Rennie Harris Puremovement American Dance Theater
Rennie Harris Puremovement is the country’s leading street dance theater company dedicated to preserving and disseminating hip-hop aesthetics
Rennie Harris Puremovement is the country’s leading street dance theater company dedicated to preserving and disseminating hip-hop aesthetics
Experience one of the School of Music’s most dynamic traditions! Collage is a nonstop, visually captivating concert that flows seamlessly from one performance to the next. This year’s theme, “American Voices,” celebrates 250 years of powerful stories, traditions, and sound. All proceeds support student scholarships in the School of Music.
Established by Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band, “The President’s Own,” is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. For more than 225 years, the Marine Band has served the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps while captivating audiences with performances that reflect the excellence, tradition, and spirit of America.
The UNCG Symphonic Band presents a diverse program featuring works by Tielman Susato, Joaquín Turina, Jennifer Jolley, and Fisher Tull. Spanning Renaissance dances, Spanish lyricism, contemporary soundscapes, and a wind band classic, the concert showcases the ensemble's versatility and artistry.
The UNCG Wind Ensemble presents a program that celebrates creativity and imagination, featuring a world premiere by student composer Chance Gatewood and a concerto performance by flutist Joeli Schilling, third-prize winner of the School of Music Student Artist Competition. Works by Joel Puckett, Percy Grainger, and David Maslanka round out an evening of youthful energy and expressive depth.
Celebrate the season with the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble I, and soprano soloists Janinah Burnett and Michaela Kelly in a festive holiday concert. Hear Tchaikovsky’s beloved music from "The Nutcracker" alongside the swinging jazz interpretations of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Additional works by Bizet and Strauss round out the program, creating an evening filled with warmth, seasonal spirit, and soulful energy.
Three-time Grammy Award®-winner John Scofield is a pioneering jazz guitarist and composer.
An American jazz singer, Samara Joy has received six Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2023.
Featuring faculty artist Stephanie Ycaza, the Symphonic Band presents works by John Philip Sousa, Kelijah Dunton, Vincent Persichetti, Bruce Broughton, Germaine Tailleferre, and Nubia Jaime-Donjuan. Blending wind band classics, contemporary voices, and global influences, the program showcases the breadth of the concert band repertoire.
The UNCG Orchestras are known for artistic excellence, innovative programming, and diverse performance opportunities, from full orchestra masterpieces to chamber and string ensembles. Through outstanding performances and community outreach, the program enriches campus life and supports music education across North Carolina.