Alumni Events
Join us at local events to spend time with other alumni and current faculty. Update your contact information to ensure you receive invitations to all our future alumni events.
2025-26 Schedule
Gather, Graze & Music: Opera Edition
Saturday, November 8, 2025
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Museum at the USC College of Education (corner of Greene and Sumter), Columbia, SC 29208
Exclusive Opera at USC alumni pre-show drop-in. Gather to reconnect with friends, enjoy a glass of prosecco, grab a hug from Ellen Douglas-Schlaefer, then head over to Drayton Hall Theatre for the Opera at USC performance of The Consul by Gian Carlo Menotti.
FREE. Open to USC alumni who participated in Opera at USC. Registration information coming soon.
Alumni Reception at SCMEA
Friday, February 6, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
USC Pastides Alumni Center Ballroom
900 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join us for the annual School of Music alumni reception during the SCMEA Conference. Reunite with friends and former classmates, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, and take a selfie with your favorite mascot, Cocky!
FREE (with cash bar). Open to ALL School of Music alumni.
Register to snag a complimentary drink ticket! Registration information coming soon.
Gather, Graze & Music: Jazz Edition
Monday, March 30, 2026
6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Columbia Craft Brewing Co.
520 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29201
Exclusive alumni pre-concert happy hour. Gather to reconnect with friends, sip on a glass of beer, then head over to the School of Music Recital Hall for the Left Bank Big Band concert to enjoy an evening of fantastic music.
First drink is on us! FREE concert. Open to USC alumni who were members of a USC Jazz ensemble or combo.
Register to snag a complimentary drink ticket! Registration information coming soon.
Interested in Hosting an Event?
Email us if you would like to host an alumni event in your area. It is a great way for area alumni to stay in touch and can also be used as a prospective student event.