Augusta University Department of Music

09/18/2020

Augusta University Department of Music

09/14/2020

Augusta University Department of Music's cover photo

08/25/2020

NYO Jazz Performs Wycliffe Gordon’s “We’re Still Here” with Artistic Director Sean Jones

Augusta University’s director of Jazz Studies, Wycliffe Gordon, worked with the students of "NYO Jazz" this summer. Every summer this group rehearses and performs a concert in Carnegie Hall in New York City and then goes on tour to some of the world’s great music capitals. However, this summer was a virtual experience for the students which culminated in projects such as this.

Watch and listen as Wycliffe Gordon and the students from the NYO Jazz perform his original composition “We’re Still Here / He’s Alright.” https://youtu.be/qLHuPnltphA

Watch Artistic Director Sean Jones lead NYO Jazz 2020 participants, alumni of the program, and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon in a virtual performance of Gordon’...

08/14/2020

Courtney Bartlett, Soprano
Dr. Louis Playford, Piano
Jr. recital

08/14/2020

Join us here at 7pm for Courtney Bartlett’s Jr. Recital!

Courtney Bartlett, soprano
Dr Louis Playford, piano

07/24/2020

Wycliffe Gordon, director of jazz studies at Augusta University, discusses the challenges musicians face in 2020

Check out this interview with Director of Jazz Studies, Wycliffe Gordon: https://jagwire.augusta.edu/wycliffe-gordon-director-of-jazz-studies-at-augusta-university-discusses-the-challenges-musicians-face-in-2020/

Wycliffe Gordon, world-renowned trombonist and the director of jazz studies at Augusta University, said the coronavirus pandemic has given him the opportunity to practice what he preaches to his students about being prepared for an unpredictable life as a musician.

07/22/2020

Fall 2020 Music Industry Study courses

Check out what April Brumfield has to say about her upcoming classes at AU this fall!

07/21/2020

MUSI 2600 and MUSI 2650 are being offered this fall!

07/21/2020

Check out these two great courses that we're offering in the fall!

MUSI 2600
Our Introduction to Music Industry course sets the stage for learning about how the music business comes to life and who the major players are! Whether you are the songwriter, performer, manager, publisher, club owner, recording engineer or symphony orchestra conductor, find out where you fit into the music business system and how this multi-billion industry affects you!

MUSI 2650
Looking to navigate your way through the maze of the music business system? This Careers in the Music Industry course will open your eyes to the limitless possibilities available within the music industry. Find out how much money the tour manager for Taylor Swift makes and how much the star on Broadway brings home at the end of week of performances in The Lion King. You’ll learn what career paths are available what you need to do to achieve your dream job.

Enroll soon.......classes begin on August 10th!

07/15/2020

We can't wait to see everyone again.....just remember to wear your mask!

07/15/2020

Remember to wear your mask!

06/18/2020

Trio Solisti: Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke" - First movement

Trio Solisti: Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke" - First movement

Trio Solisti plays the Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke" - First Movement Maria Bachmann, violin Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Adam Neiman,...

06/08/2020

Augusta University is making music and competing nationally despite COVID-19

We're so proud of our student, Ontario Williams!

Despite this year's challenges, music education senior Ontario Williams received first place in both music theater and the Hall Johnson spiritual category in this year’s SERNATS auditions and will advance to the national semifinals this month.

06/04/2020

Augusta University Music Conservatory

We are accepting new students for private music lessons! The Augusta University Music Conservatory offers private lessons for all ages and skill levels for piano, guitar, voice, band instruments, and orchestra instruments. Visit www.augusta.edu/conservatory/privatelessons for more information or contact us at [email protected] or 706-731-7971. Lessons are currently taking place remotely using platforms such as zoom, facetime, and skype.

03/27/2020

Augusta University Music Conservatory

Need something to do at home?

The Augusta University Music Conservatory is offering online private music lessons for guitar, piano, voice, band instruments, and string instruments. Teachers use platforms such as Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype to meet with their students.

Visit www.augusta.edu/conservatory/privatelessons for more information. To request private lessons, go to www.augusta.edu/conservatory and click "private lessons" and then "request private lessons." Email or call us if you have any questions.

03/05/2020

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

02/28/2020

Monday, February 24, 2020

Monday, February 24, 2020

02/27/2020

Fine Arts Renovation Ribbon Cutting 2.24.20

Check out some of the highlights from the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Monday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ockz_PZJ3Pg&feature=youtu.be

The Department of Music at Augusta University proudly celebrated the completion of the $3.5 million renovation of the Fine Arts Center with a ribbon-cutting ...

