Events
2023-2024 CSB+SJU Concert/Event Season
Fall 2023
Guest Artist Performance by Greg Zelek, organ, and Mark Hetzler, trombone/electronics
Friday, September 8, 8:00 p.m., Abbey Church (SJU)
Fall Choral Showcase
featuring: Chamber Choir, Men's Chorus, and Women's Choir
Friday, October 13, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Orchestra
Sunday, October 15, 2:00 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 p.m., Brother Willie's Pub (Sexton - SJU)
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Wednesday, October 18, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
The Sound of Music (youth version)
Vocal Performance Workshop Performance
Thursday, October 26, 7:30 p.m., Colman Blackbox Theater (CSB)
Friday, October 27, 7:30 p.m., Colman Blackbox Theater (CSB)
Saturday, October 28, 7:30 p.m., Colman Blackbox Theater (CSB)
Sunday, October 29, 2:00 p.m., Colman Blackbox Theater (CSB)
*Ticketed Event*
The Great Pumpkin Returns
Monday, October 30, 8:00 p.m., Abbey Church (SJU)
Chamber Ensembles
Monday, November 20, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Christmas with Saint Ben's and Saint John's*
Friday, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Saturday, December 2, 1:00 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Saturday, December 2, 8:00 p.m., Basilica of St. Mary (MPLS)
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Brother Willie's Pub (Sexton - SJU)
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Friday, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Orchestra
Sunday, December 10, 2:00 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
All-College Choir
Sunday, December 10, 4:00 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Spring 2024
Orchestra
Sunday, February 25, 2:00 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Brother Willies Pub (location TBC)
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Wednesday, February 28, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Women's Choir
Sunday, March 17, 2:00 p.m., Sacred Heart Chapel (SJU)
Men's Chorus Home Concert
Monday, March 25, 7:30 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Chamber Choir Home Concert
Sunday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Chamber Ensembles
Monday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
Choral Spring Concert
featuring: Chamber Choir, Men's Chorus, Women's Choir
Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Orchestra
Sunday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., Escher Auditorium (CSB)
All-College Choir
Sunday, April 28, 4:00 p.m., Great Hall (SJU)
Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., Brother Willies Pub (location - TBC)
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium

Music Exploration Day
The CSB and SJU Music Department invites high school students with a passion for music (Major, Minor, & Non-majors!) to attend our Music Exploration Day.
Event Date - Coming Soon!
To view video recordings of our ensembles, please visit our Music Department YouTube Channel!
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Notes:
- *Performances noted with an asterisk are ticketed events.
- Tickets can be purchased through the Box Office at 320-363-5777.
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Amy Grinsteiner
Chair, Music Department
CSB BAC A119
320-363-5717
SJU Music 106
320-363-3375
Kelly Brueske
Coordinator, Music Department
CSB BAC A116
320-363-5796
SJU Music 110
320-363-3371