• Symphonic Band Concert

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    The Alabama Symphonic Band performs four concerts each year, in addition to performing at the annual Alabama Honor Band Festival each February. The ensemble has been invited to perform at prestigious events such as the College Band Directors National Association Convention, the Southern Division of the Music Educators’ National Conference and the Alabama Music Educators Association State Conference. Membership of the ensemble is selected by audition in the fall of each year. The band performs a varied repertoire of literature [...]

  • Faculty Trio Recital: Jenny Grégoire, Violin, Moisés Molina, Cello, & Kevin Chance, Piano

    Moody Music Building 140 Recital Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Violinist Jenny Grégoire is Associate Professor of Violin and String Area Coordinator at the University of Alabama. Born in Québec, Canada, Ms. Grégoire attended the Québec Music Conservatoire where she studied with Jean Angers and Liliane Garnier-LeSage and earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in violin performance, with a minor in chamber music. Upon leaving Québec, Ms. Grégoire attended Northwestern University, where she received a master’s degree in Violin Performance and Pedagogy with Dr. Myron Kartman. She was a member [...]

  • Guest Artist Masterclass: The Jerry Tachoir Duo

    Moody Music Building Room 201 - Jazz Rehearsal Room 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Vibraphonist, marimba and mallet synthesizer master Jerry Tachoir (pronounced Tash’-wah), who earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Berklee College of Music, leads the Jerry Tachoir duo in a collection of original tunes with a contemporary jazz genre. The duo includes his wife, Marlène, on piano and wordless vocals, who is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music. Marlène and Jerry Tachoir had an early start as professional musicians. At the age of 15, Jerry was performing with the Pittsburgh [...]

  • Guest Artist Recital: Matt Meadows and Josh Pantoja, Horn

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Originally from Jasper, Alabama, Matthew Meadows joined the United States Army Band "Pershing’s Own" in April of 2025. He remains in-demand as a soloist, chamber musician and clinician. In recent years, he has earned top prizes in numerous solo competitions. In 2019, he was awarded second-prize in the International Horn Competition of America University Division. Most recently, he was named the “National Winner” in the MTNA Young Artist Competition, winner of the International Phoenix Music Competition for Horn Duos, winner [...]

  • Faculty Recital: Jonathan Noffsinger, Saxophone, with Jun Okada, Piano

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    About the Artist Jon Noffsinger maintains an active performing schedule as a concert saxophonist and in diverse jazz and commercial idioms. Exploring and promoting these rich and diverse musical opportunities is central to his creative, teaching, and service activities. Numerous works have been written for Mr. Noffsinger and his students—often receiving their premieres at national and international conferences. Some of his recorded performances may be found in his collaborations with Demondrae Thurman (Snapshots, 2013), The Birmingham Seven (Just Passing Through: The [...]

  • Guest Artist Recital: Ariel String Quartet

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide for more than twenty years. Formed when the members were just teenagers studying at the Jerusalem Academy Middle School of Music and Dance in Israel, the Ariel was named a recipient of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, granted by Chamber Music America in recognition of artistic achievement and career support. Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2023, the Quartet serves as the [...]

  • Faculty Recital: Ransom Wilson, Flute with Michael Delfín, Harpsichord and Piano

    Moody Music Building 140 Recital Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    About the Artist Long recognized as one of the world’s leading instrumentalists, Ransom Wilson has turned increasingly to a career as a conductor of orchestral and operatic repertoire.  He is Artistic Director of New York’s LE TRAIN BLEU ensemble, Music Director of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company,  Music Director of Solisti New York Orchestra, former Artistic Director of Oklahoma’s famed OK MOZART International Festival, former Music Director of the Flint Symphony, Tuscaloosa Symphony, Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra, and the SUNY [...]

  • Kaleidoscope Choral Concert

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Showcases the ensembles of UA Choirs. Free admission. Watch Live-streaming on our YouTube channel here!

  • Faculty Recital: Dr. Edisher Savitski, Piano

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    About the Artist Pianist Edisher Savitski is an Associate Professor at The University of Alabama School of Music and an Artistic Director of Toradze International Music Festival. As a clinician, he regularly conducts master classes throughout the USA, Europe and China. He has enjoyed critical acclaim throughout his career: “As each of Savitski’s convulsive trills and ominous chords would hang in the air, it became clearer that indeed something special was happening. We will be lucky to hear Scriabin played anywhere near [...]

  • Contemporary Ensemble Concert

    Moody Music Building 125 Concert Hall 810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    The University of Alabama Contemporary Ensemble aims to create a welcoming, adventurous space for performers of all backgrounds and skill levels to engage with music of our time.  The ensemble aims to enlarge the audience for contemporary art music, and to generate new opportunities for its performance. The ensemble is dedicated to encouraging and nurturing the music and careers of the composers and performers of today. The Contemporary Music Ensemble champions the belief that new music is for everyone. We welcome [...]