Live Music

The Moores School of Music will celebrate the music of Samuel Barber (1910-1981), the gifted American Composer who infused expressive romantic lyricism into 20th-century classical music. Pre-concert remarks and program notes will be given by Dr. Howard Pollack, UH John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Music History. The performance will showcase 13 faculty members from …

The Rothko Chapel is using the power of music to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace -- and to take a stand against recent events demonstrating hate. The Chapel is hosting a concert featuring Apollo Chamber Players, the award-winning Houston-based string quartet, for a performance at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, followed by a reception at the Rothko Chapel, located at …

Splice Records is thrilled to announce their third annual River Revival Music Fest the weekend of Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2017 along the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas. In collaboration with St. Arnold’s Brewery, the annual fest was created as a place for music lovers to share good times, great tunes and camaraderie, …

Featuring musicians from the UH Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band, this collaborative concert will present traditional and new band works in a unique setting, utilizing the architecture and landscape of the Wilhelmina Grove. The event is free to the public, and food trucks and refreshments will be on site. This outdoor experience will …

A Moores to Mendelssohn Celebration is a recital of students from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy,” a Moores partner school, at the Dudley Recital Hall. About the Artists Sigrún Björk Sævarsdóttir (pictured) was born in Iceland and studied at the Reykjavik Academy of Singing and Vocal Arts with Ólöf Kolbrún Harðardóttir …

The Moores School of Music presents a guest artist recital by Dalibor Cikojević and Zrinka Ivančić Cikojević, performing Papandopulo: Horoscope Dance Suite for Two Pianos and Percussion, Op. 52. About the Artists Pianist Dalibor Cikojević is one of the most prominent musicians of his generation in Croatia. He regularly performs in the country and abroad …

Betsy Cook Weber, Jeb Mueller, conductors Work by Bausano, Bernon, Hella-Johnson and Schumacher We celebrate singers new to the UH choral department in this concert jointly presented by Concert Women’s Chorus, ManCorps, University Women’s Chorus and University Men’s Chorus, in addition to small ensembles led by our very own undergraduate Coogs! No ticket required.

Rob Smith, director Alejandro Basulto Martinez, assistant director Works by Gandolfi, Halka, Hu, Schimmel and TV, with accompanying films by Bachrach & Zegers Two films and other visual imagery will accompany a virtual tour of evocative and innovative music on AURA’s “Roadshow” performance. Michael Gandolfi’s “History of the World in Seven Acts” traces the history …

Join us in the Dance Hall on Friday, October 6 at 9 PM for a performance by Sunny Sweeney! The young troubadour will showcase songs from her newest album, "Trophy", which features a more serious side of Sweeney's songwriting. The 10-track album represents an artist confident in what she has to say and is grateful …

Head over to the Dance Hall Saturday, October 21 at 8 PM for a performance by the Toy Cadillac Band! The high-energy five-man band has been performing in Texas dance halls since 1992, showcasing a mix of country, classic rock, and blues music. This set of seasoned musicians are sure to put on a show …

In preparation for its headlining performance at the National Collegiate Choral Organization convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the world-renowned Concert Chorale takes the stage at the Moores Opera House for a hometown preview concert. Featured on the concert is “Missa Rigensis” by Latvian composer Ugis Praulins. Betsy Cook Weber, conductor. Music by Copland and Praulins.

Head over to the Dance Hall Friday, October 27th at 8 PM for a performance by Morgan Mckay & The Danger Zone featuring Mandi Powell! McKay, a true Texas native, brings a sultry and soulful country style to every show, along with a folksy southern charm. She began her music career when she was 10 …

The Moores School Chamber Orchestra presents music by Mozart, Von Weber and Tchaikovsky led by student conductors from the studio of Maestro Franz Anton Krager. The concert also spotlights the winner of the 2017 MSM Concerto Competition Wind/Percussion division. Carlos Guillermo Jung, Myles Nardinger, Alejandro Basulto-Martinez, Oleksandr Poliykov, conductors.