Many landmark events in music and the arts have occurred since Utah became a state in 1896.
Selected key dates in music and arts
1903 Springville Arts Center opens
1929 Tabernacle Choir's 1st national radio broadcast
1952 University Theater Ballet organized at U. (later becomes Ballet West)
1963 Utah Shakespearian Festival founded
1967 Utah Symphony's 1st tour of Europe
1979 First performance in Abravanel Hall