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
Forefront & the Black Pop Music Ensemble at Wildwood
Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:00pm
Forefront & the Black Pop Music EnsembleForefront (UI Jazz Faculty Ensemble) & the Black Pop Music Ensemble is excited to present a joint concert at Iowa City’s iconic Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon! Join as we perform selections by some of the world’s most iconic artists including Roy Hargrove, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & The Family Stone, Lakeside & more! You’ll want to be in the house for this one! We look forward to seeing you there!Admission: $5 general admission / $3 students. Advance tickets...
Center for New Music presents guest artists: LIGAMENT
Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30pm
Guest Artists: LIGAMENT DuoRecently described as “perverse and nihilistic” by someone on Twitter, Anika Kildegaard (2020 MA, voice) and Will Yager (2021 DMA, double bass) are LIGAMENT, an ensemble dedicated to commissioning new music and creating work for their unique instrumentation. LIGAMENT’s performances are a fusion of standard and non-standard elements; sometimes there are high heels and sometimes there are electric toothbrushes (and sometimes both). The duo is equally at home with...
Iowa Symphony Band
Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30pm
Iowa Symphony BandThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943887This concert is free and open to the public.
Miyawaki Forest Community Celebration
Friday, May 2, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Join us to dedicate our newly planted Miyawaki Forest! After the final tree is planted, explore the budding forest, enjoy music by Orion Orrico, and participate in a community sing led by Lyndsey Scott. Let's come together to honor this green space and our community effort to bring it to life.CelebrationFriday, May 24:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Special ProgrammingMusic by Orion Orrico, 5:00 p.m.Community Sing led by Lyndsey Scott, 5:15 p.m.
Our Roots: A Celebration of Jewish Heritage
Friday, May 2, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
For Jewish American Heritage Month, join us on the Pentacrest, outside of Macbride Hall, as we celebrate Jewish stories through student speakers, music, and a reflection activity that pays homage to the Anne Frank Tree Sapling.Please bring your own seating.(Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged)Rain Location: Phillips Hall Rm. 100 (16 N Clinton St.)Sponsored by Iowa Hillel and the Anne Frank Initiative at the University of Iowa
Event series
Upcoming events for recital attendance
DMA Qualifying Recital: Eric Luminais, flute
Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:30pm
DMA Qualifying Recital: Eric Luminais, flute
Eric Luminais- Flute
Miles Bohlman- Marimba
This concert is free and open to the public.
Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery
Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:30pm
TICKETS // SOLD OUTTickets on sale to the general public: Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m.Adults $30 / $20Students & Youth $10Part of Hancher's 52nd SeasonFeaturing a Hancher co-commissionIt's a superstar team-up as a Hancher-favorite ensemble is joined by our composer-in-residence. The second opportunity of the season to experience Third Coast Percussion (performs with Twyla Tharp Dance) and Jessie Montgomery (performs with PUBLIQuartet), and our 2024–2025 composer-in-residence. The dynamic program...
Master's Recital: Vincent Malan, saxophone
Friday, April 25, 2025 5:30pm
Master's Recital: Vincent Malan, saxophone
This concert is free and open to the public.
Senior Recital: Ethan Elsbernd, baritone
Friday, April 25, 2025 7:30pm
Senior Recital: Ethan Elsbernd, baritoneEthan Elsbernd, baritoneDr. Hsin-Hui Liu, pianoDr. Michael Elsbernd, organ Abigail Elsbernd, oboeThis concert is free and open to the public.
DMA III Recital: Michael Klyce, violin
Friday, April 25, 2025 7:30pm
DMA III Recital: Michael Klyce, violin
Michael Klyce, violin
Dr. Minji Kwon, piano
This concert is free and open to the public.