The University of Arizona School of Music Summer Music Camp is a weeklong, immersive experience designed to inspire and support young musicians as they grow in their craft. Open to students completing grades 5–9 with at least one year of experience in band, choir, or orchestra, this daytime camp brings together students from across Southern […]
read moreMuseums across the University of Arizona are proud to offer free or reduced admission in celebration of U of A Museum Day 2026 on Saturday, April 4, 10a – 4p, including the Center for Creative Photography and the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in a day filled with discovery and wonder, where […]
read moreOpera Theatre presents two one-act comedic operas with “The Telephone & Der Schauspieldirektor” March 25-29 at Crowder Hall. Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Telephone rings true in the age of constant connection. When Ben drops by to propose to Lucy, he finds himself in a battle—not with a rival suitor, but with her ever-ringing telephone. Menotti’s fast-paced score […]
read moreAcclaimed mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano will perform the world premiere of a new song cycle by lauded American composer Gregory Spears at Holsclaw Hall, April 7 The song cycle was commissioned by the Tucson Desert Song Festival. Distinguished soloist and collaborative artist Christopher Cano joins her at the piano. Jennifer Johnson Cano undertakes an impressive balance of […]
read moreRecipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as one of his generation’s most distinctive musical voices. A child prodigy, Melemed gave 500 concerts before age 13, including an appearance on The Rosie O’Donnell Show as well as five performances at The White House. A laureate of the 2021 American Pianists […]
read moreAssociate Dean for Research Ellen McMahon will present “Knowing and Being: Words and Pictures” as part of the Applied Intercultural Arts Research Speaker Series on March 20. “Knowing and Being: Words and Pictures”Professor Ellen McMahonSlonaker House Living RoomMarch 20 @ 9:30aRefreshments and snacks provided In this talk, McMahon will discuss her work as the associate […]
read moreSierra Winds trio is a new woodwind trio from the USAF Band of the Golden West. This unique chamber ensemble is comprised of flute, oboe, and bassoon and their performance will feature works by Julis Röntgen, Alyssa Morris, Gary Schocker, Shawn Okpebholo, and Craig Michael Davis. As part of the Band of the Golden West, the […]
read moreExperience one of the most versatile, insightful, respected, and best-reviewed pianists of our time with American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Anne-Marie McDermott is one of the most versatile and acclaimed pianists of her generation, performing concertos, recitals, and chamber music across […]
read moreWitness nuanced interpretations, technical mastery, and profound artistic insight with the recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as one of […]
read moreImmerse yourself in the virtuosity of Russian/Israeli pianist Vitaly Starikov and Silver Medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Vitaly Starikov has found distinction with “raw, deeply felt, and powerful” (La Scena) performances. His bold approach won him […]
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