Department of Music

A choir

Concerts and Upcoming Events

Admission free unless otherwise indicated. Please contact the College Music Department to request any special accommodations or get directions.

January

No concerts scheduled.

February

Sunday, February 17: Brass and Bagpipes!

Featuring the UR Brass Choir and the Rochester Scottish Pipes and Drums
Josef Hanson and Janice Blue, directors
3:00pm, St. Mary's Church in downtown Rochester
Admission Free!

Friday, February 22: Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony 

Bill Tiberio, director
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Saturday, February 23: Chamber Orchestra

David Harman, director
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium 
Admission Free!

Saturday, February 23: Women's Chorus with ESM choirs

Philip Silvey, director of Women's Chorus
8:00pm, Lutheran Church of the Reformation in downtown Rochester
Admission Free!

Sunday, February 24: Choral Extravaganza!

Featuring the Women's Chorus, Men's Glee Club, Chamber Singers, and Gospel Choir
Philip Silvey, Harold McAulliffe, Irina Georgieva, and Jason Holmes, directors
3:00pm, Pittsford Presbyterian Church
Admission Free! (freewill offering)

March

Saturday, March 2: Symphony Orchestra

David Harman, director
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Sunday, March 3: Rock Repertory Ensemble

John Covach, director
7:00pm, Lower Strong Auditorium
Admission Free! 

Saturday, March 23: 4th annual "Day of Brass"

Josef Hanson, coordinator
9:00am-4:00pm, Alumni and Advancement Center (300 E. River Road)
Admission Free!
A day-long festival of all things brass, featuring workshops, demonstrations, and a final 3pm concert. 

Thursday, March 28: Jazz Ensemble

Bill Tiberio, director
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

April

Friday, April 12: Women's Chorus with ESM choirs

Philip Silvey, director of Women's Chorus
8:00pm, St. Mary's Church in downtown Rochester
Admission Free!

Sunday, April 14: Skalny Center recital

3:00pm, Lower Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Wednesday, April 17: Chamber Ensembles

David Harman, coordinator
8:00pm, Welles-Brown Room in Rush Rhees Library
Admission Free!

Saturday, April 20: Chamber Orchestra

David Harman, director
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Sunday, April 21: Wind Symphony

Bill Tiberio, director
3:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Wednesday, April 24: Men's Glee Club and Chamber Singers

Harold McAulliffe and Irina Georgieva, directors
8:00pm, Interfaith Chapel
Admission Free!

Sunday, April 28: Rock Repertory Ensemble

John Covach, director
8:00pm, Lower Strong Auditorium
Admission Free! 

Tuesday, April 30: Symphony Orchestra

David Harman, director
Madeleine Laitz, violin soloist
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

May

Wednesday, May 1: Gospel Choir

Jason Holmes, director
8:00pm, Interfaith Chapel
Admission Free!

Thursday, May 2: Percussion Ensemble and West African Drumming Ensemble

Matt Witten and Kerfala Bangoura, directors
8:00pm, Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Friday, May 3: Musical Theater Workshop Revue

Kim Kowalke and David Runzo, directors
7:00pm, Lower Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!

Saturday, May 4: Musical Theater Workshop Revue

Kim Kowalke and David Runzo, directors
8:00pm, Lower Strong Auditorium
Admission Free!