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 Band | Appalachian Symphony Band |
| University Singers | Harp Ensemble |
| Jazz Combo | Bassoon Ensemble |
| Treble Choir | Opera Workshop |
| Brass Choir | Flute 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!
- Visit the Schaefer Center website to purchase tickets online ($17).
- Purchase tickets by phone ($17): Call the Schaefer Center at (800) 841-2787 or (828) 262-4046.
- Purchase tickets at the box office in person ($15).
Be sure your ticket is a real ticket!
TheSchaeferCenter.org and Tickets.com are the only official sources for tickets to shows at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. The Schaefer Center is not responsible for tickets purchased from third party sellers. Tickets sold via unofficial sources may be invalid or not accepted at Schaefer Center shows. The Schaefer Center is unable to assist buyers of third party tickets and patrons must return to their point of purchase for assistance.
Tickets sold via TheSchaeferCenter.org and Tickets.com are the only guaranteed and verified authentic tickets for Schaefer Center events. Please check the URL in your browser to ensure that you are only purchasing from TheSchaeferCenter.org or Tickets.com. Please note that all ticket sales are final.
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!