FIU Music Festival

Experience the FIU Music Festival from October 25 to November 9, with jazz, orchestral, Latin, organ, chamber music, and musical theatre! Enjoy seven dynamic concerts featuring world-renowned artists and rising stars. Don’t miss the magic of live music!

Our festival has a rich legacy of musical curiosity, presenting new and rarely heard works that we hope you’ll enjoy. We continually strive to offer programming that deepens our engagement with the South Florida community, reaffirms our commitment to push for diversity, and nurtures the next generation of musicians through meaningful collaborations and partnerships.

For our students, this festival offers a combination of unique, hands-on learning experiences. They are able to learn from, and play with, the best in the business. Students also prepare, produce, and manage the festival while developing their entrepreneurial acumen and fluency in music management under the guidance of faculty and professionals.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, November 3, 2024 2pm

FIU Music Festival 2024: Banyan Percussion Quartet

Feel the rhythm and experience the pulse of Miami's own BANYAN Percussion Quartet!

Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of percussion that will take you on a journey through the bold and thrilling world of modern music. From the high-octane energy of Julia Wolfe's Dark Full Ride, through the minimalistic stylings of Steve Reich's Mallet Quartet, to the instrumental variety of Paul Lansky's Springs, this concert is a dynamic showcase of percussion mastery.

Banyan Quartet brings their passion for high-level artistry and deep connection to their community to every performance. With a mission to engage audiences with honesty and vulnerability, they craft musical experiences that resonate with the heart of Miami.

Come feel the energy, feel the connection, and let BANYAN Quartet show you the power of percussion!

Performers | Dr. Tony Kirk, Dr. Guillermo Ospina, Dr. Colin Williams, and Cristian Zavala 

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