Unless otherwise noted, all performances are at the Reynolds Recital Hall and are open to the public without charge. Events are generally rescheduled when the university is closed because of inclement weather, and this schedule is updated throughout the semester. Please contact the department (906) 227-2563 for the latest information. More detailed information about individual performances can often be found on the NMU Master Calendar.
*Indicates admission charge.
Upcoming Events
Guest Artist Series
Beethoven & Banjos
2017 marks the third annual week-long collaboration between members of Decoda (Carnegie Hall's affiliate ensemble) and a folk ensemble creating and performing music together in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. "The music will be chosen and composed to be a direct celebration of the UP's landscape, culture, and heritage," says Beethoven and Banjos Artistic Director and UP native Evan Premo. We're extremely excited to be welcoming Michigan artist May Erlewine for our third season.
Friday, September 29
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Guest Artist Series
(Finnish Male Choir)
Swedish-speaking male choir from Porvoo, Finland.
50 singers, some with a native language other than Swedish.
Their repertoire includes songs in many languages.
Sunday, October 1
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Student Recital
A regular series of afternoon performances presented by students taking private lessons or enrolled in chamber ensembles in the Department of Music. These recitals include a variety of instrumental and vocal works presented by students of varying levels. Depending on the number of performers and length of repertoire, these recitals vary in length, with a maximum of about one hour.
Tuesday, October 3
4 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Guest Artist Series
Gary Reeves, horn
Nancy Redfern, piano
Friday, October 6
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
NMU Jazz Band & Combos
Tuesday, October 10
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Siril Cinema Lite
A Brief Introduction to:
Dido and Aeneas - Royal Opera House
This is a short lecture series to introduce plotline and music of the upcoming opera or ballet. Pizza will be provided.
Wednesday, October 11
7:00 p.m.
Thomas Fine Arts 319
Chamber Music Series
The Far North Brass
"Premier Performance"
Saturday, October 14
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
*Siril Cinema Series
Dido and Aeneas - Royal Opera House
Dido and Aeneas is an opera in a prologue and three acts, written by the English Baroque composer Henry Purcell with a libretto by Nahum Tate. ...Dido and Aeneas tells the tale of the legendary Queen of Carthage, Dido, and the Trojan refugee prince, Aeneas. When Aeneas and his crew become shipwrecked in Carthage, he and the Queen fall in love.
In the meantime, witches plot Dido's destruction.
The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera join forces for Wayne McGregor's acclaimed fusion of music and movement, whose richly layered designs perfectly complement Purcell's telling of a classical tale of love thwarted by evil powers. With Sarah Connolly and Lucas Meachem in the title roles, Christopher Hogwood conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Filmed with High Definition cameras and recorded in true surround sound.
Sunday, October 15
5:00 p.m.
Forest Roberts Theatre
Tickets: Free to NMU students, faculty and staff with ID, Adults $10.00 - Under 18 no charge
Tickets available at NMU Tickets
* Siril Endowment for Musical Arts Event
Guest Artist Series
(Klezmer Band)
Hot Pstromi bandleader and founder Yale Strom was a pioneer among revivalists in conducting extensive field research in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans among the Jewish and Rom communities. This unique research formed the foundation for Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi. Hot Pstromi’s sound – a fusion of traditional klezmer, new Jewish music, Gypsy, khasidic, world beat and Balkan music noted for long improvisational breaks – is unique and celebrated.
Tuesday, October 17
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Senior Recital Series
Anna Daavettila, piano
Friday, October 20
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Beaumier Folk Music Series
(Finnish Folk Group)
Kardemimmit are four young women playing the ancient Finnish national instrument, kantele. The band members are Maija Pokela, Jutta Rahmel, Anna Wegelius and Leeni Wegelius. Alongside 15 and 38 stringed kanteles, singing has a big part in Kardemimmit’s musical universe where original pieces with a modern aproach still have a strong foundation in Finnish, Eastern European and Scandinavian traditions. The Finnish reki-singing style, 19th century dancing music and Perhonjokilaakso kantele playing style, Eastern Finnish archaic improvisation and ancient runo singing are all present in Kardemimmit’s music.
