Concerts and Recitals
Music at Noon Series
Free weekly concerts by University of Lethbridge Music faculty and visiting performers. Music students are featured in Studio Showcase, the final recital of each semester.
Concert Dates
Tuesdays at 12:15 PM | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall (W570)
Fall 2024 | September 24 - December 3, 2024
Winter 2025 | January 21 - April 1, 2025
Ensemble Concerts
Wind Orchestra
The U of L Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Holly De Caigny, flexes a diverse range of talent. From performances at convocation ceremonies, to collaborative concerts with school groups and community bands, to their Wind Orchestra Concerto Competition, the Wind Orchestra pushes the boundaries of wind band performance.
Concert Date
December 4, 2024
7:30 PM | University Centre for the Arts | University Theatre W500
March 26, 2025
7:30 PM | University Centre for the Arts | University Theatre W500
U of L Singers
Under the direction of Dr. Janet Youngdahl, the U of L Singers is a talented ensemble of emerging vocalists. Since their establishment in 1982, the U of L Singers has graced stages throughout the community and across Canada, performing a wide variety of styles and has premiered several works by notable Canadian composers.
Concert Dates
November 7, 2024
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall W570
December 5, 2024 - Fundraiser Concert
7:30 pm | St. Andrew's Church (1818 - 5th Ave S) | Admission by donation
April 5, 2025 - Spring Icebreaker Concert
12:00 pm | Galt Gardens Amphitheatre
Jazz Ensemble
From vintage big band to contemporary jazz, the U of L Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Josh Davies, serenades audiences through an eclectic program of new music and old favourites. The ensemble performs often throughout the year, and have collaborated with some of Canada's top jazz musicians.
Concert Date
December 7, 2024
7:30 PM | University Centre for the Arts | University Theatre W500
March 29, 2025
7:30 PM | University Centre for the Arts | University Theatre W500
*In conjunction with the Bounce & Cadence Symposium
Global Drums
Experience the energy of Global Drums! This powerful ensemble, of both community and student members, presents the world to its audiences, through samba, steel band, Brazilian, Taiko, African, Chinese and chamber percussion styles. Under the direction of Adam Mason, this ensemble has thundered across stages around the world.
Concert Date
November 29, 2024
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Theatre W500
April 4 & 5, 2025
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Theatre W500
Collaborative Ensemble
This ensemble of pianists and guitarists partner with singers and instrumentalists to perform popular sonatas, showpieces, opera arias, and art songs. As duos, they study the subtleties of language and poetry, acoustics and balance; bringing their music to life in the moment of performance.
Concert Date
December 3, 2024
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall W570
April 1, 2025
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall W570
Guitar Ensemble
Concert Date
December 3, 2024*
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall W570
*Guitar Ensemble is being featured in the Collaborative Ensemble concert.
Composition Concert
Composition students premiere a program of their newest works performed by their peers.
Concert Date
March 28, 2025
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall W570
*In conjunction with the Bounce & Cadence Symposium
Bounce & Cadence
Symposium for Music & Audio Research
Concert Date
March 28 & 29, 2025
7:30 pm | University Centre for the Arts | University Recital Hall W570
*In conjunction with the Composition Concert
Opera Workshop
The U of L Opera Workshop presents opera at its finest. Under the direction of Dr. Sandra Stringer, the ensemble produces one act operas or operatic excerpts in the fall, as well as a fully staged annual operatic concert production in the spring in collaboration with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra.
Concert Dates
TBD
Integra Contemporary Electroacoustic (ICE) Ensemble
ICE engages in experimental approaches that include composing, improvising, creating new performance paradigms, applying creative sound production techniques, and exploring a potential for new forms of musical expressivity through contemporary music.
Concert Date
TBD | Ensemble Returns Fall 2025