Music Faculty Performances

The School of Music’s artist-faculty regularly perform for students and the community as members of the Faculty Jazz Group, Woodwind and Brass Quintets, Belmont Camerata or Faculty Concert Series. Many of our faculty are current or former members of the Nashville Symphony or tour with popular recording artists.

All faculty performances are free of charge and open to the public.

September

11

Belmont Camerata

Belmont’s resident faculty chamber ensemble. Individual members are active in the community as soloists in opera, recitals and with orchestras. Many are principal players and members of the Nashville Symphony.

Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

20

Faculty Jazz Group

Join faculty from the School of Music as they perform jazz works.

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

October

09

Faculty Concert Series

A performance featuring commercial guitar faculty member, Alan Robinson.

Date: Monday, October 09, 2023
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

30

Faculty Brass

Faculty ensemble performing compositions for brass instruments. In addition to performing regular recitals at Belmont, the group performs as guest artists at off-campus venues and has also performed at CBDNA, NBA, and TMEA conferences. 

Date: Monday, October 30, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

November

13

Faculty Concert Series - Commercial Voice Faculty

A showcase featuring commercial voice faculty.

Date: Monday, November 13, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

December

11

Belmont Camerata – Camerata Christmas

Belmont’s resident faculty chamber ensemble. Individual members are well-known in the area as soloists in opera, recitals and with orchestras. Many are familiar as principal players and members of the Nashville Symphony.

Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

24

Carillion Concert

Continuing a tradition begun during the Ward-Belmont days, the concert features traditional Christmas music played on the tower’s 42-bell carillon.

Date: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Bell Tower
Music Faculty Performances

January

22

Faculty Concert Series - Dr. Carolyn Totaro, Flute

"The Legacy of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge" is a part of the Faculty Concert series featuring Dr. Carolyn Totaro. Three works will be performed by Dr. Totaro alongside Rebecca Van de Ven (english horn), Carmine Miranda (cello) and Kristian Klefstad (piano). These works were either commissioned or dedicated to by the great American patroness Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. 

Date: Monday, January 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

05

Faculty Woodwinds

Faculty ensemble performing compositions for woodwinds. The group performs often as guest artists at off-campus venues and conferences. The members of the Belmont Woodwind Quintet are current or past performers of the Nashville Symphony. 

Date: Monday, February 5, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

30

Faculty Jazz

Join faculty from the School of Music as they perform jazz works. 

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

February

12

Faculty Concert Series - Classical Voice Faculty

Join members of the Classical Voice Faculty for an engaging program of art songs, exploring composers who wrote grand scale operas but also found unexpected inspiration in the intimate beauty of poetry.

Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

March

12

Women's History Month Concert 

A concert in celebration of Women's History Month featuring School of Music faculty members Ela Tokarska, Elena Bennett, Savanna Sokolnicki, Tiffany Freeman, Rebecca Van de Ven, Dong-Yun Shankle and Carolyn Totaro. 

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances

April

29

Belmont Camerata

Belmont’s resident faculty chamber ensemble. Individual members are active in the community as soloists in opera, recitals and with orchestras. Many are principal players and members of the Nashville Symphony.

Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Faculty Performances