Saturday, October 21
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
NMU Orchestra & Choirs
Sunday, October 22
3:00 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Senior Recital Series
Zachary Ott, percussion
Monday, October 23
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Student Recital
A regular series of afternoon performances presented by students taking private lessons or enrolled in chamber ensembles in the Department of Music. These recitals include a variety of instrumental and vocal works presented by students of varying levels. Depending on the number of performers and length of repertoire, these recitals vary in length, with a maximum of about one hour.
Tuesday, October 24
4:00 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
*Siril Cinema Series
A period adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic tale of morality and our craving for love, companionship and understanding. This is a repeat showing from last semester for a Halloween treat.
Sunday, October 29
7:00 p.m.
Forest Roberts Theatre
Tickets: Free to NMU students, faculty and staff with ID, Adults $10.00 - Under 18 no charge
Tickets available at NMU Tickets
* Siril Endowment for Musical Arts Event
Senior Recital Series
Cheyenne Kaufman, piano
Wednesday, November 1
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
NMU Percussion Ensemble
Saturday, November 4
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Guest Artist Series
Margaret Kieckhafer, piano
Monday, November 6
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Student Recital
A regular series of afternoon performances presented by students taking private lessons or enrolled in chamber ensembles in the Department of Music. These recitals include a variety of instrumental and vocal works presented by students of varying levels. Depending on the number of performers and length of repertoire, these recitals vary in length, with a maximum of about one hour.
Tuesday, November 7
4:00 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Siril Cinema Lite
A Brief Introduction to:
Don Quixote - American Ballet Theatre
This is a short lecture series to introduce plotline and music of the upcoming opera or ballet. Pizza will be provided.
Wednesday, November 8
7:00 p.m.
Thomas Fine Arts 319
*Marquette Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, November 11
7:30 p.m.
Kaufman Auditorium
Tickets: $9.00-$32.00
Tickets available at NMU Tickets
*Siril Cinema Series
Don Quixote - American Ballet Theatre
The American Ballet Theatre, performing at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, June 1983, led by Mikhail Baryshnikov, present Cervantes' story about the adventures of the Knight of Rueful Countenance. Alonso Quixana is an older gentleman who lives in La Mancha, in the Spanish countryside. He has read many of the books of chivalry and as a result, he has lost his wits, and he decides to roam the country as a knight-errant named Don Quixote de La Mancha.
Sunday, November 12
5:00 p.m.
Forest Roberts Theatre
Tickets: Free to NMU students, faculty and staff with ID, Adults $10.00 - Under 18 no charge
Tickets available at NMU Tickets
* Siril Endowment for Musical Arts Event
Student Recital
A regular series of afternoon performances presented by students taking private lessons or enrolled in chamber ensembles in the Department of Music. These recitals include a variety of instrumental and vocal works presented by students of varying levels. Depending on the number of performers and length of repertoire, these recitals vary in length, with a maximum of about one hour.
Tuesday, November 14
4:00 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Student Recital
A regular series of afternoon performances presented by students taking private lessons or enrolled in chamber ensembles in the Department of Music. These recitals include a variety of instrumental and vocal works presented by students of varying levels. Depending on the number of performers and length of repertoire, these recitals vary in length, with a maximum of about one hour.
Tuesday, November 28
4:00 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
NMU Jazz & Orchestra
Thursday, November 30
7:30 pm.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Chamber Music Series
The Far North Brass
"Seasons Greetings!"
Friday, December 1
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Marquette Choral Society
Benjamin Britten's "St. Nicolas" cantata and Arthur Honegger's "Une Cantate de Noel."
Saturday, December 2
7:30 p.m.
St. Peter Cathedral
Marquette Choral Society
Benjamin Britten's "St. Nicolas" cantata and Arthur Honegger's "Une Cantate de Noel."
Sunday, December 3
3:00 p.m.
St. Peter Cathedral
*Holiday Collage Concert
Thursday, December 7
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Tickets: General Admission $15 - NMU students free w/ID
Tickets available at NMU Tickets
*Marquette Symphony Orchestra
Sounds of the Holidays
Our annual Holiday concert will be conducted by Matthew Ludwig and Robert Engelhart.
Saturday, December 9
7:30 p.m.
Reynolds Recital Hall
Tickets: $9.00-$32.00
Tickets available at NMU Tickets
For more information please contact music@nmu.edu or (906) 227-2563.
Last updated: September 18 @ 9:28 a.m.