Current Season

This season features performances, collaborations and explorations in contemporary music across UB and the community.

Center for 21st Century Music

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Recitals and Ensembles

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Other Events

December 3

Immersive audio demonstration in B1 Slee featuring new student works from Nina Young’s Computer Music seminar.

December 8

UB Composers@Hallwalls

Date: Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.  
Location: Hallwalls - 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

December 9–10

  • Reading workshops with the JACK Quartet in preparation for their January 13 concert of new works by PhD composition students as part of Feldman@100.

Spring 2026

January 12-13

Feldman@100

Feldman@100 marks the composer’s centennial with two days of performances, talks, and reflections on his work. 

Semester Project

Serial Music, Serial Aesthetics

A reading group led by Profs. Ming Tsao and Brian Moseley focused on composition and serialism.

April 1-2

Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart

The leading contemporary vocal ensemble from Germany showcases radical vocal experimentation in works by Birge Cary Professor Ming Tsao, Salvatore Sciarrino and UB PhD composers.

April 2

Baird Lecture Series

Lachenmann, Brahms, and “late style”
Featuring Profs. Ming Tsao and Eric Huebner with guests Barrett Ham (clarinet) and Christopher Gross (cello), plus analytical presentations by PhD composition students.

April 6

UB Composers@Hallwalls

Date: April 6 at 7:30 p.m.  
Location: Hallwalls - 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

June 1-7, 2026

June in Buffalo

Date: June 1-7, times coming soon
Locations: Visit the June in Buffalo webpage for more details 

A contemporary music festival showcasing works by emerging and established composers.