Each year since 2013, Pittsburg State University's Summer Music Fest has brought the community and region alive with eight diverse musical offerings in six days — a collaboration by the Music Department and several area venues!
Join us as we host bands and ensembles on campus and in the community.
Jazz Under the Stars, 8:30 p.m., front lawn of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer. Free.
Summer Kicks Jazz Band will open the 7th Annual Pittsburg State University Summer Music Fest for a night of music under the stars on the front lawn of one of most beautiful performance spaces in our region, directed by veteran music faculty member Robert Kehle. It's an informal concert — bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks! Rain location: Inside the Bicknell Center. Free!
Tuesday, June 18
Lunchtime music, noon, Root Coffeehouse & Creperie, 402 N. Broadway. Free.
Join us for lunchtime music at Root Coffeehouse & Creperie at Block22 in Downtown Pittsburg. Sip a warm or cold beverage, enjoy a pastry, and listen to some of the area's most talented musicians.
Vogts Sisters, 7:30 p.m., Linda & Lee Scott Performance Hall, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Ticketed, $12 at the door.
This dynamic duo has touched the hearts of audiences everywhere they’ve performed since 2012. They’ve gained widespread acclaim for their haunting vocals and tight sisterly harmonies. Ticketed, $12 at the door.
Wednesday, June 19
Kaleidescope of Styles, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 306 W. Euclid. Free. Faculty, students, and regional artists will collaborate to create an intimate evening of standard chamber music repertoire.
Thursday, June 20
Lunchtime music, noon, Signet Coffee Roasters, 109 N. Broadway. Free.
Join us for lunchtime music at Signet Coffee Roasters in Downtown Pittsburg. Enjoy a soup and salad, sandwich or pastry, sip a warm or cold beverage, and listen to some of the area's most talented musicians.
Battle of the Bands, 8:30 p.m., front lawn, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Free. Local and regional bands, including the J3 Band from Pittsburg, the 501B Band from Baxter Springs, and others will perform an outdoor concert with an eclectic mix of styles. It's an informal concert — bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks! Rain location: Inside the Bicknell Center.
Friday, June 21
A Musical Soirée, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Pine. Free. Faculty, students, and regional artists in a variety of ensemble combinations will be enhanced by the beautiful acoustics of the newly-restored historic church.
Saturday, June 22
Summer Band Concert, 8:30 p.m., front lawn, Bicknell Center for the Arts. Free. Led by PSU Music Department faculty member Dr. Andrew Chybowski, the performance will feature patriotic and pop pieces, and standard band literature. It's an informal concert — bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks! Rain location: Inside the Bicknell Center.
