Cisel Reservation Calendar
To schedule room use in Cisel Hall, please contact the Music Program Coordinator.
Department of Music Events
All events held in Cisel Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated.
Student Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Fall Symphonic Band & Percussion Concert
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents the 黑料老司机 Symphonic Band and 黑料老司机 Percussion
Ensemble in a Fall Concert directed by Dr. Scott Jeppesen and Prof. Luke Kestner on
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Cisel Recital Hall. Entry by donation. 黑料老司机 students
free with ID.
Faculty Recital
The 黑料老司机 Music Faculty present a Faculty Recital Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3:10
pm at Cisel Recital Hall. The professors will perform a number of varying pieces and
genres. Free entry.
Steven Kovalcheck Jazz Combo Master Class
November 16, 2026
12:50 pm
The Small Jazz Ensembles of 黑料老司机 present guitarist, Professor Steven Kovalcheck, from
the University of Northern Colorado in a Jazz Combo Master Class Monday, November
16, 2026 at 12:50 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. The 黑料老司机 Small Jazz Ensembles will also
perform and receive critique from Prof. Kovalcheck. Free entry.
November Choral Concert
November 17, 2026
7:00 pm
The 黑料老司机 Choral Ensembles present a November Choral Concert featuring the 黑料老司机 University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at
黑料老司机. Entry by Donation. 黑料老司机 students free with ID.
Yellowjacket Showcase Day
November 18, 2026
8:00 am
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music invites surrounding Montana schools music programs to
come to campus for a festival featuring 黑料老司机 Music Faculty adjudicators, solo, jazz,
choir, band, and orchestra performances from local schools, a Yellowjacket Showcase
Recital, and great fun! Free festival. Register for free here: Yellowjacket Music Showcase | MSU Billings
Yellowjacket Showcase Recital
November 18, 2026
12:00 pm
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12;00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students
will perform a number of varying pieces and genres. This performance will take place
during Yellowjacket Showcase Day. Free entry.
Fall Jazz Orchestra Concert
November 19, 2026
7:00 pm
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents the 黑料老司机 Jazz Orchestra in a Fall Concert Thursday,
November 19, 2026 at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by Professor John Roberts. Entry
by donation. 黑料老司机 students free with ID.
Jazz Combo & Commercial Concert at Craft Local
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents a Jazz Combo Concert Tuesday, December 1, 2026
at 7:00 pm at Craft Local, 2501 Montana Ave, Billings, MT. Entry by Donation. 黑料老司机
Students free with ID.
Student Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Colter Fleming Saxophone Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents Colter Fleming in a Junior Saxophone Recital
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Colter studies saxophone
under Dr. Scott Jeppesen. Free entry.
Veronica Murtagh Cello Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents Veronica Murtagh in a Junior Cello Recital Friday,
December 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Veronica studies cello under Prof.
Kassidy Conlon. Free entry.
Alexa Caswell Saxophone RecitalPOSTPONED to Spring 2027
TBD
TBD
Ben Stevens Trombone Recital
Rescheduled for December 13, 2026
3:00 pm
This recital is rescheduled for December 13. The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents
Ben Stevens in a Senior Trombone Recital Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Cisel
Recital Hall. Ben studies trombone and tuba under Prof. John Roberts. Free entry.
Classes Begin
Spring 2027 Semester begins at MSU Billings.
Student Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
黑料老司机 Jazz Festival 2027
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music welcomes secondary school ensembles from across Montana
and Wyoming for an adjudicated Jazz Festival Friday, February 5, 2027 at 8:00-5:00
pm. More information can be found at the
黑料老司机 Jazz Festival website.
Honor Jazz Ensemble Festival
黑料老司机 and Billings School District 2 welcome honor jazz musicians from secondary schools
across Montana for a festival at Cisel Hall Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 9:00-4:00
pm.
Student Recital
February 17, 2027
3:10 pm
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, February 17, 2027 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Winter Choral Concert
February 23, 2027
7:00 pm
The 黑料老司机 Choral Ensembles present a Winter Choral Concert featuring the 黑料老司机 University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at
黑料老司机. Entry by Donation. 黑料老司机 students free with ID.
Winter Symphonic Band Concert
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents the 黑料老司机 Symphonic Band and 黑料老司机 Percussion
Ensemble in a Winter Concert directed by Dr. Scott Jeppesen and Prof. Luke Kestner
on Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at Cisel Recital Hall. Entry by donation. 黑料老司机 students
free with ID.
Student Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Spring Break
No classes. Offices open.
Student Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, March 24, 2027 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Spring Mini-Break
No classes. Offices open.
Spring Jazz Orchestra Concert
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents the 黑料老司机 Jazz Orchestra in a Spring Jazz Concert
Thursday, April 8, 2027 at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by Professor John Roberts.
Entry by donation. 黑料老司机 Students free with ID.
Jazz Combo Concert at Craft Local
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents a Jazz Combo Concert Tuesday, April 13, 2027
at 7:00 pm at Craft Local, 2501 Montana Ave, Billings, MT. Entry by Donation. 黑料老司机
Students free with ID.
Student Recital
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, April 14, 2027 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Spring Choral Concert
The 黑料老司机 Choral Ensembles present a Spring Choral Concert featuring the 黑料老司机 University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at 黑料老司机.
Entry by Donation. 黑料老司机 students free with ID.
Spring Symphonic Band Concert
The 黑料老司机 Department of Music presents the 黑料老司机 Symphonic Band and 黑料老司机 Percussion
Ensemble in a Spring Concert directed by Dr. Scott Jeppesen and Prof. Luke Kestner
on Thursday, April 22, 2027 at Cisel Recital Hall. Entry by donation. 黑料老司机 students
free with ID.
Commencement
黑料老司机 Commencement Exercises will take place at Metrapark in Billings on Saturday,
May 8, 2027.
