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Community Connections: Performance and Lecture Series bridges Elizabeth City State University and community. Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community at large. Our past guests include: Nikki Giovanni, Terrence J, Kierra Sheard, 9th Wonder, the Virginia Symphony, Leila Fadel, Tshombe Shelby, Marc Hill, the cast of A Different World, and the US Navy Band. Join us for our next event!

A large jazz ensemble performs on stage under blue lighting. Musicians seated in rows play instruments including saxophones, trombones, trumpet, bass, and drums, while a pianist and a standing vocalist appear at the left side of the stage. Music stands, microphones, and a raised platform for the rhythm section are visible.
Six people pose together in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop displaying multiple logos, including “NC” and health-related symbols. The group stands side by side indoors, wearing a mix of casual and dressed-up outfits, including a red jacket, a black outfit with blue accents, a red top with a light-colored coat, and a wide-brim hat. One person gestures toward the camera, while others stand close together for the photo.
Two musicians perform on a dimly lit stage. One musician plays a saxophone while leaning forward, and another stands with an electric guitar, arms extended outward. A drum set and additional band equipment are visible in the background under stage lighting.
Flyer for ECSU Community Connections performance and lecture series featuring Gateways Music Festival: The Brass Collective. The free event will be held September 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center. The flyer includes a photo of the ensemble, a QR code for registration, and a link to ecsu.edu/community-connections.

September 17, 2026

Gateways Music Festival: The Brass Collective

A Powerful & Unique Musical Experience Curated just for the Elizabeth City Community

7:00 pm
 
FREE Registration

Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium | Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center
Get Tickets Here

Sponsored and supported by a combination of ECSU student fees, gifts, and a private donation from Mrs. Phyllis Bosomworth, former member of the ECSU Board of Trustees.