Upcoming Events
Round out your Labor Day weekend with one of Duke's most anticipated musical traditions! The Duke Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026-27 season with a lively outdoor concert on the East Campus Quad… read more about Duke Symphony Orchestra: Pops Concert »
Join the Duke Department of Music for a special Faculty & Student Gala Concert honoring the retirement of Dr. R. Larry Todd.Bringing together Duke Music faculty and students, this celebratory… read more about Duke Department of Music: Faculty & Student Gala Concert »
Celebrate 100 years of the Duke Symphony Orchestra with a special centennial concert honoring the ensemble's remarkable history and vibrant future.DSO alumni are invited to return, reconnect, and-… read more about Duke Symphony Orchestra: 100th Anniversary Gala Concert feat. DSO Alumni »
Experience the distinctive warmth and resonance of the cello as Caroline Stinson and Stephanie Vial present "Celli in Duo."Featuring duos from the Baroque era, this intimate faculty recital brings… read more about Faculty Recital: Caroline Stinson and Stephanie Vial — Celli in Duo »
The Duke Wind Symphony celebrates the season with Overtures in October, a program showcasing the brilliance and versatility of the concert overture. From the youthful energy of Mendelssohn's Overture… read more about Duke University Wind Symphony: Overtures in October »
Celebrate Family Weekend with the Duke Jazz Ensemble in an energetic performance showcasing the creativity, versatility, and vibrant spirit of jazz at Duke.Featuring Duke student musicians, this… read more about Duke Jazz Ensemble: Family Weekend Performance »
Celebrate Family Weekend with an unforgettable showcase featuring three of Duke Music's premier student ensembles: the Duke Chorale, Duke Symphony Orchestra, and Duke University Wind Symphony.The… read more about Duke Department of Music: Family Weekend Showcase Concert feat. Duke Symphony Orchestra, Duke Wind Symphony, and Duke Chorale »
Celebrate Chorale-o-ween with an evening of music honoring Día de los Muertos and the rich choral heritage of Mexico.The Duke Chorale is joined by Mariachi Toro de Duke, Son de Carolina, and special… read more about Duke Chorale: Chorale-O-Ween Celebration »
Journey through more than two thousand years of Chinese musical history with the Duke Chinese Music Ensemble.Featuring ancient melodies, folk songs, regional traditions, opera-inspired works, and… read more about Duke Chinese Music Ensemble: Voices Across Time (Chinese Vocal Traditions Across Centuries and Regions) »
The Ciompi Quartet, Duke University's resident string quartet, has built an international reputation for performances that weave together music of the past and present. Praised by The New York Times… read more about The Ciompi Quartet: Follow Me feat. Robert Sims, Baritone »
Duke Opera Theater welcomes Duke Music faculty to the stage for "The Faculty Join the Party," a lively evening of collaboration, theatricality, and operatic storytelling.Bringing together faculty… read more about Duke Opera Theater: The Faculty Join the Party »
Celebrate the talent and dedication of young musicians from the Duke University String School at the "Violin and Cello Choir Concert."Featuring student performers in a lively ensemble setting, this… read more about Duke University String School: Violin and Cello Choir Concert »
Celebrate the talent and dedication of young musicians from the Duke University String School at this engaging orchestra concert.Featuring student performers in a full ensemble setting, the program… read more about Duke University String School: Orchestra Concert »
Music makes us feel-alive, emotional, and deeply human. But what makes music distinctly American?In this studio recital, Duke cellists explore works by American composers and others who sought to… read more about Cello Studios of Caroline Stinson and Stephanie Vial: Feeling American »
Explore three centuries of musical innovation as faculty violinist Gabriel Richard presents "The Three Bs: Bach, Bartók, Boulez-Perspectives on Form from the Baroque to the Contemporary."The program… read more about Faculty Recital: Gabriel Richard — The Three Bs »
The Ciompi Quartet continues its two concert series of one-hour programs featuring major works for string quartet in informal settings. Student ensembles from the Duke Chamber Music Program are also… read more about The Ciompi Quartet: Ciompi Downtown »
This program traces a narrative arc from the nation's founding ideals to contemporary perspectives on identity, migration, equity, and shared civic space. Through music, this performance explores… read more about Duke University Wind Symphony: We the People: Belonging? »
The Ciompi Quartet continues its two concert series of one-hour programs featuring major works for string quartet in informal settings. Student ensembles from the Duke Chamber Music Program are also… read more about The Ciompi Quartet: Ciompi on West »
Celebrate the talent, dedication, and musical growth of young performers from the Duke University String School at the Solo Recitals.Featuring students in individual performances, these recitals… read more about Duke University String School: Solo Recitals »
Experience an evening of compelling artistry as guest pianist Andrew Willis takes the stage for a solo recital.Known for his expressive musicianship, thoughtful interpretation, and engaging presence… read more about Guest Artist Piano Recital: Andrew Willis »
Experience the artistry and expressive range of the Calichi Trio, featuring Duke Music faculty members Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano; Hsiao-Mei Ku, violin; and Caroline Stinson, cello.The program pairs… read more about Calichi Trio Concert »
Experience the artistry, collaboration, and expressive range of Duke student musicians during the first night of a two-concert chamber music series.Featuring performers from the Duke Chamber Music… read more about Chamber Music at Duke: Concert 1 »
Experience the artistry, collaboration, and expressive range of Duke student musicians during the second and final night of this two-concert chamber music series.Featuring performers from the Duke… read more about Chamber Music at Duke: Concert 2 »
Celebrate the season with the Duke Chorale and special guests from Durham School of the Arts in a joyful, family-friendly concert at Duke Chapel.Featuring lullabies, carols, and seasonal music from… read more about Duke Chorale: Holiday Concert feat. Durham School of the Arts »
The Duke Symphony Orchestra presents "Classical to the Core," a program spanning elegance, lyricism, and sweeping orchestral power.Tchaikovsky's beloved Serenade for Strings opens the concert with… read more about Duke Symphony Orchestra: Classical to the Core »