CofC Ensembles

2026-2027 Concerts

• Opera

  As the next generation of opera artists, the College of Charleston Opera ensemble presents mainstage productions each year, inviting audiences to be moved, enlightened and unified by the universal language of this profound performing art.

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  CofC Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes

  CofC Opera presents a program of scenes from your favorite operas and Broadway.

  • Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3:00 p.m.

  Performances take place at Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St.

  Purchase tickets for general admission, as well as discounted admission for CofC students, faculty and staff. Need help? Contact the George Street Box Office.

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  CofC Opera Production

  Jules Massenet's Cendrillon is a four-act opera "fairy tale," based on Charles Perrault's Cinderella story. Following the classic tale of mistreated Cinderella (Cendrillon) and her stepfamily, this opera introduces the significant role of Pandolfe, her father. Complete with the appearance of her Fairy Godmother to help her attend a ball, her love-at-first-sight connection with Prince Charmant, and her hasty departure at midnight, leaving behind a glass slipper, the score blends wit, elegance and sensuality. Suitable for audiences of all ages.

  Composed by Jules Massenet and libretto by Henri Cain
  Directed by Nakeisha Daniel; Music Director/Conductor Wojciech Milewski
  Presented by CofC Opera in collaboration with College of Charleston's Department of Theatre and Dance and the Charleston Symphony 

  • Friday, February 19 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 21 - 3:00 p.m.

  Performances take place at the Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.

  Tickets go on sale August 14. Need help? Contact the George Street Box Office. 

• Orchestra

  Our CofC Orchestra is a chamber orchestra of music majors and non-music majors that presents stirring, memorable concerts. This acclaimed ensemble has performed at the Kennedy Center (2023), Carnegie Hall (2025), Boston's Symphony Hall (2026) and locally at the prestigious Gaillard Center and historic Sottile Theatre.

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  Winter Concert

  Maestro Ryo Hasegawa makes his conducting debut with our CofC Orchestra.

  Monday, Nov. 30 at 7:00 p.m.
  Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. 

  Purchase tickets for general admission, as well as discounted admission for CofC students, faculty and staff. Need help? Contact the George Street Box Office.

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  Spring Concert 

  CofC Orchestra to present spring performance.

  Monday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.
  Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. 

  Ticket links coming soon

• Concert Choir

  Fall Concert "Know Thyself"

  Jordan Boyd makes his debut performance as the Concert Choir presents a program of works centered on the journey to self-discovery and finding a place to call one's home.

  Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3:00 p.m.
  Grace Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St. 

  Purchase tickets for general admission, as well as discounted admission for CofC students, faculty and staff. Need help? Contact the George Street Box Office.

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  Candlelight Christmas Concert

  A beloved holiday tradition returns, featuring new and classic works celebrating the coming of winter and the holiday season.

  Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
  Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St.

  Tickets go on sale in late August. Need help? Contact the George Street Box Office. 

• Chamber Music, Composers Forum, Steel Pan

  Chamber Music Concert

  Performance by student musicians

  Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
  Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 Saint Philip St.

  FREE admission 

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  Composers Forum

  Concert of original student works performed by student musicians

  Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
  Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 Saint Philip St.

  FREE admission 

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  Steel Pan Concert

  Details forthcoming

  Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m.
  Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 Saint Philip St.

  FREE admission