Making music daily.

You can always find us making music in Voxman Music Building, whether our concert hall stage is full of orchestra members or a single musician is rehearsing in one of our high-tech studio spaces. You can catch our performances via livestream or watch a previous recording.

Concert livestreams

Can't make it in person? We have select live performances streamed in real time right here.

Concert recordings

Our YouTube channel is a treasure trove of concert videos, along with videos showing a glimpse into life as a music student at the University of Iowa.

Upcoming music events

The Art of Melodic Construction with Stefon Harris promotional image

The Art of Melodic Construction with Stefon Harris

Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Voxman Music Building

Join master vibraphonist and educator Stefon Harris as he unveils the art of melodic construction, one note at a time. In this interactive clinic, Harris will break down the essential elements of melody, guiding participants through how each tone interacts with harmony to create emotionally articulate music.

Sponsored by the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorship Program under the UI Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost, School of Music, African American Studies, and...

Conduct Your Calm: Chair Yoga promotional image

Conduct Your Calm: Chair Yoga

Friday, May 8, 2026 2:00pm to 2:30pm
University of Iowa Main Library

Join us for a 30-minute chair yoga session set to orchestral music. Through gentle, seated stretches and steady breathing, you’ll relax your body and quiet your mind. Think of yourself as the maestro, conducting each movement and breath as your body creates its own beautiful music.

This session is suitable for beginners as well as those with yoga experience. Chairs will be provided. Advance registration is required for this free event and all are welcome.

Before or after yoga, take a look at the...

The Hawkeye Choir

Friday, May 8, 2026 2:00pm
Voxman Music Building

The Hawkeye Choir

Group Singing Experience Class
MUS:1610

This concert is free and open to the public.

MA Recital: Ana Luz Clark, flute.

Friday, May 8, 2026 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building

MA Recital: Ana Luz Clark, flute.

Event can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

This concert is free and open to the public. 

Johnson County Landmark in concert with Stefon Harris: Residency Finale promotional image

Johnson County Landmark in concert with Stefon Harris: Residency Finale

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00pm
Tavern Blue

Join the UI Jazz program’s premier jazz ensemble in concert with esteemed vibraphonist Stefon Harris. Featuring Harris’ original compositions and arrangements, this concert will be the highlight of the year. Free, open to the public and early arrival highly suggested!

Sponsored by the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorship Program under the UI Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost, School of Music, African American Studies, and Tippie College of Business.

Event series

Upcoming events for recital attendance

Recital: Jiachen Tang, piano

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA Qualifying Recital: Jiachen Tang, piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

Master’s Degree Recital: Julia Van Den Top, organ

Sunday, May 10, 2026 1:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Master’s Degree Recital: Julia Van Den Top, organ

Concert can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

This event is free and open to the public.

MA Recital: Yu (Tracy) Qian, organ

Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building

MA Recital: Yu (Tracy) Qian, organ

Concert can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

This concert is free and open to the public.

BA Senior Recital: Finley Marie Rose McVay, soprano

Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

BA Optional Senior Recital: Finley Marie Rose McVay, soprano

This concert is free and open to the public.