Music

Faculty members of the SUNY New Paltz Jazz Studies program perform original compositions and classic jazz repertoire in an evening showcasing the artistry and creativity of the department's distinguished performers.

2026 Davenport Artist-in-Residence Nahre Sol performs original works and collaborates with SUNY New Paltz students in a concert celebrating creativity, improvisation, and contemporary music.

The SUNY New Paltz Choirs present a concert that reflects on the beauty and mystery of the night with a varied mixture of choral music that spans centuries and styles in the beautiful setting of Christ Church, Poughkeepsie. Featuring works by Bernstein, Brahms, Lindblad, Rachmaninov, Rautavaara, Saint-Saens, and more!

SUNY New Paltz jazz students perform an engaging program of jazz standards, contemporary works, and original compositions in an evening of improvisation and ensemble artistry.

Experience the Chamber Jazz Ensemble as student musicians bring classic and modern jazz to life through creative improvisation, energetic rhythms, and collaborative performance.

Music students perform popular songs and contemporary favorites in a lively concert showcasing the versatility and talent of SUNY New Paltz's emerging performers.

An evening of original electronic music composed and performed by SUNY New Paltz students, exploring innovative sounds, technologies, and contemporary creative practices.

Discover new musical voices as SUNY New Paltz student composers present original works ranging from acoustic chamber music to experimental and electronic sound worlds.

Voice students from the Department of Music present an evening of art songs, arias, and vocal chamber works highlighting their accomplishments throughout the semester.

The SUNY New Paltz Choirs presents a rich and varied program of choral music featuring Benjamin Britten's thrilling Rejoice In The Lamb, works by Kreek, Vaughan Williams, and an area premiere of John Wilson's Magnificat. Join us at Christ Church, Poughkeepsie, for an evening of beautiful music in a beautiful space. 

Experience Tchaikovsky's beloved "The Nutcracker" in a special performance featuring SUNY New Paltz musicians in a festive celebration of one of the holiday season's most cherished works.

The SUNY New Paltz Symphonic Band presents a program of traditional and contemporary works for winds and percussion, showcasing the power and versatility of the modern concert band.

The SUNY New Paltz Orchestra presents a program of orchestral masterworks and student-featured performances, highlighting the ensemble's musical excellence and artistry.