Recent News

A new program-length realization of Stockhausen’s “Plus Minus” by Birge Cary Professor Ming Tsao, titled “Plus or Minus,” will have its world premiere at the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik Festival on May 3, 2025, in Witten, Germany.

The Department of Music has secured $178,135 to develop a state-of-the-art experimental intermedia space in B1 Slee Hall, featuring immersive audio and visual technology to support cutting-edge work in music, media and interdisciplinary arts.

The Buffalo International Guitar Festival returns to UB from March 28–30, offering concerts, competitions, workshops, and ensemble performances that celebrate guitar artistry and education for all skill levels.

Since his band teacher went alphabetically by last name, Jeff Scott’s choices were limited when it came his turn to pick an instrument. The sixth grader pointed to the French horn—and the rest is history. Today, Scott is one of the nation’s premier French horn players and a Grammy-winning composer.

On Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m., the UB Choir will join Harmonia Chamber Singers and a professional wind ensemble from the Buffalo Musicians' Association for a landmark performance of Anton Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor.

Birge Cary Professor of Music Ming Tsao will have a portrait concert of his chamber music presented by the National Theater in Mannheim, Germany on March 1.

Stephen Guerra’s latest album, "No Balanço do Choro-Samba," has earned a glowing review on the renowned jazz site "All About Jazz." This self-produced release highlights Guerra’s deep connection to Brazilian choro and samba traditions, blending masterful compositions with innovative interpretations.

The UB Chamber Singers, directed by Associate Teaching Professor and UB choirs director Claudia Brown, have released their first album, "When the Earth Stands Still." This exciting debut is available on Spotify, iTunes, and other digital music platforms, as well as in CD format.