The University of Arizona School of Music

The University of Arizona School of Music A premier university experience in an environment of musical excellence! The University of Arizona School of Music
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1017 North Olive Road
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0004
520-621-1655
music.arizona.edu
https://azart.fyi/DrLiaUribe The University of Arizona offers a unique experience as one of the nation’s top 20 public research institutions. The School of Music’s nationally and internationally recognized 60-member faculty is dedicated to the development of the talents of its students. The faculty are equally at home in the classroom, studio, or on the performance stage. Along with one-on-one teaching and mentoring, our faculty members regularly perform in solo recitals or as guest artists with major opera companies, symphony orchestras, ensembles, and chamber groups. Over 550 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in a wide variety of degree programs, and perform in hundreds of solo recitals, large ensemble concerts, opera productions, jazz and band concerts, and marching band shows each year. From bachelor to doctoral degrees, the University of Arizona School of Music is a passport to a rewarding life in music.

🎱 Should you go to a concert this October? All signs point to yes.Find a new favorite, support your friends onstage, or ...
10/01/2026

🎱 Should you go to a concert this October? All signs point to yes.

Find a new favorite, support your friends onstage, or bring someone who’s never been to a School of Music event. From Waila music and Latin American folk traditions to orchestra concerts and Band Day, there’s plenty to put on your calendar.

Swipe through for October highlights, many are free! Save this post and send it to your concert buddy 💙♥️

Details and the full calendar at music.arizona.edu/events.

🎸 Celebrating 45 Years of Professor Tom Patterson!This year, we’re celebrating Professor Thomas Patterson as he marks 45...
09/30/2026

🎸 Celebrating 45 Years of Professor Tom Patterson!

This year, we’re celebrating Professor Thomas Patterson as he marks 45 years of service to the University of Arizona School of Music. His milestone is part of the University’s 2026 Service Awards, which recognize more than 2,000 employees reaching significant years of service.

For 45 years, Professor Patterson has shared his artistry, mentorship, and passion for classical guitar with generations of students. As the Endowed Chair of the Sanford & Phyllis Bolton for Classical Guitar and director of the Bolton Guitar Studies Program, he has helped build a thriving community of musicians from Tucson and around the world.

His students have gone on to win prestigious international competitions and pursue careers as performers and educators across the globe. Beyond these accomplishments, Professor Patterson has created a welcoming and supportive environment where students can grow as musicians and find their own artistic voices.
His impact on the School of Music, the guitar community, and the many students he has mentored over the past 45 years is truly lasting. ❤️🎶

Congratulations, Professor Patterson, on 45 incredible years at the University of Arizona! 🎉

09/30/2026

Hello, Wildcats and friends! 🎶

We have some wonderful performances coming up, and we’d love for you to join us! Come experience beautiful music and support our talented School of Music students, faculty, and guest artists. ❤️

For more information about these performances, visit music.arizona.edu ⭐️

09/28/2026

POV: you’re now a Music Education major 🎶☕️🐈

Come along with Chelsea Cannon, BM Music Education, for a very real day in the life feat. morning routine, journaling, classes, music, and cat cameos.

Just a little glimpse into the cozy everyday moments behind life as a music student.

A beautiful evening filled with music, love, and remembrance. We were honored to come together for the Wiley Ross Memori...
09/28/2026

A beautiful evening filled with music, love, and remembrance.

We were honored to come together for the Wiley Ross Memorial Concert and to unveil the newly named Wiley Ross Control Room in recognition of the lasting impact Wiley made on the School of Music and the many lives he touched.

Wiley was so much more than an educator and mentor. To his students, colleagues, friends, and family, he was a source of knowledge, encouragement, creativity, and care. His influence continues to live on through the people he taught, the friendships he made, and the music and memories he leaves behind.

It was incredibly meaningful to celebrate Wiley’s life and legacy together through beautiful music and the community he cared so deeply about. We are honored to have named the control room in his memory and to have a space within the School of Music that will continue to carry his name and remind us of the mark he left here.

We send our love and heartfelt thoughts to Wiley’s family, friends, students, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will continue to be a part of our School of Music community for years to come. 🤍

A new chapter on the podium ✨We loved celebrating Dr. Julie Desbordes’ first concert with us last night, and we captured...
09/28/2026

A new chapter on the podium ✨

We loved celebrating Dr. Julie Desbordes’ first concert with us last night, and we captured a few moments from an evening full of focus, new energy, and beautiful music!

Dr. Desbordes thanked her predecessor, Dr. Thomas Cockrell, saying, “It’s a true honor and joy to come after him and continue this program… We are going to continue to shine brighter and brighter from now on.”

A cricket also made an appearance throughout much of the show, which Dr. Desbordes welcomed, since much of the program had nature themes 😂

We’re so excited for what’s ahead!

A look back at our September La Peña del SurCo, featuring Tradiciones and El SurCo!Thank you to everyone who joined us f...
09/21/2026

A look back at our September La Peña del SurCo, featuring Tradiciones and El SurCo!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of music, food, and community. La Peña is all about coming together through Latin American folk and popular music traditions as a community sharing in the music together!

And we’re getting ready to do it again! Join us Friday, October 2 from 6–8 p.m. for our next La Peña del SurCo, featuring El SurCo, Grupo Arizona, and more at the Little Theater at Project MORE High School (440 S. Park Ave.).

Come early for empanadas and socializing before the music begins! Doors open at 5, food is ready for purchase at 5:30, music starts at 6 p.m. and admission is FREE.

We hope to see you at the next one!!

📸: Chris Zatarain Chris Zatarain

09/16/2026

Join us as we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Wiley Ross.
A dedicated recording engineer, educator, mentor, and member of the School of Music community, Wiley touched the lives of many through his work, kindness, and commitment to his students and colleagues.

A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Wiley Ross
September 18, 7:30 p.m.
Crowder Hall

We invite you to join us for an evening honoring Wiley and remembering the lasting impact he made on our community.

09/16/2026

🎶 Bring your instrument and come dance! 💃🏽🕺🏽

Experience the sounds of Tohono O'odham Waila music with Gertie and the Boyz! Join us for an afternoon workshop and social dance celebrating this vibrant musical tradition.

📅 October 1
🕛 12–2 p.m.
📍 Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Rd.
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Bring your instrument, bring your dancing shoes, and come make some music with us! 🎺🪗

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1017 N Olive Road
Tucson, AZ
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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