Cisel Reservation Calendar
Cisel Room Reservations 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.
Classes Begin
September 9, 2026
7:00 am
Fall 2026 Semester begins at MSU Billings.
Student Recital
September 23, 2026
3:10 pm
The MSUB Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students
will perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
John Roberts Faculty Recital
September 27, 2026
3:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents John Roberts in a Faculty Recital featuring
Latin music and appearances by MSUB Music Faculty on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at
3:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Free entry.
Student Recital
The MSUB Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Fall Choral Concert
The MSUB Choral Ensembles present a Fall Choral Concert featuring the MSUB University
Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Jacket Voices under the direction of Dr. Daren Small.
They will perform on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Cisel Recital Hall at
MSUB. Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Student Recital
The MSUB 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 Concert
The MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Symphonic Band and MSUB 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. MSUB students
free with ID.
November Choral Concert
November 17, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Choral Ensembles present a November Choral Concert featuring the MSUB 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
MSUB. Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Student Recital
November 18, 2026
3:10 pm
The MSUB Department of Music present Music Major Students performing in a Student
Recital Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 3:10 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Students will
perform a number of varying pieces and genres. Free entry.
Jazz Combo Concert at Craft Local
The MSUB 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. MSUB
Students free with ID.
Student Recital
The MSUB 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 MSUB 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.
Alexa Caswell Saxophone Recital
The MSUB Department of Music presents Alexa Caswell in a Junior Saxophone Recital
Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Alexa studies saxophone
and flute under Dr. Scott Jeppesen. Free entry.
Jazz Orchestra & Commercial Ensemble Concert
November 19, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Jazz Orchestra and MSUB Commercial
Esnemble in a Fall Concert Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed
by Professor John Roberts. Entry by donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Ben Stevens Trombone Recital
December 12, 2026
7:00 pm
The MSUB Department of Music presents Ben Stevens in a Senior Trombone Recital Saturday,
December 12, 2026 at 7:00 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 MSUB 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.
MSUB Jazz Festival 2027
The MSUB 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
MSUB Jazz Festival website.
Honor Jazz Ensemble Festival
MSUB 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 MSUB 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 MSUB Choral Ensembles present a Winter Choral Concert featuring the MSUB 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
MSUB. Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Winter Symphonic Band Concert
The MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Symphonic Band and MSUB 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. MSUB students
free with ID.
Student Recital
The MSUB 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 MSUB 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 MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Jazz Orchestra in a Spring Jazz Concert
Thursday, April 8, 2027 at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by Professor John Roberts.
Entry by donation. MSUB Students free with ID.
Jazz Combo Concert at Craft Local
The MSUB 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. MSUB
Students free with ID.
Student Recital
The MSUB 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 MSUB Choral Ensembles present a Spring Choral Concert featuring the MSUB 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 MSUB.
Entry by Donation. MSUB students free with ID.
Spring Symphonic Band Concert
The MSUB Department of Music presents the MSUB Symphonic Band and MSUB 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. MSUB students
free with ID.
Commencement
MSUB Commencement Exercises will take place at Metrapark in Billings on Saturday,
May 8, 2027.
