The Kent Trumbull Performing Arts Series was founded in 1996 by Dr. Denise A. Seachrist, Associate Professor of Music. Each year the series brings to the Trumbull Campus various musical events which are free and open to the public. All events are held in Lecture Hall A of the Main Classroom/Administration Building, and a reception for the audience to meet and greet the performers follows immediately. The series features a mix of both western classical and world music traditions, and in 1997, the series was awarded the National Association of College Activities (NACAA) Great Lakes Regional Award of Excellence – First Place Multicultural Program Award. Artists who have appeared previously include:

• Halim El-Dabh, Music of Egypt
• KSU Thai Ensemble
• Sassafras, String Duo featuring Medieval, Celtic, Bluegrass, and Original Music
• Prayer Warriors, Gospel Choir
• Kent Trumbull Community Choir
• Awaji Japanese Puppets
• Jerry Davidson, Piano
• KSU Gospel Choir
• Tuyen Tonnu, Piano
• KSU Brass Quintet
• Flash in the Pan, Steel Drum Ensemble
• Timothy Kalil, Piano
• Mountain Therapy, Bluegrass Band
• John Kolessar, Indian Sitar
• Diane Fiocca, Flute
• Jane Dressler, Voice
• Salem Jubilee Barbershop Chorus
• KSU Wind Ensemble
• Margaret Baxtresser, Piano
• Jupiter Trio, Violin, Cello, and Piano
• Kent Camerata,
• Madhu Anand, Indian Musician
• Phong Nguyen, Vietnamese Musician
• James Tannenbaum, Piano
• KSU Jazz Band
• KSU Chinese Ensemble
• George Bachmann, Guitar
• Kent Chorale
• The Seneca Trio, Viola, Cello, and Piano
• Mei Han and Randy Raine-Reusch, Chinese Zheng