Fall Bands Concert
Join the UCM Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band for a vibrant concert of contemporary band repertoire ranging from reverent to rollicking! Works by Molly Joyce, John Mackey, Ben Horne, Kevin Puts, Jaime Texidor, Frank Ticheli, Brian Balmages, Jacob de Haan, and Randall Standridge. This concert is FREE and open to the public. This performance will not be live-streamed.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Concerto and Aria Competition Final Round
UCM Music students compete in this final round of the Concerto and Aria Competition for a chance to perform their solo with the Wind Ensemble or Symphony Orchestra.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Symphony Orchestra Concert
Join the UCM Symphony Orchestra for an evening of classical music, from old favorites to new music, performed by UCM students.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM, Hendricks Hall Foyer 2nd floor Adm Bldg, Hendricks Seconed Floor Lobby.
Samantha Morris and Esmeralda Gomez-Gonzalez Joint Horn Recital
Samantha Morris and Esmeralda Gomez-Gonzalez joint student Horn recital. Including works by Saint-saens, Ravel, Strauss and more.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Taylor Gardner, Isaac Kelly, Dawson Grainger, & Justus Burdick Senior Showcase
Please join us for a performance of original works for music technology, voice, and more!
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Mark Williams Senior Percussion Recital
Join us for a senior percussion recital by Music Education student, Mark Williams! Works by Xenakis, Druckman, Rush, and an original composition.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 102 B, UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
First Lady's Holiday Concert
Join the UCM Choral Union and Wind Ensemble - nearly 200 performers - for the annual First Lady's Holiday Concert! This FREE performance is a celebratory, seasonal extravaganza that is sure to lift your spirits as the semester concludes and the holiday season approaches. Come enjoy an eclectic variety of uplifting music, followed immediately by refreshments and Jingle on the Quad. This performance will not be live-streamed.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.
Jazz Performances in the Union Atrium
Come join UCM's Jazz Ensembles and Jazz-Rock Combo for an end of the semester informal concert in the Union Atrium, Thursday, December 4th, 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM!
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
UNION ATRIUM, Hall Table - Union Atrium 1, Hall Table - Union Atrium 2.
Music Technology Performance Studio
Students of the Music Technology Performance Studio perform on New Music Sunday.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Electronic Music Composition Concert
Students of the Electronic Music Composition Course will present their new compositions.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
New Technologies Ensemble
The New Technologies Ensemble Performs.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Composition Students Concert
Composition Students Perform.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble MMEA Preview Concert
Come out to the Stoney Creek Event Space in Independence to hear the UCM Wind Ensemble perform their 2026 MMEA Conference program, along with the Blue Spring South HS Wind Symphony and Delta Woods MS 8th Grade Band! This collaborative, FREE performance will feature three incredible, short performances that you won't want to miss.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Monday, January 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Alicyn Quick Masters Clarinet Recital
Alicyn Quick presents Clarinet for Funsies!
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble Concert @ MMEA Conference
The UCM Wind Ensemble is honored to be the only college/university band selected to perform at the 2026 MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference! The program, entitled CELESTIAL ECHOES, will feature works by Gustav Holst, Stacy Garrop, John Mackey, and Jun Nagao, along with integrated videos. This is a ticketed event for non-conference attendees; seats are very limited. The same program will be presented on January 19 at 7p (Stoney Creek Event Space) and January 24 at 4p (Hendricks Hall).
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Quartet for the End of Time
Experience a rare live performance of Oliver Messiaen's epic "Quartet for the End of Time" by UCM Music Faculty Michael Bersin, Mia Kim and Elisabeth Stimpert with special guest violinist Courtney Orlando.
Organization: DIVISION OF MUSIC.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.