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WP Midday Artist Series: Gina Royale
WP pop music alum Gina Royale is an alt-pop artist from New Jersey, crafting emotionally driven music that blends raw vulnerability with powerful vocal performances. Her songs explore intimacy, resilience, and self-reflection, resonating with listeners around the world.
With over 1.5 million streams across 160+ countries, Royale has built a global audience that has translated into extensive touring. In 2025, she performed at festivals and venues throughout the U.S. from her home state of New Jersey to Texas, and up the East Coast through Boston and Maine.
Beyond the stage, Royale’s work has found a strong home in film and television. Her single “Low” was featured as the introductory song in the 2023 film After Everything, part of the After franchise. In 2025, she continued her sync momentum with placements including “Mr. Lennon” in A Love Letter to the Beatles, along with signing sync deals with DeWolfe Music and Exit Strategy Productions.
Whether experienced live or on screen, Gina Royale’s music…
Organization: Music Department. Email: philpd@wpunj.edu.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Midday Artist Series: Music Faculty
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: matthias.georg.schmidt@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Jazz Room presents Vincent Gardner
This concert is sponsored by the Gigi Gryce Memorial Fund.
The 2026–27 Jazz Room Series opens with one of the most gifted trombonists on the scene today. Vincent Gardner has spent more than 20 years as a featured soloist with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performing alongside Wynton Marsalis on the greatest stages from New York to Tokyo. His playing is warm, authoritative, and deeply swinging, with a range that moves effortlessly from intimate balladry to hard-driving jazz. Whether you're a longtime jazz enthusiast or discovering this music for the first time, Gardner's artistry speaks to everyone in the room. There is no better way to open a new season.
Free to ticket holders: Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist sessions begin one hour prior to the performance in Shea Center Recital Hall 101.
General Admission: Public $25 • WP employees, alumni, and senior citizens $23
WBGO 88.3FM is the official media sponsor of the 2026-27 Jazz Room Series.
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Organization: Music Department. Email: butlerd15@wpunj.edu.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Midday Artist Series: Sputter Box
Heralded as “Unforgettable” by the Wilmington Star News, Sputter Box is an innovative clarinet, voice, percussion ensemble based in New York City that is engaging new audiences in contemporary chamber music through their entertaining, interdisciplinary performances. As pioneers for the unique instrumentation, they have commissioned over seventy works and have received grants from The Alice M. Ditson Fund, Chamber Music America, FROMM Foundation, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Brooklyn Arts Council, and Queens Arts Council to produce their concerts in New York City and the US. They have been guest performers and resident artists at Appalachian State University (2026), Converse University (2026), Emory University (2025), University of Florida (2025, 2021), University of North Carolina-Wilmington (2025), Columbus State University (2025), Princeton University (2024), and UMASS-Amherst (2020). Sputter Box was an Avaloch Farms Music Institute Artist in Residence (2026, 2018), New Music on the Point Featured Ense…
Organization: Music Department. Email: purcellgilest@wpunj.edu.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
Miles Davis Centennial Celebration
WP Jazz Room presents Todd Coolman's New York All-Star Nonet,
This concert is sponsored by an anonymous donor.
Marking the 100th birthday of jazz great Miles Davis this year, renowned bassist Todd Coolman brings a true all-star band of nine top New York jazz musicians the Jazz Room stage to perform a variety of repertoire associated with the great trumpeter. Some of the standout names in the group include Vincent Herring, saxophone, Steve Davis, trombone, Helen Sung, piano, and Kenny Washington, drums. Much of the music will focus on Davis’s legendary album Birth of the Cool as they perform the same arrangements as featured on the original recording. Coolman himself is known for many musical associations throughout his extensive career, including work with artists such as Horace Silver, Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Benny Goodman, Stan Getz, and, most notably, a 26-year stint with saxophone legend James Moody.
Free to ticket holders: Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist sessions begin one hour prior to the…
Organization: Music Department. Email: butlerd15@wpunj.edu.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Midday Artist Series: Nicki Denner
Pianist/composer/tap dancer Nicki Denner has played with such diverse artists as Sheila E. Michele Lee, Doc Severinsen, Randy Brecker, KJ Denhert and Savion Glover. She has released three recordings, El Médico de Coquí featuring Julian Llanos (2005), Moliendo Café (2008) and Daydream (2014). She is currently recording two new albums featuring mostly original music for voice, piano trio and jazz quartet to be released in 2026. As a co-leader, she has recorded with the New Jazz Quartet-Tall Grass (2009) and the Nocturno Project -Marhala (2021). She has composed for solo classical piano, animated film and the New Jersey Tap Ensemble of which she was assistant music director and music director for 20 years. Since 2005, she has been the musical director of the band Cocomama, an internationally renown all woman Latin jazz collective which has released 3 albums, Quiero (2015), Woman’s World (2022) and Evolucion (2025), which all feature original works inspired by the music of the Americas.
