Bucknell University Department of Music

Bucknell University Department of Music The Department of Music offers an exceptional education within Bucknell's liberal arts community.

The Department of Music offers an exceptional education within Bucknell’s liberal arts community. Students collaborate with an active faculty of performers, composers, and scholars to explore music through diverse historical periods and cultural traditions. Music graduates are well prepared for advanced study, the teaching profession, and employment as arts professionals.

Another BUSY weekend in Bucknell’s Music Department! All events are free and open to the public!
04/24/2026

Another BUSY weekend in Bucknell’s Music Department! All events are free and open to the public!

More music events on this beautiful spring weekend! Come out to the Recital Hall tonight at 7:30 for some Beethoven and ...
04/19/2026

More music events on this beautiful spring weekend! Come out to the Recital Hall tonight at 7:30 for some Beethoven and Franck works!

So many events TOMORROW!! Please come out to support!
04/17/2026

So many events TOMORROW!! Please come out to support!

TOMORROW in the Weis Center!
04/17/2026

TOMORROW in the Weis Center!

Live Streaming Event this Saturday (4/18): Balinese Music and Shadow Puppetry, 5pmThe Bucknell University Gamelan Ensemb...
04/16/2026

Live Streaming Event this Saturday (4/18): Balinese Music and Shadow Puppetry, 5pm

The Bucknell University Gamelan Ensemble presents: “The Defeat of Mayadanawa”

Accompanied by the music of a traditional Indonesian gamelan orchestra, Balinese wayang kulit (shadow puppet theatre) plays are directed by a master dalang who brings to life stories from Bali’s mythological past with ornately carved leather puppets. Showcasing the dalang’s virtuosity as a puppeteer, vocalist, entertainer, and social critic, these legendary tales provide commentary on today’s world: Saturday’s performance chronicles the fall of a famously narcissistic Balinese tyrant, and explores the social and ecological effects of authoritarianism.

We are fortunate that the famed Balinese artist I Nyoman Catra will be joining us as the dalang, and that one plot line concerning the poisoning of Bali's waterways will feature custom puppets representing waterborne pathogens, designed by Professor Austin Wadle and their Environmental Engineering students.

Emphasizing action, drama, and humor, and featuring an intricate musical accompaniment provided by the Bucknell Gamelan Ensemble, this entertaining event is appropriate for all ages. It is a rare opportunity to experience this art form live on campus—don't miss it!

Time: Saturday April 18th, 5pm
Location: Rooke Recital Hall in the Sigfried Weis Music Building (NOT the Weis Center)
Free of charge, ADA accessible.
Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/

04/03/2026

Come out TONIGHT for Latin Sway- a night of Latin music with the Bucknell Voice Lab and some familiar professors: Professor Ben Barson and Professor Gizel Rodriguez! You don’t want to miss this! 7:30 PM in the Rooke Recital Hall🎶

This week’s student spotlight is Sofie Negri, a junior Music Education major from Brooklyn! Get to know Sofie! 🎶
03/27/2026

This week’s student spotlight is Sofie Negri, a junior Music Education major from Brooklyn! Get to know Sofie! 🎶

Today’s faculty spotlight is the wonderful Dr. William Kenny, who has been at Bucknell for 36 years!
03/03/2026

Today’s faculty spotlight is the wonderful Dr. William Kenny, who has been at Bucknell for 36 years!

This upcoming Wednesday, on March 4th at 7:30 PM in the Rooke Recital Hall, Ellie Martin will be holding a concert! Plea...
02/27/2026

This upcoming Wednesday, on March 4th at 7:30 PM in the Rooke Recital Hall, Ellie Martin will be holding a concert! Please come out to enjoy some great music before spring break:)

This week’s student spotlight is Tobey Paccione, a Senior Music Major from New Jersey! Let’s show Tobey some love in the...
02/27/2026

This week’s student spotlight is Tobey Paccione, a Senior Music Major from New Jersey! Let’s show Tobey some love in the comments! 🎸

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