Music Events

Each semester, our department presents music performances by our student ensembles, faculty, and guest artists, along with numerous special events, clinics, and lectures. Students also present solo recitals as part of their required coursework.

the UMass reed quintet perform on stage, each playing their various reed instruments

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Two masked percussionists play marimbas.

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Student Recitals
French horn player

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Members of Vocal Jazz Ensemble

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Jonathan Hulting-Cohen and Jiayan Sun

Faculty Concerts

The UMass music program boasts one of the largest in-residence faculty of any music school in our region. Many faculty members perform regularly as soloists or in ensembles at some of the world’s premier performing venues. As part of our mission to enhance the musical life of our community, faculty members regularly present free concerts, primarily in Bezanson Recital Hall, which are open to the public.

Pictured: Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, saxophone and Jiayan Sun, piano, perform Sunday, March 1, 2026, 4:30pm.

Joan Tower, composer

Guest Artist Concerts

Each year, we host performances, clinics, and lectures by an international roster of renowned guest artists and scholars. Most guest artist concerts take place in Bezanson Recital Hall, and are free and open to the public. Clinics and masterclasses are generally for the benefit of our students, but are in many cases open for public viewing. 

Pictured: Joan Tower, composer, on campus Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Lecture 11am, Performance of her works, 7:30pm)

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For information about admissions, directions/parking, and accessibility, please visit our main Events page.

If you have any questions about Music events, email us at @email or call 413-545-2227 (option 2).