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Guest Artist Recital Feature

Scott Sutherland, tuba, piano, and mixed media

Tubist and YouTube creator Scott Sutherland brings his online music channel to the concert stage in a program featuring favorites from film, television, and video games. With more than 3 million YouTube views and recording credits on major motion picture soundtracks, he combines virtuosity, creativity, and humor in a unique live performance. Sutherland is on the faculty at East Carolina University and serves as an Artist and Clinician for Eastman Winds.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

Kathryn Cok, harpsichord

Kathryn Cok presents “Les Mademoiselles Jefferson: Music from the Monticello Music Collection and Colonial Virginia.”

Guest Artist Recital Feature

Margaret Carpenter Haigh, soprano

GRAMMY®-nominated soprano Margaret Carpenter Haigh returns to her alma mater, UNC Greensboro, for a special recital and masterclass. Acclaimed for her performances across the United States and Europe, Haigh is an internationally recognized artist, conductor, and educator who currently serves as a choir director at Sweden’s national cathedral in Uppsala.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

Vincent van Gelder, piano

Dr. Vincent van Gelder is an award-winning pianist, composer, and educator from Rotterdam, The Netherlands. A prizewinner in numerous international competitions, he has performed throughout the United States and Europe, including a solo recital at Carnegie Hall. He is founder and president of the Triad Institute for Young Musicians and has served on the piano faculty at Duke University.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

Sputter Box

Sputter Box is a New York City-based clarinet, voice, and percussion ensemble known for its inventive and engaging performances of contemporary chamber music. Praised as “unforgettable,” the group has commissioned more than 70 new works and brings a fresh, energetic approach that makes new music accessible and entertaining for all audiences.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

James Giles, piano

Acclaimed pianist James Giles, professor of piano at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, is an internationally renowned performer who has appeared in major musical centers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Celebrated for his artistry and versatility, Giles is equally recognized for his interpretations of the standard repertoire and his commitment to championing contemporary works.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

Adam Estes, baritone saxophone

Dr. Adam Estes, professor of music at the University of Mississippi, presents “Lyrical Baritone,” a recital highlighting the rich, expressive voice of the baritone saxophone. An active soloist, chamber musician, and Yamaha Performing Artist, Estes has performed throughout the United States and Europe.

Guest Artist Recital Feature

The Kalyn & Gaelynn Tiny Mountain Tour

Acclaimed musician Gaelynn Lea, winner of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, and Kalyn Rose Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp visit campus for a day of music, conversation, and advocacy. Through their innovative artistic work, they explore the intersections of disability culture, creativity, accessibility, and activism while challenging assumptions and celebrating inclusion.

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band Feature School of Music

U.S. Marine Band Returns to UNCG for Free Concert

For the first time in 10 years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to Greensboro as part of the band’s National Concert Tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on Friday, October 30, 2026 in UNCG Auditorium. “We are incredibly excited to continue the tradition of our national… Continue reading…

Abele Saxophone Quartet Feature School of Music

Abele Saxophone Quartet

The Abele Saxophone Quartet performs works by Mark Engebretson and Bob Reynolds, alongside world premieres by UNCG student composers Liam Deen, Chance Gatewood, Mariah McClammy, Ward Robinson, and Vincent Trotta. The quartet features Susan Fancher (Duke University), Rahsaan Barber and Heidi Radtke (UNC Chapel Hill), and Mark Engebretson (UNCG).