Jubilee Artists Series

“Through the invisible hands of music, the soul is touched and healed,” Josephine “Jo” Phelps Fabian said. In her life, Fabian was a dedicated arts patron, donor, board member and advocate who loved classical music and opera. She frequently attended concerts at Townsend School of Music. Through The Fabian Center for Musical Excellence, the Jubilee Artists Series features leading artists performing concerts that are low cost to the general public, making the best music available to all.

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2026-2027 Jubilee Artists Series

Happy Dog Duo, piano duo

Friday, October 16, 2026 in Fickling Hall

Happy Dog Duo—pianists Eric Tran and Nathan Cheung—has performed four-hands classics, originals, and transcriptions for two decades, with a focus on bringing humor and joy to the classical music world.

WindSync, wind quintet

Monday, November 9, 2026 in Fickling Hall

Over nearly two decades of performing throughout the United States and abroad, WindSync has proven itself “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas), puncturing performing conventions and stretching the boundaries of what the wind quintet can be through fearless programming and a fresh stage presence.

Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano

Friday, January 22, 2027 in Fickling Hall

British-born Canadian mezzo-soprano Susan Platts brings a uniquely rich and wide-ranging voice to concert and recital repertoire for alto and mezzo-soprano, particularly well-regarded for her performances of Gustav Mahler’s works.

The Swingles, vocal group

Tuesday, March 30, 2027 in Fickling Hall

The Swingles have been challenging the boundaries of vocal music for over 60 years, earning 5 Grammy® Awards and establishing themselves as one of the world’s most beloved and admired vocal groups. Their signature and instantly recognizable sound has remained constant and timeless, and their intricate arrangements remain unparalleled.