Music Student Performances
Belmont University’s School of Music offers students a variety of performing ensembles that showcase the School of Music’s incredible musical diversity. With 25 instrumental and 14 vocal ensembles, audiences are sure to find a style they enjoy, including chamber music, orchestral, choral, jazz, bluegrass, country, popular hits or gospel.
Musical Theatre and Opera tickets are available through the Belmont Box Office. All faculty and student ensemble performances and recitals are free of charge and open to the public. Some student events may be live streamed. Visit the live stream page for more information.
September
26
Atrium Concert – String Chamber Orchestra
Kick off the 2025 Parent and Family Weekend with the String Chamber Orchestra and Friends featuring the World Fiddle and Bluegrass ensembles and commercial singers Christina Barnes, Logan Bressman, Josiah Cross and Cameron Lewis! (In the event of rain or inclement weather, concert will be held in Massey Concert Hall).
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Massey Performing Arts Center Atrium (Outside)
Music Student Performances
28
Classical Singers Recital
Recital by classical vocalists selected by an audition process.
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
October
01
Composition Honors Recital
Selected compositions written and performed by students.
Date: Wednesday October 01, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
03
Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
Woodwind, brass and percussion majors and non-majors perform chamber music, traditional and contemporary works.
Date: Friday, October 03, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
06
Jazz Small Group II & III
Advanced student instrumentalists perform a mix of popular music and jazz. Performing swing to modern jazz fusion.
Date: Monday, October 06, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
08
Commercial Guitar I & II
Commercial Guitar features advanced student instrumentalists performing a dynamic blend of modern jazz and jazz/rock fusion, inspired by the styles of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, Tribal Tech, Yellowjackets, Frank Gambale, and Scott Henderson. This sophisticated, high-energy musical performance will captivate the audience and leave them eager for more.
Date: Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
09
Symphony Orchestra
Join the Symphony Orchestra in its season opener with two great symphonies-Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor “Unfinished” and American composer Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 in Db major, “Romantic”. Come and experience these two incredible symphonic works back to back!
Date: Thursday, October 09, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
18
Commercial Bass Ensemble & Rock Ensemble
Instrumentalists perform a mix of jazz and rock ranging from fusion to heavy metal.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
22
Jazz Band II
Jazz students perform swing to modern jazz-fusion.
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
30
Southbound
Top 40 Country 8-piece band plus 8-member vocal ensemble performing originals, award-winning hits and classic favorites!
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
24
String Chamber Orchestra with Guest Artists
Join the String Chamber Orchestra for an eclectic evening of music featuring guest jazz saxophonists Jordan VanHemert and Alex Graham and gospel/R&B singer Brian Seay performing music of Charlie Parker, guest composer Andrew Maxfield, and original charts of Jordan VanHemert.
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
26
Chorale and Bel Canto
Choral music performed by Chorale, Belmont’s flagship classical choral ensemble, and Bel Canto, a large treble ensemble which celebrates music of many genres, styles and origins.
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
27
Jazz Small Group I & Jazz String Quartet
String students combine classical tradition with jazz and other popular styles. Advanced student instrumentalists perform a mix of popular music and jazz.
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
24
Company
An award-winning commercial vocal ensemble that performs fresh modern pop music with electric choreography.
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
November
05
World Fiddle & Bluegrass Ensemble
A string group that performs inspiring and innovative folk music from around the world. Bluegrass is an acoustic ensemble that performs challenging and creative contemporary and traditional bluegrass.
Date: Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
06
Classical Guitar Ensemble
Guitar duo, trio and quartets perform orchestral arrangements and compositions from a variety of time periods and composers from around the world.
Date: Thursday, November 06, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
07
PHNX
Pop/rock ensemble with vocalists and band members performing current and classic hits.
Date: Friday, November 07, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
09
Jazz String Septet
String students combine classical traditions with jazz and other popular.
Date: Sunday, November 09, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
10
Percussion & World Percussion Ensemble
Performing standards and new compositions along with global rhythms including the steel drums sounds of Trinidad and the dance rhythms of West Africa.
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
15
The Vocal Collective
Join the Vocal Collective as they showcase the range of genres the music industry encompasses.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
15
The Popular Music Ensemble
Join the Popular Music Ensemble as they showcase the range of genres the music industry encompasses.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
17
Classical Strings Chamber Music
This concert marks the culmination of an immersive chamber music course focused on both historical context and ensemble artistry. Under the leadership of cellist Dr. Carmine Miranda and celebrated faculty from the strings department, students engage deeply with repertoire from the Classical era to the present, exploring stylistic traditions, performance practices, and collaborative interpretation. Through intensive rehearsal and guided study, each ensemble refines its understanding of classical chamber music while developing the essential skills of nuanced, communicative performance.
