UA Little Rock Music

09/04/2026

Tonight at 7:30pm in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall!

We are excited to welcome Alejandro Rutty (UNC Greensboro) for a guest bass recital next Friday, September 4 at 7:30pm. Our own Dr. Justin Bunting (percussion) will be performing on the program as well. Free and open to the public!

08/28/2026

The first of our guest conductors for the Wind Ensemble this semester is Mr. Joe Trusty!

Mr. Trusty led the Cabot High School band program for 33 years before retiring and is a pillar in Arkansas music education. We couldn’t be more thrilled for our students to work with him.

08/26/2026

We are excited to welcome Alejandro Rutty (UNC Greensboro) for a guest bass recital next Friday, September 4 at 7:30pm. Our own Dr. Justin Bunting (percussion) will be performing on the program as well. Free and open to the public!

08/24/2026

🎪 COME HANG OUT AT THE SLPA CARNIVAL! 🎪

We’re bringing together students from Music, Theatre Arts, and English for an afternoon of food, games, prizes, music, and good company. Whether you’re already an SLPA student, thinking about joining one of our programs, or you just want to see what we’re all about, there’s a place for you here.

Come grab some food, challenge your friends, play a few games, win some prizes, meet SLPA students and faculty, and find out what opportunities are waiting for you in Music, Theatre, and English.

📅 Wednesday, August 14th
🕓 4:00 - 6:00pm
📍Center for Performing Arts on the UA Little Rock campus

08/17/2026

UA Little Rock Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Lorissa Mason, conducted in residency in Austria this summer. Enjoy this clip of the concert in Vienna. 🎶

08/01/2026

Dr. Naoki Hakutani, Professor of Piano, serves this summer on the faculty for the Faulkner Chamber Music Festival. The festival boasts a distinguished faculty of professional classical musicians who work with students in small group settings. The intensive environment created by the faculty challenges and inspires students. Over the years, more than 415 students have studied and performed under the direction of dozens of faculty members.

07/16/2026

Student Spotlight: UALR Music Education student Avery Litton 🎶

Meet Avery from UALR! She will be one of our undergraduate conductors in the Conducting Symposium next week.

07/11/2026

Student Spotlight: UALR Music Education student Analise Brewer 🎶

Meet Analise Brewer! She serves on the ACDA Arkansas Board as our Student Activities Chair and will be one of the student conductors joining us in the Conducting Symposium. Analise says "I am looking forward to learning from the season professionals and creating new relationships with mentors, I am also looking forward to the sessions at the ACDA Conference and taking information from them to help expand my knowledge and skills."

06/25/2026

Dr. Lorissa Mason, Director of Choral Activities at UA Little Rock, spent a week conducting a residency in Austria, performing music by Marianna Martines. Singers from combined choirs also performed works by Haydn and Mozart. (June 2026)

06/06/2026

Go Georgia! 🎶

The energy of this production comes from this talented group of ensemble members. We’re proud to introduce another one to you today. Step into the mystery, music, and majesty of Anastasia The Musical! Join us June 11–21, 2026 at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton for a sweeping adventure from the Russian Empire to Paris, filled with unforgettable songs, stunning costumes, and a story of hope, courage, and discovery. Proudly sponsored by Stilwell Insurance & Financial Services and Roberson & Associates Insurance. Tickets available here: https://our.show/the-royal-theatre/anastasia