Prof. Steve Haines Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program Feature

Steve Haines and Friends

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.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

Stone’s Throw Quartet

An exhilarating evening of contemporary percussion featuring the Stone’s Throw Quartet—Dan Hartung, MK Phillips, Louis Raymond‑Kolker, and Alex Richard—with guest artists Carey Harwood (guitar) and Ajai Shaw (itótele). The program highlights works by Tarpaga, Trevino, De Mey, Bobo, Dorman, and new pieces by members of the ensemble.

Music Building Fall

Faculty Composers Concert

Join us for an evening of dynamic and innovative works by Luke Ellard, Mark Engebretson, Billie Feather, Mara Gibson, Steve Landis, and Alejandro Rutty.

Sounding Board School of Music Feature

Sounding Board

Sounding Board is a versatile classical ensemble with a shared love for groovy pop‑minimalist sounds. Their performances highlight rhythmic energy, colorful textures, and an adventurous spirit.

Stephanie Ycaza

Stephanie Ycaza, tuba

RESCHEDULED ∙ Stephanie Ycaza is Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Alessandra Feris School of Music Feature 2024-25

Alessandra Feris, piano ∙ Her Piano, Her Voice: South American Women Composers

Brazilian pianist Alessandra Feris is known internationally for her artistry and advocacy of Latin-American piano music. She has performed across the Americas and Europe, taught masterclasses worldwide, and premiered numerous contemporary works. Dr. Feris recently joined UNC Greensboro as Assistant Professor of Piano.

Michael Ippolito, composer School of Music Feature 2024-25

Michael Ippolito: The Seeds

Prof. Lindsay Kesselman, Dr. Scott Rawls, and Dr. Annie Jeng present the world premiere of The Seeds by Michael Ippolito, commissioned with support from the Dean’s Research Initiative Fund.

Faculty Recital Feature School of Music

Between Sorrow and Enchantment

Faculty artists Lindsay Kesselman (soprano), Courtney Miller (oboe), Ryan Reynolds (bassoon), and Ināra Zandmane (piano) present “Between Sorrow and Enchantment.” Works by Marie Félicie Clémence de Reiset de Grandval, Kieren MacMillan, and Marcia Kraus.

Music Building Fall

G♮ Chamber Music: Prague à Paris

Join the G♮ Chamber Music Concerts Series for “Prague à Paris,” featuring UNCG faculty and students in works by Antonín Dvořák and Francis Poulenc.

Michaela Kelly Feature

Michaela Kelly, soprano

Soprano, researcher, and teacher Michaela Kelly is currently Assistant Professor of Voice at the UNCG School of Music. A flexible and dynamic performer, soprano Michaela Kelly has most recently sung with the Los Angeles Opera Chorus and Los Angeles Master Chorale.