Hale Library Concert Series
Discover the perfect blend of music, ambiance and culture at the Hale Library Concert Series, a signature cultural outreach program presented by the Friends of the K-State Libraries.
Each performance offers a unique musical experience that showcases exceptional talent in the inviting and close-knit setting of Hale Library's Hemisphere Room (Room 581)
Each concert offers patrons a selection of wine, appetizers and dessert, as well as the opportunity to mingle with performers and fellow music lovers alike.
Whether you're a longtime patron or a first-time guest, the Hale Library Concert Series promises an enriching evening where music, conversation and community come together.
2025-2026 Performances
Konza Chamber Players
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Performers on the opening concert of this year's series will be K-State faculty Amanda Arrington, piano; Colleen White, flute; Alyssa Morris, oboe; Amy Guffey, clarinet; Susan Maxwell, bassoon; and Jacqueline Fassler-Kerstetter, horn. The concert will begin with Mozart's Quintet for Piano and Winds, K. 452, followed by the Suite for Wind Quintet by Amanda Harberg. This recital will conclude with award-winning composer Alyssa Morris's Konza Parable, an extended musical salute to the Flint Hills.
Syneva Colle, cello, and William Roger Price, piano
Friday, March 6, 2026
Cellist Syneva Colle, who joined the K-State faculty in 2024, will be featured in her first Hale Library concert. She will be assisted by pianist/composer William Roger Price, emeritus professor at the University of Tulsa. Claude Debussy's Cello Sonata, one of the masterworks of the cello repertoire, will open the recital, followed by Katcina Dances by Louis W. Ballard, who is known as "the father of Native American composition." This recital will include transcriptions of art songs by Clara Schumann (the most famous female composer/pianist of the 19th century) and will feature the world premiere of Under the Sun by William Roger Price.
Sławomir Dobrzański, pianist
Friday, April 24, 2026
K-State professor of piano Sławomir Dobrzański will perform a recital of 19th- and 20th-century piano masterworks by German composer/pianist Clara Schumann, Polish-American composer/pianist Anton de Kontski (also known as Antoni Katski), Czech master Leoš Janáček, and Hungary's most important composer, Béla Bartók. Dobrzański has recorded three albums of music by the prolific Kontski for Acte Préable, a CD label specializing in Polish music, and has won high accolades for resurrecting the music of this colorful, world-travelling musician.
Jazz in June
Friday, June 12, 2026
Current and former K-State music faculty Michael T. Brown, bass; Kurt Gartner, drums; Wayne Goins, guitar; Paul Hunt, trombone; and Nate McClendon, saxophone; will be joined by guest pianist Beau Jarvis to present an evening of jazz classics. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served cabaret-style.
Become a sponsor
We invite you to join us as an event sponsor and help us celebrate the power of music and community. Your generosity brings musical and artistic enrichment to K-State.
Proceeds benefit the Hale Concert Series fund and help maintain the Mason & Hamlin grand piano — ensuring the music continues for years to come. Sponsors will be recognized on the website and in the event programs.
Event parking
Permits are not required to park in in "O, W, T or Z" lots after 5 p.m. Lots A5, A6 and E9 have the nearest access to Hale Library. Visit parking services' webpage for a larger map.
