Experience the Greater Rochester Choral Consortium’s Signature Biennial Concert! Join us for a captivating 75-minute musical journey at Rochester's premier choral event of the year. This FREE concert, presented by the Greater Rochester Choral Consortium, will showcase 15 of our 28 ensembles performing a rich tapestry of musical styles and genres. Our unique "prism" concert format features continuous 4-5 minute performances from various locations throughout the theater, creating an immersive experience with no breaks or applause between ensembles. Don’t miss this unparalleled celebration of choral artistry!

Eastman School of Music presents Bach Cantata Series, with conductors Nathaniel Peets and Yiran Zhao, and featuring music of J.S. Bach. Sunday, January 26 at 3:30 PM in Hatch Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 6 and above.

Georgia-born and Cambridge, England-based guitarist singer and songwriter Brooks Williams is a leading light on the acoustic roots music scene, with more than 33 recordings and appearances at countless venues and festivals for more than three decades. From Celtic Connections to Cropredy, Glastonbury to Philadelphia, Kerrville to Winnipeg, there are very few stages Brooks Williams hasn’t played. Brooks Williams’ guitar skills are evident as he effortlessly slides in and out of folk, blues, and country. It comes as no surprise he is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. He wraps that guitar playing around songs with rich narratives about gold prospectors, guitar players, motorcycle riders, golden palominos, and ne’er-do-wells, and sings them with a voice you melt into. His songs are rooted in tradition, wryly observed, and relevant.

Lions, and kangaroos, and swans, oh my! Join your RPO for a musical menagerie accompanied by the Rochester City Ballet. Each movement represents different animals—listen carefully to see if you recognize each one.

The Eastman Jazz Workshop Ensemble and Eastman Jazz Lab Band perform on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 6 and above.

The Eastman School of Music presents Eastman Philharmonia, performing music of Saariaho, Britten, and Sibelius. Monday, February 10 at 7:30 PM in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 6 and above.

The Eastman Ranlet Series presents the Ying Quartet. Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 PM in Kilbourn Hall. Visit EastmanTheatre.org or call (585) 274-3000 to purchase tickets for this and other Eastman Presents concerts.

The Eastman Wind Ensemble, under the baton of Mark Davis Scatterday, performs music of Zaimont, Bassett, Varèse, and Kuster. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 6 and above.

The Eastman Wind Orchestra performs music of Bryant, Beckel, Bassett, and McTee. Monday, February 3 at 7:30 PM in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 6 and above.

Eastman School of Music's Faculty Artist Series presents Alexander Kobrin, piano, with Renee Jolles, violin; Yoojin Jang, violin; and Joseph Johnson, cello. Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall.

Eastman School of Music's Faculty Artist Series presents Joseph Johnson, cello with Michael Bridge, accordion. Sunday, February 2 at 3:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall.

The Eastman School of Music's Faculty Artist Series presents Mikhail Kopelman, violin.

Eastman School of Music's Third Thursday Concert on February 20, "17th Century Music for Strings & Organ," will feature Joëlla Becker, Baroque cello and viol; Lydia Becker, violin; Ryan Cheng, violin and viol; Aaron Tan, organ.

Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery, offered each Sunday at 1:30 PM and again at 3:00 PM. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission.

The Musicale: "Performance Plus" concert on Sunday, January 19 will feature Katherine Cheng on violin, Ethan Blake on cello, and Shangru Du on piano. The group will perform Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Nick Anderson, a PhD student in Musicology from the Eastman School of Music, will host.

The four met in the Circle Singing community of vocal improvisers started by Bobby McFerrin and members of his Voicestra. Assuming roles normally played by instruments, from vocal percussion to bass or horn lines to soloing, they create music that is by turns soulful, whimsical, lyrical, playful, and funny. From moment to moment, you never know what will happen, and neither do they! There could be interactive moments where you get to influence – or participate in – the music making. Be prepared for a myriad of colorful soundscapes and high-flying musical fun!

The Eastman School of Music's Kilbourn Concert Series presents the Kevin Hays Trio, featuring Hays at the piano, Alexander Claffy on bass and Eric Harland on drums. Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall.

Enjoy the 40th Annual MLK Day Celebration in Rochester with a rousing worship service with the MLK Community Choir and hear from Pastor Sebrone Johnson of Greater Harvest Church.

Joe Newberry and April Verch showcase tunes, ballads, step dancing, and original songs by way of the Ozarks and Canada’s Ottawa Valley, respectively. With beautiful harmony singing, breathtaking instrumentals, and exquisite dancing, these two singular musicians hit the stage in perfect rhythm, making audiences remember why this music existed in the first place. Verch (fiddle, vocals, step dance) is best known for two decades of international touring with The April Verch Band and a 2020 JUNO Award Nominee. Newberry (guitar, banjo, vocals) is an award-winning songwriter known for his work with mandolin icon Mike Compton, as well as The Transatlantic Sessions and A Prairie Home Companion.

The Repertory Singers and Treble Chorus perform on Sunday, February 23 at 3:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended for ages 6 and above.

The Eastman School of Music and the Beal Institute of Film Music and Contemporary Media present Visual Music 7.0, featuring current Beal Institute students in a live-to-picture staging of their original compositions to accompany the 1928 silent film Laugh, Clown, Laugh, starring Lon Chaney and Loretta Young. Admission is free and open to the public.