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
18
New Music Ensemble
Performance of original works by composition students and significant works of 20th and 21st century classical styles.
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
19
Chamber Winds
A chamber music performance that includes duets for flute and bassoon and a trio with piano.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
19
Chamber Brass
A recital of brass music for a variety of instrument combinations.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
19
Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
Woodwind, brass and percussion majors and non-majors perform chamber music, traditional and contemporary works.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
25
Voxology
Gospel and R&B ensemble performing current and classic selections.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
January
31
Graduate Honors Recital
Select graduate students perform solos and chamber works ranging from classical to commercial styles.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
31
Instrumental Honors Recital
Select music students perform classical solos and chamber works.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
February
06
Rock & Bass Ensemble
Primarily instrumental performances of jazz and rock ranging from fusion to heavy metal.
Date: Friday, February 06, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
06
Symphony Orchestra- Classical Performers Concert
Celebrate our 40th annual Classical Performers Concert, Belmont’s annual concerto-aria and composition competition with an evening of classical music featuring the student winners performing with the BU Symphony Orchestra.
Date: Friday, February 06, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
08
Jazz String Septet
String students combine classical traditions with jazz and other popular styles.
Date: Sunday, February 08, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
11
Composition Honors Recital
Selected compositions written and performed by students.
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
13
Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
Woodwind, brass and percussion students perform chamber music, traditional and contemporary works.
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
22
Jazz Small Group II & III
Advanced student instrumentalists perform a mix of popular music and jazz. Performing swing to modern jazz-fusion.
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
23
Jazz Small Group I & Jazz String Quartet
Advanced student instrumentalists and string students combine classical traditions with jazz and other popular styles.
Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
26
Jazz Band I & II
Performing swing to modern jazz-fusion.
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
March
11
World Fiddle & Bluegrass Ensemble
A string music group that performs inspiring and innovative folk music from around the world. Bluegrass is an acoustic ensemble performing challenging and creative contemporary and traditional bluegrass.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
19
Classical Guitar Ensemble
Guitar duo, trio and quartets perform orchestral arrangements and compositions from a variety of time periods and composers from around the world.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
25
Jazzmin
Jazz vocalists perform blues, swing, bebop, vocalese and contemporary music.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
26
Symphony Orchestra
University Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra made up of 80+ instrumentalists with more than 50 string players. Programming includes masterworks of the symphony and concerto.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
27
PHNX
Pop/rock ensemble with vocalists and band members performing current and classic hits.
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
30
Classical Strings Chamber Music
This concert marks the culmination of an immersive chamber music course focused on both historical context and ensemble artistry. Under the leadership of cellist Dr. Carmine Miranda and celebrated faculty from the strings department, students engage deeply with repertoire from the Classical era to the present, exploring stylistic traditions, performance practices, and collaborative interpretation. Through intensive rehearsal and guided study, each ensemble refines its understanding of classical chamber music while developing the essential skills of nuanced, communicative performance.
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
April
01
Chamber Winds
A chamber music performance that includes duets for flute and bassoon and a trio with piano.
Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Harton Recital Hall
Music Student Performances
01
Chamber Brass
A recital of brass music for a variety of instrument combinations.
Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
01
Commercial Guitar I & II Ensembles
Commercial Guitar I & II will feature advanced student instrumentalists performing a dynamic blend of modern jazz and jazz/rock fusion, inspired by the styles of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, Tribal Tech, Yellowjackets, Frank Gambale, and Scott Henderson. This sophisticated, high-energy musical performance will captivate the audience and leave them eager for more.
Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
09
Company
An award-winning vocal ensemble that performs fresh, modern pop music with eclectic choreography.
Date: Thursday, April 09, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
13
Percussion & World Percussion Ensemble
Performing standards and new compositions along with global rhythms including the steel drums sounds of Trinidad and the dance rhythms of West Africa.
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
16
Voxology
Gospel and R&B ensemble performing current and classic selections.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
17
Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
Woodwind, brass and percussion students perform chamber music, traditional and contemporary works.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
18
The Vocal Collective
Join the Vocal Collective as they showcase the range of genres the music industry encompasses.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
18
The Popular Music Ensemble
Join the the Popular Music Ensemble as they showcase the range of genres the music industry encompasses.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
19
Chamber Singers & University Singers
Chamber Singers and University Singers perform choral music ranging from sacred to secular music.
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
21
Southbound
Top 40 country 8-piece band plus 8-member vocal ensemble performing originals, award-winning hits and classic favorites!
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Massey Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
26
Chorale & Bel Canto
Choral music performed by Chorale, Belmont’s flagship classical choral ensemble, and Bel Canto, a large treble ensemble which celebrates music of many genres, styles and origins.
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: McAfee Concert Hall
Music Student Performances
28
New Music Ensemble
Performance of original works by composition students and significant works of the 20th and 21st century classical styles.