Members of the Bearkat and Huntsville communities are invited to immerse themselves in the world of string performances during the annual SHSU Festival of Strings. The five-day festival will feature performances by internationally renowned artists, music faculty, and students. 

The following events are free admission:

Schedule of Events

Guest Artist Horacio Contreras, cello master class
Oct. 2 | 5 p.m. | School of Music Building (Room 205)

Guest Artist Recital Liz Angela Garcia, violin & Diego Garcia, Cello 
Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaertner Performing Arts Center (Recital Hall)

Guest Artist Liz Garcia, violin master class
Oct. 3 | 4 p.m. | Gaertner Performing Arts Center (Recital Hall)

Guest Artist Recital by Horacio Contreras, cello 
Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaertner Performing Arts Center (Recital Hall)

Guest Artist Diego Garcia, cello master class
Oct. 4 | 4 p.m. | School of Music Building (Room 205)

Kolonneh Chamber Players Recital
Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaertner Performing Arts Center (Recital Hall)

Presentation by Liz Garcia and Diego Garcia
Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | School of Music Building (Room 217)

Cuarteto Cámbulo, premiere of the CAM String Quartet
Oct. 5 | 4 p.m. | Gaertner Performing Arts Center (Recital Hall)

*Symphony Orchestra Concert 
Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaertner Performing Arts Center (Payne Concert Hall)

*Free admission. General admission seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions, contact the Box Office at 936.294.2339.

For a full calendar of College of Arts & Media events, visit shsu.edu/camevents.