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The JMU Ensemble for Early Music

MON, APR 13
RECITAL HALL

Madison Baroque

The JMU Ensemble for Early Music

MON, APR 13
RECITAL HALL

Join Madison Baroque, JMU’s Ensemble for Early Music, as they perform a rousing selection of works from the 17^thcentury by Purcell, Morley, Schmelzer, Lawes, and others. Madison Baroque specializes in the modern invention and reinvention of Baroque music aided by historically informed perspectives, techniques, and instruments.

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

THU, APR 16
RECITAL HALL

JMU Chamber Orchestra

THU, APR 16
RECITAL HALL

The JMU Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kira Omelchenko, is conducted by graduate orchestral conducting students and comprises of strings, winds, brass, and percussion musicians.

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Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

From Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt to Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile featuring Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh

SAT, APR 18
CONCERT HALL

Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

From Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt to Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile featuring Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh

SAT, APR 18
CONCERT HALL

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh. Video

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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 21
CONCERT HALL

JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 21
CONCERT HALL

The JMU Jazz Ensemble was founded in 1971 and membership in each is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.

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JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 22
CONCERT HALL

JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 22
CONCERT HALL

The JMU Jazz Band was founded in 1971 and membership is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, APR 24
CONCERT HALL

JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, APR 24
CONCERT HALL

The JMU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Casey Cangelosi, consists of nearly 30 students and has performed throughout the East Coast, including concerts at the Virginia Music Educators Association Convention and Virginia Days of Percussion.

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JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 26
CONCERT HALL

JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 26
CONCERT HALL

Experience the captivating sounds of classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra collaborates with the winners of the 2025-26 School of Music Concerto/Aria Competition. Students from each of the six areas—woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano, and voice—compete, with two finalists from each selected for the final round. There will be a pre-concert talk at 1 pm in the Concert Hall lobby.

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University Choruses

TUE, APR 28
CONCERT HALL

University Choruses

TUE, APR 28
CONCERT HALL

The concert will feature University Chorus Soprano/Alto, and University Chorus Tenor/Bass.

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Basement Demons and Trailer Saints

By Briandaniel Oglesby

x TUE-SUN, APR 28-MAY 3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Basement Demons and Trailer Saints

By Briandaniel Oglesby

x TUE-SUN, APR 28-MAY 3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

This new work was a finalist in the inaugural season of the School of Theatre and Dance’s Madison New Works Lab (MNWL), an incubator for developing new plays with professional playwrights from across the country. Seven years after workshopping Basement Demons and Trailer Saints, JMU welcomes its world premiere.Madison New Works Lab is made possible by the generosity of Paul Holland and Linda Yates. Contains adult content, adult language, and haze. Parental discretion advised.

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University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

TUE, APR 28
CONCERT HALL

University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

TUE, APR 28
CONCERT HALL

The concert will feature University Chorus Soprano/Alto, University Chorus Tenor/Bass, the combined University Chorus and the Chamber Orchestra.

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Madison Baroque

The JMU Ensemble for Early Music

Madison Baroque

The JMU Ensemble for Early Music

JMU Chamber Orchestra

JMU Chamber Orchestra

Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

From Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt to Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile featuring Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh

Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

From Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt to Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile featuring Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh

JMU Jazz Ensemble

JMU Jazz Ensemble

JMU Jazz Band

JMU Jazz Band

JMU Percussion Ensemble

JMU Percussion Ensemble

JMU Symphony Honors Concert

JMU Symphony Honors Concert

University Choruses

University Choruses

Basement Demons and Trailer Saints

By Briandaniel Oglesby

Basement Demons and Trailer Saints

By Briandaniel Oglesby

University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

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