She has performed…
Organization: Music Department. Email: purcellgilest@wpunj.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
Woodwind & Brass Day
Outreach event for area middle and high school musicians (free of charge) to work with WP Brass and Woodwind faculty members, rehearse and perform in brass and woodwind ensembles and perform in an informal concert at the end of the day! Visit https://www.wpunj.edu/cohss/departments/music/ to register.
Organization: Music Department.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium, Shea 101 - Recital Hall, Shea 103 - Band Room, Hunziker 112 - BLACK BOX THEATER, Hunziker 103 - Music Classroom, Hunziker 102 - Music Classroom, Hunziker 101 - Music Classroom, Hunziker 120 - Piano Lab, Hunziker 119 - Music…
WP New Music Series - Faculty & Friends
WP music faculty perform a dynamic program of 20th and 21st Century music.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: Bolleiac@wpunj.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall, Shea 103 - Band Room.
WP Wind Ensemble presents "Spirit of '76
This concert by the WP Wind Ensemble celebrates America’s 250th anniversary through music that honors the nation’s ideals, reflects on its complexities and looks toward a hopeful future. Music by Erika Svanoe, John Williams, Omar Thomas, Adam Schoenberg and others.
Organization: Music Department. Email: purcellgilest@wpunj.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
Ramzi abuRedwan alDalouna Residency
Join Ramzi abuRedwan and the alDalouna Ensemble to learn about Arabic and Eastern European music and improvisation!
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampbellc@wpunj.edu.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall.
Ramzi abuRedwan alDalouna Residency
Workshop on Arabic percussion and Maqam. Come and join us!
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampbellc@wpunj.edu.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall.
Ramzi abuRedwan al Dalouna Residency
Dress rehearsal for October 10 concert.
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampbellc@wpunj.edu.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
Songs of the Levant
An Artist-in-Residence Concert with Ramzi Aburedwan & the Dal’Ouna Ensemble,
Featuring Mona Miari, the New York Arabic Orchestra, and the Brooklyn Maqam Choir,
As part of his Artist-in-Residence program at William Paterson University, internationally acclaimed Palestinian musician, composer, and educator Ramzi Aburedwan brings together the Dal’Ouna Ensemble, Mona Miari, the New York Arabic Orchestra, and the Brooklyn Maqam Choir for an extraordinary evening celebrating the musical heritage of the Levant.
Blending timeless traditions with contemporary artistry, the program features songs and instrumental works from Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq, creating a vibrant dialogue between musicians, singers, and audiences. Rooted in memory, culture, and shared history, the performance reflects the richness and diversity of the Arab musical tradition.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where music becomes a bridge between generations, cultures, and communities.
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampbellc@wpunj.edu.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
Charlap, McBride, Washington Super Trio
WP Jazz Room presents Christian McBride, Bill Charlap, Kenny Washington Super Trio. Sponsored by Barbara Thoen in honor of her husband Wayne Thoen.
Bill Charlap, the acclaimed pianist and director of jazz studies at WP, once again teams up with one of the jazz scene’s top bassists, Christian McBride, this time in a trio format with the addition of Charlap’s long-time regular drummer, Kenny Washington. All three artists are Grammy winners and are tops in the field on their respective instruments. This should prove to be a concert of sublime jazz trio music at the highest level. The Jazz Room is grateful for the generosity of Barbara Thoen for helping sponsor this event. ,
Free to ticket holders: Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist sessions begin one hour prior to the performance in Shea Center Recital Hall 101. Talented jazz ensembles from WP’s internationally acclaimed Jazz Studies Program open each concert.
General Admission: Public $36 • WP employees, alumni, and senior citizens $33,
WBGO 88.3FM is the…
Organization: Music Department. Email: schmidtm12@student.wpunj.edu.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Powerhouse of Sound
Experience an unforgettable performance featuring more than 125 talented students from William Paterson University’s Department of Music, including: WP Jazz Orchestra • Wind Ensemble • Percussion Ensemble • Chamber Choir • String Ensemble • Brass Quintet • Jazz Combo • Pop Music Groups,
A FREE post-show Jam Session is included with your ticket. Bring your own instruments and jam with us from 8:30-10:00 p.m. on the Shea Center stage.
General admission: $28,
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Organization: Music Department. Email: rubinoc3@wpunj.edu.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
2026 Arts Educator PD Retreat
Professional Development retreat for arts educators from Title 1 districts in the region. This request encompasses a keynote address at 8:30 and a workshop session tentatively from 10-11:30 am.
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampbellc@wpunj.edu.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
University Commons Ballroom B, University Commons Ballroom C, UC 2nd Floor Lobby Outside Ballrooms.
2026 Arts Educator PD Retreat
Professional Development retreat for arts educators from Title 1 districts in the region. This request encompasses a keynote address at 8:30 and a workshop session tentatively from 10-11:30 am.
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampbellc@wpunj.edu.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
University Commons Ballroom A.
WP Saxophone Night
The WP Saxophone Studio and Ensemble present their Fall 2026 studio recital, comprised of solo and ensemble repertoire. Under the direction of WP Professor of Saxophone, Dr. James Noyes.
