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... Continue reading...
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.
The UNCG Wind Ensemble welcomes the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet, whose virtuosity, expressive range, and distinctive sound take center stage. Featuring works by Ida Gotkovsky, Charles Ives, Johann de Meij, and Matt Browne, the concert moves from fiery intensity and contemplative lyricism to vivid storytelling and infectious energy.
The UNCG Symphony Orchestra opens its season with a program of orchestral masterworks from the American and European traditions. The concert features Copland’s vibrant "Hoe-Down" from "Rodeo," Gershwin’s iconic "Rhapsody in Blue" with faculty pianist Alessandra Feris, and Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 1, a cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire.
