School of Music Concerts

The University of Montana has made the decision to immediately cancel all university sponsored public events for the foreseeable future. Under the guidance of the Governor and the Commissioner of Higher Education, all MUS campuses have been directed to limit the events hosted on campus. This is in addition to moving to remote instruction on March 23.

All college performances, lectures, and large gatherings are cancelled or postponed until further notice. This applies to all events in our academic units as well as Montana Repertory Theatre performances and Montana Museum of Art and Culture and Montana Media Lab events. If an event can be transitioned to remote delivery it can continue in that format. If an event can be rescheduled we will do so, however at this time it is uncertain when campus events will resume.

We will honor all requests for refunds for ticketed events. Patrons seeking refunds for tickets should contact the UMArts Box Office at (406) 243-4581. We are reminding our supporters that event fees are critical in supporting our programs and that we are grateful for anyone who would forego their refund in support of the college at this time.

Take a look at our upcoming events! Please note, the events with an * require the purchase of a ticket in order to attend. Please visit GrizTix or the corresponding venue to purchase.

February

Tue, 2/4          Amiche Duo feat. Kimberly Grantland James, mezzo-soprano, Jennifer Cavanaugh, oboe, with Christopher Hahn, piano, 7:30 pm, Music Recital Hall. *

Sat, 2/8           Taryn Mercer, alto saxophone, in her senior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public. 

Sun, 2/9          Sonatas, Suites, and Treats for Cello and Piano feat. Adam Collins, cello, and Steven Hesla, piano, 3:00 pm, in the Music Recital Hall. *

Mon, 2/10       UM Small Groups – Jazz at the Break. Join us for an evening of jazz greats at Break Espresso, free and open to the public.

Tue, 2/11        Top Brass – Hear all of UM’s elite brass ensembles in one night, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall. *

2/14-2/15        UM Opera Theatre presents The Medium, by Gian-Carlo Menotti, and Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini, in an otherworldly evening of delights, 7:30 pm both nights, in the Dennison Theatre. *

Sun, 2/16        Rosie Cerquone, percussion, in her senior recital, 7:30 pm, in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Tue, 2/18        Chamber Music Montana presents, Messiaen Quartet, 7:30 pm, in the Music Recital Hall. *

Thu, 2/20        Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band – Mystics and Sorcerers 7:30 pm, Dennison Theatre. *

Sat, 2/22         Aidan Robinson & Garret Blake Waters, saxophone recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

2/21-2/23        String Orchestra of the Rockies February Concert, three days, 7:30, in the Music Recital Hall. *

Sat, 2/22         Spring Percussion Concert feat. The UM Percussion Ensembles and the (Islanders) Steel Band, 7:30 in the Dennison Theatre. *

March

Sun, 3/1          Cannon Shane, flute, junior recital, 12:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Tue, 3/3          School of Music presents University Choir and Chamber Chorale, feat. choirs from Hellgate High School and C.S. Porter Middle School, 7:30 pm in the Dennison Theatre. *

Wed, 3/4         School of Music presents UM Tuba/Euphonium Studio Soiree in the UC Ballroom, 7:30 pm, free and open to the public. Please NOTE the special location of this event.

Wed, 3/4         School of Music presents An Evening with Rachmaninoff, featuring pianists Barbara Blegen, Christopher Hahn, and Steven Hesla, 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall

3/4-3/8            School of Theatre and Dance and School of Music present Spring Awakening by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind, 7:30 pm. Matinees on Sat-Sun (3/7-8) at 2:00 pm, and Sun (3/15), in the Masquer Theatre, PARTV Center. *

3/11-15           School of Theatre and Dance and School of Music present Spring Awakening by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind, 7:30 pm. Matinees on Sat-Sun (3/7-8) at 2:00 pm, and Sun (3/15), in the Masquer Theatre, PARTV Center. *

3/6-3/8            Missoula Music Teachers Association Spring Festival, call for times, in the Music Recital Hall. *

Sat, 3/7           College of the Arts and Media presents Odyssey of the Stars, honoring Barbara Blegen, pianist, and Judith Blegen, soprano. Odyssey is a scholarship benefit for students of the college, 7:30 pm in the Dennison Theatre, 406-243-4971. *

Mon, 3/9         Montana Piano Trio feat. Margaret Baldridge, violin, Christopher Hahn, piano, and Adam Collins, cello, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall. *

Mon, 3/9         UM Small Groups – Jazz at the Break. Join us for an evening of jazz greats at The Break Espresso, free and open to the public.

