Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Abigail Pack, professor of horn, in a program of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Catherine Likhuta, and Théo Schmitt.
The Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Abigail Pack, professor of horn, in a program of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Catherine Likhuta, and Théo Schmitt.
The UNCG Symphony Orchestra welcomes Mongolian horsehead fiddle virtuoso Suyahan, guest composer Hexigetu (Wenze), and Student Artist Competition first prize winner Siana Wong for a program featuring music by Weber, Sibelius, and Brahms. The concert also includes the world premiere of a new work by Hexigetu (Wenze), blending classical tradition with contemporary artistry.
The UNCG Concert Band presents a program of classic and contemporary repertoire featuring works from John Prescott, Richard Saucedo, William Owens, Nicole Piunno, and Gustav Holst.
Experience Mozart’s masterpiece as UNCG Opera Theatre presents "The Magic Flute," a vibrant, fully staged production with dazzling voices and imaginative storytelling. Follow Tamino, Pamina, and Papageno through a fantastical world where light and dark collide in a battle of wits between the Queen of the Night and Sarastro. Blending mystery, humor, and heroism, this beloved opera will uplift audiences of all ages. Sung in German with English supertitles and dialogue.
Experience Mozart’s masterpiece as UNCG Opera Theatre presents "The Magic Flute," a vibrant, fully staged production with dazzling voices and imaginative storytelling. Follow Tamino, Pamina, and Papageno through a fantastical world where light and dark collide in a battle of wits between the Queen of the Night and Sarastro. Blending mystery, humor, and heroism, this beloved opera will uplift audiences of all ages. Sung in German with English supertitles and dialogue.
Experience Mozart’s masterpiece as UNCG Opera Theatre presents "The Magic Flute," a vibrant, fully staged production with dazzling voices and imaginative storytelling. Follow Tamino, Pamina, and Papageno through a fantastical world where light and dark collide in a battle of wits between the Queen of the Night and Sarastro. Blending mystery, humor, and heroism, this beloved opera will uplift audiences of all ages. Sung in German with English supertitles and dialogue.
The Symphonic Band celebrates the richness and diversity of American musical voices with a program featuring works by American composers Morton Gould, Elena Specht, Charles Ives, Mary Lou Williams, and William Schuman.
The Concert Band presents a program of classic and contemporary repertoire, highlighted by a feature performance from clarinet soloist Cat Keen Hock. The concert includes music by Reena Esmail, Julie Giroux, Nathan Daugherty, Carlos Simon, Rossano Galante, and Carol Brittin Chambers, showcasing a wide range of musical voices.
The UNCG Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jonathan Caldwell, presents a dynamic program featuring faculty bassoonist Ryan Reynolds. The concert includes music by Bach, Stravinsky, Goldman, Luke Ellard, and Omar Thomas, highlighting the ensemble’s range and artistic excellence.
It is John’s arrangement of the “Star Spangled Banner” that helped propel Whitney Houston in her 1990 performance at the Super Bowl (the recording went platinum). His recordings with the Clayton Brothers, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander, Count Basie and others are plentiful. John feels “I’ve been... Continue reading...
The Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program closes the year with jazz bassist, composer, arranger, and producer John Clayton. A GRAMMY® winner with nine additional nominations, Clayton has written for and collaborated with artists including Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, McCoy Tyner, Yo‑Yo Ma, and Charles Aznavour.
Enjoy an evening of choral music featuring four of the university’s premier vocal ensembles: Coro di Belle Voci, Chamber Singers, Shades of Blue, and University Chorale. This program highlights a wide range of repertoire and styles, showcasing the vibrant choral tradition of the university.