Upcoming Events
Discover world-class music right here at UB.
At the University at Buffalo, music isn’t just something we study—it’s something we live. From genre-defying premieres to beloved classical traditions, our concerts and events celebrate the daring, the moving and the unexpected. Whether you're a student performer, an aspiring music major or simply someone who loves live music, you're invited.
So many ways to make music—and keep making it
The Department of Music is home to a diverse range of student and faculty ensembles. You’ll find performance opportunities in every style—classical, jazz, global traditions and experimental works.
Attend a Faculty Recital to hear our renowned faculty bring fresh interpretations to both classic and contemporary works. Enjoy the energy and skill of UB Ensembles, and experience the intimate artistry of UB Chamber concerts. Take a break with free Brown Bag Concerts featuring performances by UB students and faculty.
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Aurora Borealis Duo
Ft. Tiffany Du Mouchelle, soprano; Stephen Solook, percussion
Date: Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Soprano Tiffany Du Mouchelle and percussionist Stephen Solook ignite the stage with dazzling, unconventional voice-percussion collaborations.
Experience the boundary-pushing Aurora Borealis Duo—soprano Tiffany Du Mouchelle and percussionist Stephen Solook—as they bring their innovative voice–percussion repertoire to Lippes Concert Hall.
“Kɔ Bɔkɔɔ (Go Safely),”
Ft. Colter Harper
Date: Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
Location: Slee Hall B1
Screening of “Kɔ Bɔkɔɔ (Go Safely),” a documentary about music during the military dictatorship in 1980s Ghana.
Landon Chang
Ft. Landon Chang, Saxophone
Date: Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
From landmark works that shaped the classical saxophone repertoire to bold contemporary explorations of the instrument’s possibilities, Landon Chang traces the saxophone’s ongoing evolution.
Featuring music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Paul Creston, Libby Larsen, Claire Vaugrenier, and Landon Chang, this recital moves from the established traditions of the 20th century to the innovative voices of today, revealing the saxophone’s enduring versatility and expressive range.
Landon Chang is an educator, composer, and saxophonist dedicated to the evolving landscape of contemporary music. He serves as Professor of Saxophone at the University at Buffalo and Roberts Wesleyan University, and is on faculty at the Eastman Summer Saxophone Institute. His leadership extends as Assistant Director of the internationally recognized Eastman Saxophone Project and as Founder and Executive Director of Project Nova, a professional saxophone sextet dedicated to innovative programming and community engagement in Rochester, NY.
Multichannel Works for Guitar and Electronics
Ft. Colter Harper
Date: Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.
Location: Slee Hall B1
Multichannel Works for Guitar and Electronics
Ft. Colter Harper
Date: May 28 at 5 p.m.
Location: Slee Hall B1
UB Orchestra Concert and Talk
Date: Oct. 8 at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Band
Date: Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Choir
Date: Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Jazz Ensemble
Date: Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Contemporary/Percussion
Date: Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Orchestra Concert and Talk
Date: Dec. 5 at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
VOCES8 featuring Harmonia Chamber Singers and UB Choir
Date: March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Combined choral concert with Blake Morgan of VOCES8, featuring Harmonia Chamber Singers and UB Choir.
UB Band Concert
Date: March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Orchestra Concert and Talk
Date: March 11 at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Guitar Ensemble
Date: April 18 at 3 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Band
Date: April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Jazz Ensembles
Date: April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Contemporary Ensemble
Date: April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Orchestra Concert and Talk
Date: May 4 from 6:45 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
UB Chamber Music Concert
Date: Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Chamber Music Concert
Date: Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Chamber Music Concert
Date: Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Chamber Music Concert
Date: April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Chamber Music Concert
Date: April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
UB Chamber Music Concert
Date: May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Baird Recital Hall
La Noche de las Dinastias
Date: Sept. 1 at 12 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
La Noche de las Dinastias is a 35-minute documentary by UB Professor of Music Jon Nelson, and UB Media Study student Fin Kennedy. The film depicts an evening with Dinastia Diaz, a banda located in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, Oaxaca (Mexico).
Brown Bag
Date: Oct 6 at 12 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Brown Bag
Date: Nov. 3 at 12 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Brown Bag
Date: Feb. 2 at 12 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Brown Bag
Date: March 9 at 12 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Brown Bag
Date: April 6 at 12 p.m.
Location: Lippes Concert Hall - Slee Hall
Made Possible by Supporters
The Slee Visiting Artist Series and Beethoven String Quartet Cycle are generously supported by the late Frederick and Alice Slee.
The Center for 21st Century Music is sponsored by the Robert and Carol Morris Center for 21st Century Music in the UB Department of Music. 🎼 Ming Tsao, Artistic Director