Department of Music

Events

Edward Simon Trio

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Wednesday, February 25th, 7:30pm
Emerson Auditorium

Pianist Edward Simon joins bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Adam Cruz to play music from Simon's new album, Venezuela: Latin American Songbook Vol. 2 which continues the artist’s deep engagement with Latin American repertoire through jazz-informed interpretation. Free with Union ID; general admission $25. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Winter 2026 Concert Series

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Solo Cabaret Show
Tuesday, March 3rd 2:15 pm and
Thursday, March 5th 2:15 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Free and open to all)

Astor
Concert Choir, Schola Contora, and Orchestra
Saturday, March 7th 4:00 pm
Memorial Chapel
(Tickets available on Eventbrite)

Early Music Ensemble
Exploring Sounds from the Balletto
to the Trio Sonata in the Baroque Era
Sunday, March 8th 2:00 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Tickets available on Eventbrite)

Student Recital
Tuesday, March 10th 5:00 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Free and open to all)

Jazz Ensemble: Winter Concert
Wednesday, March 11th 8:00 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Tickets available on Eventbrite)

Projects in Performance and Composition Showcase
Thursday, March 12th 7:30 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Free and open to all)

The History of Rock 'n' Roll Final Project Performances
Friday, March 13th 7:00 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Free and open to all)

Solo Cabaret Show

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Tuesday, March 3rd 2:15 pm and
Thursday, March 5th 2:15 pm
Emerson Auditorium
(Free and open to all)

This event is the final performance of AMU 236: Solo Cabaret. Students present a real cabaret, showcasing what each individual has developed and learned throughout the course.

Astor Concert Choir, Schola Contora, and Orchestra

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Saturday, March 7th 4:00 pm
Memorial Chapel
Tickets available on Eventbrite or at the door.

Experience the majesty of orchestra, choir, and Schola Contora in a stunning winter performance.

This concert explores the theme of the universe, using music to reflect the infinite potential within every student and the journey of discovering that potential.

The Music Department welcomes donations for tickets. The monies directly support the ensembles. Donations for presale tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for Union faculty, staff and alumni, and $5 for students, seniors, and children under 12. A sliding scale donation option for a ticket will be available at the door only. While the support is appreciated, all of the Music department's events are inclusive, attendance is welcome regardless of a financial contribution.

Exploring Sounds from the Balletto to the Trio Sonata in the Baroque Era

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Sunday, March 8th 2:00 pm
Emerson Auditorium
Tickets available on Eventbrite or at the door.

The Union College Department of Music presents The Early Music Ensemble's winter concert

Four different students groups of the Early Music Ensemble will perform, with between two and six instrumentalists in each group. Our concert brings together Baroque sounds from England, Italy, France, and Germany, written by well-known and lesser-known composers, all fascinating works. Among them are compositions by Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Thomas Billington, and Carl Friedrich Abel.

The Music Department welcomes donations for tickets. The monies directly support the ensembles. Donations for presale tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for Union faculty, staff and alumni, and $5 for students, seniors, and children under 12. A sliding scale donation option for a ticket will be available at the door only. While the support is appreciated, all of the Music department's events are inclusive, attendance is welcome regardless of a financial contribution.

Union College Jazz Ensemble: Winter Concert

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Wednesday, March 11th 8:00 pm
Emerson Auditorium
Tickets available on Eventbrite or at the door.

The Union College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Tim Olsen, presents a program featuring instrumental and vocal jazz and pop classics.

The Music Department welcomes donations for tickets. The monies directly support the ensembles. Donations for presale tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for Union faculty, staff and alumni, and $5 for students, seniors, and children under 12. A sliding scale donation option for a ticket will be available at the door only. While the support is appreciated, all of the Music department's events are inclusive, attendance is welcome regardless of a financial contribution.