Tue, 3/10        Taylor Bushey, euphonium senior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Wed, 3/11       Rory Anderson presents her horn senior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Rectal Hall, free and open to the public.

3/12-3/13        40^th Annual UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival – Featuring some of the finest jazz performers in the country. Come hear outstanding young musicians perform each day, professionals presenting sessions on jazz improvisation along with master classes on every instrument. Each evening you will hear the ‘Best Section High School Big Band,’ outstanding high school soloists and the UM Jazz Ensemble I along with the special guest artists. Dennison Theatre and the UM Music Building (please check for schedules and performances), All seating is reserved. *

Sat, 3/7           Odyssey of the Stars – Honoring outstanding University of Montana performing and visual artists and telling the story of their artistic journeys, showcasing the many different roads to success that an artist can travel. Odyssey features some of UM's finest student performers and artists. The production supports the College of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. 7:30 pm, in the Dennison Theatre. *

Sat, 3/14         Emily Rogers, violin, presents her junior recital, 3:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public. - CANCELED!

Sun, 3/22        Kiersten M. Hall, mezzo-soprano, presents her senior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Mon, 3/23       Bach Around the Clock – Twelve hours of non-stop Bach, feat. faculty, students, solos & ensembles from the School of Music, and the Missoula community. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Univ. Cong. Church, and 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, free and open to the public.

Thu, 3/23        Jason Phillips, composition, graduate recital, 7:30 pm, in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Tue, 3/24        Faculty Chamber, 5:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall.

Wed, 3/25       Paul Bruce, tuba, presents his senior recital, 7:30 in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Thu, 3/26        Anne Basinski, soprano, and Stephen Kalm baritone, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall. *

Fri, 3/27          UM Cabaret, 7:30 pm, at the Downtown Dance Collective. See UMT Music webpage for more information. *

Fri, 3/27          US Air Force band, 7:30 pm, in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

3/28-3/29        International Duo Symposium & Chamber Music Montana. *

Sat, 3/28         University of Montana Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 pm in the Dennison Theatre, See UMT Music Webpage for more information. *

April

Wed, 4/1         Clarinet Studio Recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

4/2-4/4            Keyboard Festival – Recital on the 4^th will feature Robert Weirich, piano.

Sun, 4/5          UMSO feat. Movie Fundraiser, 3:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall. *

4/9-4/10          UM Opera Theatre – Come see UM’s finest singers in a varied program of scenes from opera, and operetta, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall. *

Fri, 4/10          UM Jazz Artist Series feat. Ralph Alessi, with his all-star group of internationally acclaimed musicians, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main St. *

Sat, 4/11         World Rhythms Concert – Featuring I Made Lasmawan, Balinese master musician, Ni Ketut Marni, Balinese master dancer, and Jaya Budaya, Balinese Gamelan, with UM Brazilian Ensemble and Salsa Band, 7:30 pm in the Dennison Theatre. *

Sun, 4/12        Lea Tonnerre, viola, and Olivia Quintero, horn, in their junior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Mon, 4/13       Jessa Ives and Karly Barthels, piano, in their junior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Tue, 4/14        Student Chamber Recital, 5:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Thu, 4/16        Alexandra Peel, composition, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Fri, 4/17          Kolton Baker and Michelle Sweeney, saxophone, in their junior recital 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Sat, 4/18         Connor Dennis, baritone, 3:00 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Sun, 4/19        UM Singer of the Year Finalist Concert, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Mon, 4/20       James Standish, trombone, in his senior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Fri, 4/21          Will Hunt, in his Composition graduate recital 5:00 pm, in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Thu, 4/23        School of Music presents UM Choirs, in Spring Sing 7:30 pm in the Dennison Theatre. *

Fri, 4/24          UM Jazz 8^th Annual Jazz Arranger’s Concert – Student arrangers with award winning pianist/composer Ellen Rowe and the Big Sky HS Jazz Band, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall. *

Sun, 4/26        String Orchestra of the Rockies, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall. * - CANCELED 

Sun, 4/26        Meghan Stroup mezzo-soprano, presents her graduate recital, 7:30 pm at the Downtown Dance Collective, free and open to the public.

Mon, 4/27       UM Small Groups – Celebrating UM Music with food, fun, and festivities, 5:00 pm in AND outside the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Mon, 4/27       Laryssa Blavatsky and Alyssa Otter, violin, in their junion/senior recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

Thu, 4/30        Jason Phillips, organ, in his graduate recital 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.

May

Thu, 5/7          Cassandra Bak, piano, collaborative recital, 7:30 pm, in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public. 

Sun, 5/31        Dorothy Peterson, student recital, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall, free and open to the public.