Community Calendar

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert, showcasing the department's voice faculty, with pianist Claudio Olivera. Sequina DuBose Winston, Brian Arreola , Susan Gouthro, Monica Hunter, and Christina Pier will perform a program of arias, songs, and song cycles, including Richard Strauss's profoundly moving Four Last Songs and the evocative Mirabai Songs by John Hairston, featuring dance professor Kaustavi Sarkar.

This concert is free for everyone!

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert featuring Associate Professor of Oboe and Musicianship Elzabeth Sullivan and Professor of Applies Bassoon Nick Ritter. 

Program

Francis Poulenc's Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano

Andre Previn's Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano

This concert is free for everyone!

This concert will be sensory friendly with a relaxed environment.

Experience The Trout Who Found the River: A Musical Field Journal, a whimsical new musical play featuring original music by Brooklyn-based, award-winning composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody.

Presented by 7th Street Concerts as part of Charlotte SHOUT!, these three FREE family-friendly outdoor performances blend live music, storytelling, and playful audience participation as a curious trout searches for its way home through a living river landscape.

Woody’s music draws on the expressive traditions of 17th- and 18th-century vocal music while engaging contemporary and socially conscious themes. Critics have praised his performances as “richly and compellingly embodied,” and his compositions have been commissioned by leading ensembles including Chanticleer, Apollo’s Fire, and the Handel and Haydn Society.

Inspired by folk traditions and the practice of observing nature, The Trout Who Found the River unfolds like a musical field guide—tracing a journey through rivers, wildlife habitats, and the interconnected worlds of water, animals, and people.

Designed especially for young audiences while engaging for adults and music lovers alike, the performance invites children to participate through listening prompts and creative moments throughout the show. Each young audience member receives an illustrated musical field journal filled with drawing and observation activities, encouraging them to explore the sounds and stories of the natural world long after the music ends.

Performances take place at 1pm, 3pm, & 5pm, outdoors in the Wells Fargo Courtyard at 329 S Tryon Street, just outside the Wells Fargo Atrium in the heart of Charlotte SHOUT!.

Register for free at 7thstreetconcerts.org!

The Lake Norman Orchestra is delighted to return to First Presbyterian Church in Sallisbury, NC to perform a concert with a wide variety of music. Pianist Teresa de Frietas will headline George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." Selections include “The Magnificent Seven,” “Highlights from ‘Wicked,’” “Latin Celebration,” “What’s Up With the Symphony,” and “Berceuse & Finale from ‘Firebird.’” The orchestra’s chamber strings and woodwind quintet will also be featured.
Experience the unique musical presentation by The Lake Norman Orchestra!

Midland's own Dawn Anthony leads an exciting ensemble of the region's top musicians in a vibrant celebration of Motown's legacy and founder Berry Gordy Jr. This engaging show invites you to sing, dance, and experience the timeless hits that made Hitsville USA legendary.

Born in Morganton, NC Alfreda is an international singing powerhouse performing with Cher, Celine Dion, Sir Elton John, Whitney Houston, Yanni, Warren Haynes, and many others! Showcasing an incredible wealth of stage experience, Alfreda has performed shows throughout the world...and now we are bringing her back home to MORGANTON!

Pre-show Reception begins at 6pm for season ticket holders/6:30pm for all other guests.

Enjoy great music, great beer, and great company as the Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers–Charlotte’s premier chamber choir–present a mix of lighthearted works in a casual concert blurring the line between performance and gathering in a festive, fun-filled atmosphere. Come for the craft beer, stay for the harmony—it’s a perfect toast to 75 years of song.

The Lake Norman Orchestra returns for an outdoor afternoon concert featuring pianist Julie Jones on George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." Selections include medleys of songs by The Beatles and The Alan Parsons Project, classical favorites including “Music from ‘Firebird,’” “Light Cavalry Overture,” and “Prelude to Carmen.” Also featured are selections from films and Broadway such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Magnificent Seven,” and “The Empire Strikes Back Medley.”
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the mountains with delicious food and wine available for purchase. This concert offers a wide variety of music and a memorable experience for music lovers of all ages. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort.

Trailblazing singer Rissi Palmer made country music history with her debut single "Country Girl" and continues to shine in both the Country and Americana scenes. From the Grand Ole Opry to The White House, her powerful voice and presence have captivated audiences nationwide.