Music

SUNY New Paltz Jazz faculty, guitarist and composer Mark Dziuba performs with faculty and guest artists in an evening of works new and old.

Celebrating the SUNY New Paltz Department of Music's outstanding students, this concert features work from across genres and styles, including classical, jazz, and contemporary music.

Sky Islands is the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-winning piece in music composed by Susie Ibarra, written for an ensemble that features faculty pianist Dr. Alex peh, flutist Claire Chase, percussionist Levy Lorenzo, and the Bergamot String Quartet. This work about ecosystems and biodiversity challenges the notion of the compositional voice by interweaving the profound musicianship and improvisational skills of a soloist as a creative tool.

Professor Alex Peh and his piano students perform masterworks from the concerto literature in an evening featuring two pianos.

This concert explores humanity's relationship with nature. Highlights include Kenneth Jenning's stunning "The Earth Adorned," Alberto Grau's "Kasar Mie La Gaji (The Earth Is Tired)," and more! Featuring the SUNY New Paltz Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, and College-Community Chorale.

2026 Davenport-Artist-in-residence Amina Claudine Myers is a pianist, organist and singer, and is the recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts, Meet the Composer, and NYFA. She will perform works from her recent album, "Solace of the Mind." Concert will also feature a new solo piano piece written for Department of Music Assistant Professor Phyllis Chen.

The Department of Music's newest ensemble for mixed instruments presents their first concert featuring Darius Milhaud's la Creation du Monde, op. 81a and works by Missy Mazzoli, Shuhei Tamura, and the Beatles.

Department of Music voice students perform a staged version of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" set in 1940s Hollywood.

Led by Dr. Phyllis Chen, Composer New Music Ensemble features works by student composers and contemporary composers. All participants are invited to contribute original pieces to be played.

Step into a world of musical elegance and emotional depth as SUNY New Paltz chamber music students present a delightful evening of chamber music. Enjoy the warmth and nuance that a small ensemble performance provides, with a carefully curated program spanning beloved classics of Haydn and Mozart to hidden contemporary gems like Anna Clyne and Gabriela Lena Frank.

The Symphonic Band presents a program of contemporary and traditional works for winds and percussion by American composers. The program will include works by William Schuman, Omar Thomas, and Joan Tower.

Described by the New Paltz Oracle as a "melting pot of diverse musical genres, instruments, sounds and experiences," the Student Composition Concert returns with new original works by music students in the composition program.

The SUNY New Paltz Orchestra, under director Christiana Fortune-Reader, presents a compelling program that highlights both classical masterworks and emerging talent. The evening will include selections from Joseph Haydn and Dmitri Shostakovich, as well as performances by the winners of the 2025 SUNY New Paltz Student Concerto Competition and a collaboration with the SUNY New Paltz Community Chorale. From Haydn’s clarity and charm to the emotional depth of Shostakovich’s orchestral writing, this program offers a rich musical journey.

Join music majors from SUNY New Paltz as they perform popular hits and timeless standards from the contemporary canon. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a vibrant evening of live music that showcases their passion and skill.

Experience the Chamber Jazz Ensembles as they bring jazz standards and original compositions to life in an evening of rhythm, improvisation, and musical artistry that promises to delight jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike!

Experience the Chamber Jazz Ensembles as they bring jazz standards and original compositions to life in an evening of rhythm, improvisation, and musical artistry that promises to delight jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike!

Come mark our 250th year as a nation with a concert of choral music by American composers, featuring "Fern Hill" by John Corigliano, "Chariot Jubilee" by R. Nathaniel Dett, and more!