02/27/2020

Big event TONIGHT! 7:30 PM Maxwell theatre University Singers and AU Orchestra Premier--meet the Composer and MultiMedia designer of The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci under the baton of Dr. Julie Neish!

02/20/2020

Silent film 'Within Our Gates' with original score by Wycliffe Gordon coming to Maxwell Theatre

This Friday night at the Maxwell Theatre!

https://jagwire.augusta.edu/silent-film-within-our-gates-with-original-score-by-wycliffe-gordon-coming-to-maxwell-theatre/

In honor of Black History Month, Wycliffe Gordon and the AU Jazz Ensemble will be performing live his original score, “Within These Gates of Mine,” alongside the silent film, “Within Our Gates,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Maxwell Theatre on the Summerville Campus of Augusta Unive...

02/17/2020

You are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated Fine Arts Center at Augusta University. President Brooks A. Keel will be speaking, and music students and faculty will be performing. A reception will follow. To RSVP, please call 706-737-1451 or email [email protected].

02/16/2020

Augusta University Department of Music's cover photo

02/16/2020

We want to thank Tony Award-Nominated Singer Lauren Worsham for an insightful master class with AU vocal music majors and high school guests from Davidson, Greenbriar HS and Evans HS!

02/03/2020

You are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated Fine Arts Center at Augusta University. President Brooks A. Keel will be speaking, and music students and faculty will be performing. A reception will follow. To RSVP, please call 706-737-1451 or email [email protected].

01/22/2020

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

"Bach, Beethoven, and Beyond!"

Come hear the Minguet Quartett with guest Pianist Andreas Klein perform on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Augusta University Maxwell Theatre. Visit www.augusta.edu/harryjacobs for tickets and more information.

Augusta University Department of Music
Augusta University Maxwell Theatre
Augusta University Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

01/04/2020

Augusta University

Augusta University

Join us for an evening with one of the most celebrated jazz musicians and three-time Grammy winner, Branford Marsalis, at Augusta University. Get your tickets today!

11/27/2019

Check out the new course that will be offered in Fall 2020!

11/06/2019

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

Come hear the Warp Trio on Friday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre, presented by the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society. They will be performing traditional piano trio music as well as some of their own compositions. The program includes Beethoven’s Piano Trio, Op. 11 No.1, Suite for Amplified Piano Trio and Drum Set by Warp Trio, and Black and Tan Fantasy by Duke Ellington.

augusta.edu/harryjacobs

Augusta University
Augusta University Maxwell Theatre
Augusta University Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

10/25/2019

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

Warp Trio in three weeks! Friday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre. Presented by the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society. For tickets and more information visit augusta.edu/harryjacobs.

10/21/2019

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

The Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society presents Warp Trio on Friday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre. They will be performing traditional piano trio music (violin, cello, and piano) and newly composed music for piano trio and percussion. For tickets and more information, visit augusta.edu/harryjacobs.

Augusta University Maxwell Theatre
Augusta University

09/13/2019

The Harry Jacobs Concert Series at Augusta University kicks off with Carolina Brass

The Harry Jacobs Concert Series at Augusta University kicks off with Carolina Brass

The tradition of bringing world-class musical performances to Augusta University continues during the 2019-20 Harry Jacobs Concert Series, beginning with the Carolina Brass on Sept. 13.

09/11/2019

Sonata From Die Bankelsangerlieder: D. Speer

Sonata From Die Bankelsangerlieder: D. Speer

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09/10/2019

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

Purchase a season membership for $150 and receive:

- one ticket to each of the five concerts held at the Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theater

- an invitation to the Season Celebration Pre-Concert Reception on Friday, September 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

- invitations to Hausmusik concerts

-opportunities to meet world-class musicians

https://www.augusta.edu/harryjacobs/memberships-tickets.php

09/06/2019

Turner's Keyboards

Turner's Keyboards

Join us for the opening concert of the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society at Augusta University on Friday, September 13th at the Maxwell Theatre. The concert features Carolina Brass!!

Before, during intermission and after the concert we hope that you will come for a public experience of the Steinway Spirio in the lobby

Visit the link below for more info:

09/03/2019

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society

Come hear the Carolina Brass on Friday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre at Augusta University!

Established in 1997, the Carolina Brass combines virtuosity and good humor, delighting audiences wherever they go. Carolina Brass programs are fun and embrace the audience with music and conversation. These programs provide audiences with an opportunity to hear and experience quality chamber music.

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