Events
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
October 22, 2025
3:10 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
MSU Billings Music students will perform solos and ensembles from various genres of music at Cisel Recital Hall. Donations are appreciated.
John Roberts Faculty Recital
October 23, 2025
7:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
Professor John Roberts will present music from his original soul album, Soul Skillet, accompanied by his multi-instrument band.
Student Recital
November 5, 2025
3:10 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
MSU Billings Music students will perform solos and ensembles from various genres of music at Cisel Recital Hall. Donations are appreciated.
Yellowjacket Music Showcase
November 6, 2025
8:00-3:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
The à±ßäÂþ» Yellowjacket Music Showcase will be held Wednesday, November 5 through Thursday, November 6 at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm located at Cisel Hall and Petro Theatre on MSUB's campus. Regional Montana bands and choirs are invited to perform before a professional adjudicator. The MSUB Music Department will also perform a concert for the students of a variety of genres from mixed ensembles and solos.
To read more and register, visit our Yellowjacket Music Showcase page.
Jazz Orchestra & Commercial Ensemble Concert
November 6, 2025
7:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
MSU Billings Jazz Orchestra and Commercial Ensemble (New Orleans Jazz) will present a concert at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by Mr. John Roberts. Donations are appreciated.
Sabrina Charney Saxophone Recital
Postponed.
Tricia LaBrie Voice Recital
November 9, 2025
2:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
MSUB Billings Music student, Tricia (Hammond) LaBrie, will present a Senior Voice Recital at Malta Lutheran Church in Malta, MT. Donations are appreciated.
Symphonic Band & Percussion Ensemble Concert
November 13, 2025
7:00 pm
Entry By Donation.
MSU Billings Symphonic Band directed by Dr. Scott Jeppesen and MSU Billings Percussion Ensemble directed by Mr. Luke Kestner will present a concert at Cisel Recital Hall.
Winter Choral Concert
November 18, 2025
7:00 pm
Entry by Donation.
The MSU Billings Choral Ensembles will present a Winter Choral Concert at Cisel Recital Hall. Directed by Dr. Daren Small.
Student Recital
November 19, 2025
3:10 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
MSU Billings Music students will perform solos and ensembles from various genres of music at Cisel Recital Hall. Donations are appreciated.
Chamber Ensembles Concert
November 23, 2025
2:00 pm
Entry by Donation.
The MSU Billings Chamber Ensembles will present a Chamber Concert at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral downtown Billings. Various faculty will direct.
Student Recital
December 3, 2025
3:10 pm
Free and Open to the Public.
MSU Billings Music students will perform solos and ensembles from various genres of music at Cisel Recital Hall. Donations are appreciated.
Jazz Combo Concert
December 4, 2025
7:00 pm
Entry by Donation.
The Jazz Combo Ensembles will present a concert at Craft Local downtown Billings. Directed by Dr. Scott Jeppesen and Mr. Alex Nauman.
Jazz Orchestra Concert
December 5, 2025
7:00 pm
Entry by Donation.
The Jazz Orchestra will present a concert at Craft Local downtown Billings. Directed by Mr. John Roberts.
2026 MSUB Jazz Festival
February 6, 2026
8:00 - 5:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public. Located at MSUB Cisel Hall and Petro Theatre.
MSU Billings' annual Jazz Festival will take place at MSUB Petro Theatre on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All college, high school, and junior high jazz ensembles in the state are cordially invited to the MSU Billings Jazz Festival. Top Soloists of the festival will be awarded at the evening Gala concert.
2026 MSUB Jazz Festival Gala Concert
February 6, 2026
7:00 pm
Reserved tickets $15.00 through Hometown Ticketing website open one month before Festival. Free for MSUB Students and Staff booked through the Music Office 657-2350.
MSU Billings' annual Jazz Festival Gala Concert will take place at MSUB Petro Theatre on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm. All college, high school, and junior high jazz ensembles in the state are cordially invited to the MSU Billings Jazz Festival. Top Soloists of the festival will be awarded at this evening Gala concert. The MSUB Jazz Orchestra under the direction of John Roberts will entertain you as well as our guest artists from New Orleans, Sunshine Special.