Organization: Music Department. Email: purcellgilest@wpunj.edu.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall.
Carl Allen's Messengers of Jazz
WP Jazz Room presents Art Blakey Alumni Band: Carl Allen's Messengers of Jazz,
Art Blakey was one of the towering figures of jazz — a drummer and bandleader whose group The Jazz Messengers launched the careers of some of the music's greatest names and defined the hard bop sound for generations. Now, master drummer and WP alumnus Carl Allen honors that legacy by bringing together an all-star band of jazz artists who themselves played in various bands led by Blakey and have major careers in jazz in their own right. The lineup includes Donald Harrison, alto saxophone; Chris Lewis; tenor saxophone; Brian Lynch, trumpet; Benny Green, piano; and Dezron Douglas, bass, with Carl Allen rounding out the band on drums. Each of these musicians has spent a career at the highest levels of the art form, and together they bring the drive, discipline, and soulfulness that made The Jazz Messengers one of the most important bands in jazz history.
Free to ticket holders: Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist sessions begin one hour…
Organization: Music Department. Email: matthias.georg.schmidt@gmail.com.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Symphony Orchestra Fall 2026 Concert
The WP University Orchestra presents their Fall 2026 concert, with works from the standard orchestra repertoire. Directed by Dr. Sandra Dackow.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: dackows@wpunj.edu.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Choirs present "Kaleidoscope"
Kaleidoscope is organized around Fauré's Requiem, whose movements provide the fixed framework for the evening. Like the shifting patterns a kaleidoscope forms from a fixed set of fragments, the program sets these movements against contemporary and recent works that refract the same themes of mourning, rest, and light: Michael McGlynn's Incantations, Caroline Shaw's And the Swallow, Arvo Pärt's Christ Is the Morning Star, and Vaughan Williams's Rest, among others. Moving from Fauré's Introit and Kyrie through its Sanctus, Pie Jesu, and Agnus Dei, closing beyond the Requiem with settings that resolve toward daybreak, including Light of a Clear Blue Morning and Yonder Come Day. The result is a single arc in which an established sacred work is seen, in turn, through the light of newer ones.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: carrh1@wpunj.edu.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
Paterson Region 4th Grade Choir Fun Day
A joint venture between WPMusic and the Paterson Public Schools, this Choral Fun Day brings 200 children and 10 music teachers from the Paterson Public Schools to the WP Campus for a day of choral fun! The event concludes with a 2:15 Sing-In which is open to the public.
For invoicing, this event is funded by grant #: GR000873.
Organization: Music Department. Email: friersoncampellc@wpunj.edu.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
University Commons Student Center Multipurpose Room, University Commons Student Center 211-Conference Room, University Commons 168A, University Commons 168B, University Commons 168A/B, University Commons 171A, University Commons 171B, University…
New Music Series: WP New Music Ensemble
The WP New Music Series finishes the Fall Semester featuring a dynamic and varied program of compositions and performances by students, faculty, alumni, friends and guest performers!
Organization: Music Department. Email: Bolleiac@wpunj.edu.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall, Shea 103 - Band Room.
WP Strings Night
Students from the WP Strings studios perform chamber music repertoire, under the direction of Dr. Sandra Dackow and Dr. Kathleen Butler-Hopkins.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: purcellgilest@wpunj.edu.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall.
WP Voice: Musical Theatre & Opera Scenes
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: herbertc5@wpunj.edu.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall.
WP Voice: Musical Theatre & Opera Scenes
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: herbertc5@wpunj.edu.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall.
Bob Mintzer with the WP Jazz Orchestra
Grammy-winning saxophonist and renowned big band composer-arranger Bob Mintzer, whose credits span from The Yellowjackets to collaborations with some of the biggest names in jazz shares a deep and longstanding connection with William Paterson University. That history gives this performance something beyond the extraordinary musicianship on stage. Backed by the acclaimed William Paterson Jazz Orchestra, directed by Dr. Mitch Butler, Mintzer delivers the full, exhilarating power of his much-acclaimed saxophone playing and world-class big band writing—rich, layered, and alive with the energy of the exceptional talents of WP’s young jazz musicians. ,
Free to ticket holders: Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist sessions begin one hour prior to the performance in Shea Center Recital Hall 101. Talented jazz ensembles from WP’s internationally acclaimed Jazz Studies Program open each concert.
General Admission: Public $25 • WP employees, alumni, and senior citizens $23,
WBGO 88.3FM is the official media sponsor of the…
Organization: Music Department. Email: matthias.georg.schmidt@gmail.com.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Shea 100 - Auditorium.
WP Piano Night: Improvisation
WP student pianists present an evening inspired by improvisation featuring improvisation in historical and contemporary styles alongside pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th/21st Century all inspired by improvisation! Join WP Piano as we rediscover the lost practice of classical improvisation.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Organization: Music Department. Email: Bolleiac@wpunj.edu.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Shea 101 - Recital Hall, Shea 103 - Band Room.