Prof. Steve Haines, interim director of the Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program, joins colleagues and friends for a special concert celebrating his return to performing and teaching. This performance is free to attend, but a ticket reservation is requested.
Dr. Ariel Detwiler, a Minneapolis‑based bassoonist, educator, arranger, and owner of ACDC Reeds, is known for her warm tone and expressive performances. She appears frequently as a soloist and chamber musician and teaches at Augsburg University and Northwestern University of St. Paul. A versatile artist with a strong commitment to musicianship and craftsmanship, Dr. Detwiler brings a distinctive voice to every stage.
“Música para Todos” brings together the Lorena Guillén Tango Ensemble, the UNCG Sinfonia led by Scott Glasser, and the Weaver Academy Strings directed by James DeFiglia for a vibrant celebration of community and culture. Guest singers Dora Cardona and Dalia Razo join this special event honoring the work of Casa Azul of Greensboro.
Dr. Julianne Kirk Doyle is Professor of Clarinet at the SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music and an active soloist, chamber musician, and advocate for new music. A founding member of the Aria Reed Trio and Principal Clarinet of the Orchestra of Northern New York, Dr. Doyle is known for her championing of contemporary repertoire and her expertise in addressing Stress Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (SVPI) in wind playing.
POSTPONED ∙ Join us for an evening of inventive chamber music featuring the Keys and Bridges Duo with UNCG faculty artists Prof. Billie Feather (guitar) and Dr. Courtney Miller (oboe).
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.
