Department of Music
Performances and events are regularly held by any of our 10 Ensembles – Chamber Music, Chinese Music Ensemble, Chorale, Collegium Musicum, Djembe Ensemble, Duke New Music Ensemble [dnme], Jazz Program, Opera Theater, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony.
Students interested in participating in our Ensembles are encouraged to audition.
Upcoming Events
"Grazioso sempre!" Program: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Symphony in D Major, Op. 11 No. 2, Overture to L'amant Anonime; Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-flat Major, K. 456, with… read more about Duke Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Seyfried, pianist »
Featuring the East Carolina University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Dr. William Staub, director. The program features works by Gustav Mahler, Steven Bryant, Arturo Márquez, Chris Williams, Ralph Vaughan… read more about Duke Wind Symphony: Ecstatic Waters »
"Big sound, deep seated feel for the blues, and cerebral avante-garde chops." - New York Magazine. Join the Duke Jazz Ensemble, John V. Brown, director, and Evan Roberson, associate director, as they… read more about Family Weekend Concert: Duke Jazz Ensemble with guest artist Gregory Tardy, saxophone »
Three of Duke's largest student music ensembles-- the Duke Chorale, directed by Allan Friedman; Duke Symphony Orchestra, directed by Harry Davidson; and Duke Wind Symphony, directed by Verena… read more about Family Weekend Concert: Duke Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony »
Excerpts from "Carmen," "Treemonisha," "Dialogues of the Carmelites," "Nabucco" and more, with costumes and staging. Duke Opera Workshop is directed by David Heid and accompanied by pianist Daniel… read more about Duke Opera Theater & Duke Chorale: Great Moments from Great Operas »
Music by Michael Markowski, including Famishius Fantasticus, City Trees, and Desert Sage, in addition to works by Gustav Holst. Admission is free. Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant directs the Duke… read more about Duke Wind Symphony: "Famishius Fantasticus," with guest composer Michael Markowski »
The Duke Chorale, directed by Allan Friedman, presents holiday music sung by the Chorale as well as carols for all to sing and stories & treats for children. This family holiday event is a long-… read more about Duke Chorale Christmas Concert »
"Conrad is the best trombonist on the planet!" - Eddie Palmieri. Join the Duke Jazz Ensemble, John V. Brown, director, and Evan Roberson, associate director, as they welcome trombonist Conrad Herwig… read more about Duke Jazz Ensemble with guest artist Conrad Herwig, trombone »
The Duke Chinese Music Ensemble, directed by Jennifer Chang, presents a concert featuring a variety of Chinese musical styles and instruments, as well as pieces that mix Eastern and Western… read more about Duke Chinese Music Ensemble »
Students in the Duke Music Department's Chamber Music Program perform works from the 18th-21st centuries. Student chamber music groups are coached by members of the Ciompi Quartet and other Duke… read more about Chamber Music Program Concerts »
"Music of the Soul" J.S. Bach: Cantata: "Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut," BWV 199; Mozart: Concert Aria: "Misera, Dove son!...Ah! non son'io che parlo," K. 369; Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major… read more about Duke Symphony Orchestra with Siyeon Kim, soprano »
Performance by students in the Advanced Chamber Music class "Meeting the World Through Chamber Music," taught by Professors Caroline Stinson and Hsiao-mei Ku.Free admission. read more about Advanced Chamber Music Class Concert »