Holiday Scholarship Concert

32nd Annual Holiday Scholarship Concert

 Friday, November 22, 7:30pm - The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

For 32 years, the Holiday Scholarship Concert has been an annual tradition to usher in the holiday season in the High Country!  This year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Tyler Young (Lecturer of Voice and Director of our Opera Workshop), and Dr. Dakota Corbliss (Assistant Professor of Horn/Brass Area Coordinator), who will lead as the Artistic Directors of the concert. 

Purchase a Ticket - available only through this page or TheSchaeferCenter.org!

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

Almost every student in the Hayes School of Music is engaged in the concert through festive performances by many of our ensembles. This Holiday Scholarship Concert is planned to include performances by...

Steely Pan Steel BandAppalachian Symphony Band
University SingersHarp Ensemble
Jazz ComboBassoon Ensemble
Treble ChoirOpera Workshop
Brass ChoirFlute Choir

Read an interview with prior Artistic Director Dr. Hopkins about his experiences with the concert over the years: Dr. Stephen Hopkins passes the baton after 30th Holiday Scholarship Concert

Schaefer Center Tickets

Purchase your ticket today through the Schaefer Center box office! Tickets are $17 when purchased online or by phone and $15 when purchased in person at the box office. All profits from the concert will benefit scholarships for Hayes School of Music students!

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Giving to Hayes School of Music Student Scholarships

Throughout its history, our Holiday Scholarship Concert has helped to provide an affordable and accessible education for Hayes School of Music students. Through the generosity of our audience and sponsors, over $300,000 has been raised over the years, all of which goes directly to our students! 

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit givenow.appstate.edu/HolidayConcert or contact Melinda Friddell at 828-262-8692 or friddellmf@appstate.edu.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Donors make the Hayes School of Music experience possible for more students, helping young musicians turn a passion for music into a profession for life. Concert sponsors will be listed on this page in November. From the whole Hayes School of Music, thank you for making this possible!