The Wind Ensemble welcomes guest ensembles to their final concert of the year, featuring a wide variety of pieces including Holst Suite in E-flat, Steven Bryant “Suite Dream,” Gershwin “Preludes,” Bach “Menuet and Gigue” from Partita 1 and Grantham’s  “JS Dances.”

Buy individual tickets to "Remixes and Mashups" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7: 30 p.m.

Born Walter Ingolf Marcus to a German-Jewish family in 1912, he eventually emigrated to the US in 1939 during the rise of the Nazi party, and changed his name to Dahl. Once here, he worked extensively in Hollywood during the golden age of film. His story and his music has recently been experiencing a renaissance. This exciting work was commissioned by CBDNA in 1961.

Buy individual tickets to "Ingolf Dahl Sinfonietta" on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 30 p.m.

Buy individual tickets to "Ingolf Dahl Sinfonietta" on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7: 30 p.m.

This inventive concert takes the Wind Ensemble you know and love, breaks it down to the essentials, and puts it back together in new and unexpected ways. From the sounds of Chamber Winds to Wind Symphony, join us for this auditory exploration of what these instruments can really do.

Buy individual tickets to "Wind Ensemble Deconstructed and Reimagined" on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7: 30 p.m.

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Pieces in this concert include  the Georgia premiere of “Pounce” by Holly Harrison, and “Cheetah” by Karel Husa.

Buy individual tickets to "Pounce" on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7: 30 p.m.

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One of the most recognizable film composers of the 20th and 21st century, John Williams has been a legend since his first collaborations with Steven Spielberg in the 1970s. The Wind Ensemble will offer selections from some of his most popular scores, from the Star Wars saga to Harry Potter, and some surprises in between. Don’t miss (N.) Williams Conducts (J.) Williams!

Buy individual tickets to "(N.) Williams Conducts (J.)" on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7: 30 p.m.

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The first Wind Ensemble Concert of the season offers the stunning Gershwin favorite “Rhapsody in Blue,” with 2022 Concerto Winner Jia Meng as piano soloist. Also featured is “The Blue Marble” by Julie Giroux, which includes a multi-media/video component, and the world premiere of “Alla Rondo World” by recent UGA graduate Jackson Riffle.

Buy individual tickets to "A World of Blue" on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7: 30 p.m.

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‘Tis the season for fine music! The UGA School of Music Holiday Concert  has become a tradition for the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, the University of Georgia,  and the Athens community. One week after Thanksgiving, this cornucopia of some our strongest ensembles is the perfect start to your holiday season.

Underwritten by Bill Barstow in loving memory of Dolly Barstow.

Buy individual tickets to "Annual Holiday Concert" on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7: 30 p.m.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT

Our spring concert gives us an opportunity to highlight some of our graduating students and continue to lift up the messages in the music. This concert we are inviting alumni of AACE to join us in celebrating UGA Associate Professor of Music Gregory S. Broughton’s thirty-five years  as Director of the African American Choral Ensemble.

ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE

From its rich beginnings in the early 70’s as the Pamoja Singers, the University of Georgia African American Choral Ensemble (AACE) has endeavored to keep concert halls and churches filled with the powerful sounds and wealth of indigenous musical treasures birthed from the African American experience. Since its inception at UGA, AACE has been a beacon tower of fellowship and friendship for the university community. Herein, people of many cultures come to share and learn the messages of hope, love, and liberation that have sustained a people and this nation. African American Choral Ensemble concerts are free. No tickets are required.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT

Join us right before Thanksgiving for a concert of spirituals, hymn tunes, and gospel music by African American composers. Gather together with AACE as we honor all that we are thankful for in our lives.

ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE

From its rich beginnings in the early 70’s as the Pamoja Singers, the University of Georgia African American Choral Ensemble (AACE) has endeavored to keep concert halls and churches filled with the powerful sounds and wealth of indigenous musical treasures birthed from the African American experience. Since its inception at UGA, AACE has been a beacon tower of fellowship and friendship for the university community. Herein, people of many cultures come to share and learn the messages of hope, love, and liberation that have sustained a people and this nation. African American Choral Ensemble concerts are free. No tickets are required.

UGA OPERA SCENES PROGRAM

Join the UGA Opera Theatre for a showcase of the graduate and undergraduate vocal performance students.  The opera scenes workshop is designed to give students an opportunity to push the boundaries of the skills they have been learning throughout the year in a practical format.