required. The band frequently performs on campus\, around the state of North Carolina\, and throughout the region. \nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. \n\n\n  \nVisit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes School of Music events.\n \n \n\nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/steely-pan-steel-band-2/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/april-16-localist-steely-pan-steel-band.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260401T143739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143818Z UID:10000218-1776452400-1776452400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Music by MARY RODGERS; Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER; Book by JAY THOMPSON\, DEAN FULLER\, and MARSHALL BARER\nPresented by the Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance \nDirected and Choreographed by Kevin Warner; Music Direction by Joby Bell and Tyler Young; Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Directed by Alexandra Dee \nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed that no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing.  \nONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTicketsStudents $10\, Faculty/Staff $15\, Adults $17 \n\nBuy Tickets Here \nLearn more about the performance and purchase tickets at the Department of Theatre and Dance website. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/once-upon-a-mattress-3/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Theatre and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Schaefer-OUAM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260401T143850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143854Z UID:10000219-1776538800-1776538800@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Music by MARY RODGERS; Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER; Book by JAY THOMPSON\, DEAN FULLER\, and MARSHALL BARER\nPresented by the Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance \nDirected and Choreographed by Kevin Warner; Music Direction by Joby Bell and Tyler Young; Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Directed by Alexandra Dee \nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed that no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing.  \nONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTicketsStudents $10\, Faculty/Staff $15\, Adults $17 \n\nBuy Tickets Here \nLearn more about the performance and purchase tickets at the Department of Theatre and Dance website. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/once-upon-a-mattress-4/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Theatre and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Schaefer-OUAM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20250820T130059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180405Z UID:10000151-1776540600-1776540600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Rhiannon Giddens - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Rhiannon Giddens imbues her brand of folk music with miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities\, pursuing an authentic understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. \nA two-time Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist\, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient\, and composer of opera\, ballet\, and film\, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased. \nAs Pitchfork once said\, “few artists are so fearless and so ravenous in their exploration” — a journey that has led to NPR naming her one of its 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century and to American Songwriter calling her “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. \n$70 Tier 1$60 Tier 2$45 Tier 3$25 App State Students \nApp State faculty/staff: 10% off all tiers Call the Box Office for special code \nNC sales tax is included in ticket price. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/rhiannon-giddens/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Appalachian Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/72dpi_Rhiannon-Portrait-Karen-Cox-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260401T143929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143933Z UID:10000220-1776607200-1776607200@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Music by MARY RODGERS; Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER; Book by JAY THOMPSON\, DEAN FULLER\, and MARSHALL BARER\nPresented by the Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance \nDirected and Choreographed by Kevin Warner; Music Direction by Joby Bell and Tyler Young; Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Directed by Alexandra Dee \nMany moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed that no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing.  \nONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTicketsStudents $10\, Faculty/Staff $15\, Adults $17 \n\nBuy Tickets Here \nLearn more about the performance and purchase tickets at the Department of Theatre and Dance website. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/once-upon-a-mattress-5/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Theatre and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Schaefer-OUAM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20260224T204841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T204942Z UID:10000208-1776801600-1776801600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Appalachian Wind Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Conducted by Dr. John Stanley Ross\, the Appalachian Wind Ensemble performs wind literature of the highest caliber\, from classic repertoire to world premieres by living composers. The ensemble represents many of the finest instrumentalists within the Hayes School of Music. \n\n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. \n  \nVisit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes School of Music events.\n \n \n\nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/appalachian-wind-ensemble/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/April-21-windensemble_021126_MKH_BandPhotos_29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173005 CREATED:20250820T130049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174705Z UID:10000150-1777059000-1777059000@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Etienne Charles: "Earth Tones" DESCRIPTION:“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP\, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State.Earth Tones was made possible by a Creative Capital Award (2022). \nTrinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition\, Earth Tones\, a multimedia jazz performance featuring original compositions that draw attention to people and regions that are\, or soon will be\, severely affected by climate change. The performance invites us into a sensory journey that includes sounds\, stories\, and musical idioms from at-risk coastal communities\, with images and short films of disappearing mangrove swamps\, coral reefs\, oyster beds\, seagrass\, sand dunes\, and mud volcanoes. Featuring musicians from the very communities most at risk\, the performance balances blunt reality\, eternal optimism\, and surrealism\, ultimately offering an exhortation to address climate change’s impact on our future. \nLearn more about Etienne Charles \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $40 Tier 1$30 Tier 2$20 Tier 3$10 child/student \nApp State faculty/staff: 10% off all tiers Call the Box Office for special code. \nNC sales tax is included in ticket price. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Etienne Charles\nTrinidad-born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore\, and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate\, and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nAs an Afro-descendant\, his work is actively connecting the diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, Creole Orchestra\, which spent seven weeks at #1 on the Jazzweek chart this summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him awarded by France with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal (2024) as well as a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012).  \nAs a sideman\, he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, Paulette McWilliams\, and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 and 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011). \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/etienne-charles-earth-tones/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Appalachian Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC06648-JUAN-URRUTIA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173006 CREATED:20260224T205159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205203Z UID:10000209-1777140000-1777140000@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Appalachian Symphony Band and Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:This spring finale concert features performances by the Appalachian Symphony Band (directed by Dr. Jason Gardner) and the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra (directed by Dr. Alexandra Dee)\, auditioned ensembles of students from the Hayes School of Music and across Appalachian State University. \n\n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. \n  \nVisit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes School of Music events.\n \n \n\nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/appalachian-symphony-band-and-symphony-orchestra/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/April-25-Symphony-Band-and-Orchestra-spliced.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173006 CREATED:20260224T205338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205423Z UID:10000210-1777212000-1777212000@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Appalachian Concert Band DESCRIPTION: \n\n Admission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. \n  \nVisit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes School of Music events.\n \n \n\nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/appalachian-concert-band-2/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-24-April-26-concert-band.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR