Two Events in One Page!

Event 1: Faculty Concert - March 6th @ 4:30 PM 

Join us for a sophisticated night of world-class music as the esteemed Jazz Faculty take the stage. Featuring masterful improvisation, rich harmonies, and timeless standards, this concert is a celebration of artistry at its finest. Let the rhythm move you and the melodies carry you — it’s jazz, refined.

This event is Free and Open to the Public. 

It is our pleasure to invite high school students to participate in the 1st Annual Loyola University New Orleans Big Easy Band Fest! Featuring the Bourgeois Honor Bands, this 2-day festival will take place Saturday-Sunday November 8-9, 2025. The Finalé Honor Bands concert will take place on Sunday November 9 at 4:00 PM in Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall. The performance will also feature the University Wind Ensemble!

Written by Loyno TAD Alum Emma Schillage (19), CRITTERS opens a small patch of forest, a group of mammals is busy preparing for an Actual Birthday Party when Fawn has an Odd Feeling and announces to the rest of the critters that The World As We Know It is coming to an end. Most brush off her warning, but unease begins to spread. Days later, fear takes hold when several animals make a startling decision: they plan to Become Human.

A camera breaks and four friends conjure spirits (both spectral and alcoholic) as they unravel four interwoven narratives spanning seven centuries: a warped fairy tale about two sisters and a treehouse astronomer; a retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher; a purgatorial intermezzo about Scheherazade and the ghost of Thelonious Monk; and a contemporary fable about a subway murder.

Step into an extraordinary morning of musical discovery with internationally celebrated concert pianist Gustavo Romero. Renowned for his breathtaking technique and profound musical insight, Romero has captivated audiences around the globe—and now, he’s opening the door to his artistic process.

Join us for a thrilling celebration of American artistry as we mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This special evening shines a spotlight on the richness and diversity of American composers, featuring powerful selections from opera and musical theater. Experience the sounds that echo the nation’s spirit, creativity, and enduring legacy — a tribute to the voices that help define who we are.