November 2016
Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles: Setting New Jazz Standards
The Tufts University small jazz ensembles, under the direction of Paul Ahlstrand, perform an evening of works for smaller combos featuring jazz interpretations of non-jazz material. Works by Lennon and McCartney, Jagger and Richards, Gamble and Huff, and more! Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »December 2016
Jumbo Knish Factory Klezmer Dance Party
Michael McLaughlin directs Jumbo Knish Factory, the Tufts University Klezmer ensemble. Bulgars, Jocs, and Debkas with dance leader Malka Benjamin and, though a tad early for Chanukah, plenty of gelt for all! Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Klenèngan Mat-Matan
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music. Special guest artist I.M. Harjito. Barry Drummond, director. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »February 2017
Terence Blanchard Masterclass
Terence Blanchard conducts a masterclass with students from Tufts University and the New England Conservatory. Heralded as “a trumpeter of expressive urgency and a composer of expansive vision” by the New York Times, multi-Grammy winner Terence Blanchard’s sound represents a singular place in contemporary culture, extending beyond jazz’s reach. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »May 2017
Tufts Sunday Concert: Klenèngan Among Karsa
The Tufts University Sunday Concert Series presents Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, in a concert of Javanese gamelan music, Klenèngan Among Karsa. Special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. Barry Drummond, director. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »November 2017
Tufts Small Jazz Concert
The Tufts University small jazz ensembles, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand, perform an evening of works for smaller combos, including vocals. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Kiniwe
Kiniwe shows are grand productions of powerful drumming, spirited singing, and energetic dancing. This concert will include items from Ghana, West Africa. Attah Poku, director of Kiniwe, invites everyone to join the festivities, "Akwaaba!" This performance is rescheduled from its original date of December 8. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »December 2017
Jumbo Knish Factory: A Fistful of Gelt
The Jumbo Knish Factory presents the return of the klezmer dance party with Malka Benjamin and some pre-Chanukah gelt. Michael McLaughlin, director. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Tufts Gamelan Ensemble
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music. Directed by Darsono Hadiraharjo and Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »April 2018
Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles
The Tufts University small jazz ensembles, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand, perform an evening of works for smaller combos, including vocals. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »May 2018
Tufts Sunday Concert: Gemelan Ensemble
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform an afternoon concert of Javanese gamelan music titled "Klenèngan Siyang - Gayeng!" Directed by Darsono Hadiraharjo and Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. Gamelan is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »November 2018
Liberian Women’s Chorus for Change Workshop
This workshop is part of a Tufts University residency celebrating the Liberian Women’s Chorus for Change. The Liberian Women's Chorus for Change brings the power of Liberian traditional song to the forefront of efforts to make communities safe and strong. Composed of renowned singers and dancers from Liberia -- Fatu Gayflor, Marie Nyenabo, Zaye Tete, and Tokay Tomah -- the chorus inspires awareness and dialogue about domestic violence and other concerns of Philadelphia-area Liberian immigrants. The chorus was formed in response to…
Find out more »Tufts Small Jazz Concert
The Tufts University small jazz ensembles, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand, will perform an evening of works for smaller combos, including vocals. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »December 2018
Jumbo Knish Factory: A Fistful of Gelt
The Jumbo Knish Factory at Tufts University celebrates Chanukah in its sixth annual Klezmer Dance Party, with Malka Benjamin. A little concertizing and then dancing. Michael McLaughlin, director. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Tufts Gamelan Ensemble
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform an evening concert of Javanese gamelan music, directed by Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Introducing the Rhythmicon
Wally De Backer, better known as Grammy-winning singer/composer Gotye, along with designer and instrument builder Mike Buffington, will be demonstrating for the first time in public their newest project, the Rhythmicon, a re-creation of an almost unknown instrument built in 1930 by composer Henry Cowell and famed inventor Leon Theremin. Their unique instrument, combining antique and modern technology, will be used in two concerts by the Tufts Electronic Music Ensemble, on Sunday, December 9 at Tufts' Distler Recital Hall, and…
Find out more »April 2019
Tufts Small Jazz Concert
Tufts University small jazz ensembles under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand perform an evening of works for smaller combos, including vocals. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »May 2019
Tufts Sunday Concert: Gamelan Ensemble
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform an afternoon concert of Javanese gamelan music, directed by Barry Drummond, with special guest artists I.M. Harjito, Darsono Hadiraharjo, and Heni Savitri. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »October 2019
Carolina Eyck: Thereminist
Tufts University presents composer, vocalist and Thereminist extraordinaire Carolina Eyck in a free lunchtime lecture and performance. Eyck will talk about her unique approach to the antique instrument, and demonstrate utilizing the latest technology, including looping, Ableton Live, and a 6.1-speaker surround-sound system. No tickets required.
Find out more »November 2019
Tufts Gamelan Ensemble
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform an evening concert of Javanese gamelan music, directed by Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito, Darsono Hadiraharjo and Heni Savitri. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »December 2019
Tufts Small Jazz Concert
The Tufts University small jazz ensembles, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand, will perform an evening of works for smaller combos, including vocals. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »December 2020
Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles Concert
The Tufts University Small Jazz Ensembles, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand, perform an evening of works for smaller combos, including vocals. This virtual event will be streamed live from the Fisher Performance Room in the Granoff Music Center through the Tufts Music Live Streaming page: https://as.tufts.edu/music/events/liveStreaming
Find out more »April 2021
Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles Concert
The Tufts University Small Jazz Ensembles perform under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand. This virtual event will be streamed live from the Fisher Performance Room in the Granoff Music Center through the Tufts Music Live Streaming page: https://as.tufts.edu/music/events/liveStreaming
Find out more »December 2021
Tufts Gamelan Ensemble: Uyon-Uyon Climèn
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music. Directed by Barry Drummond, with special guest artists including I.M. Harjito. Note: Due to COVID regulations, live audiences at Tufts Music events are restricted to individuals with a Tufts ID only who have filled out the university's Daily COVID-19 Screening Survey. For others, this event will be live streamed from the Fisher Performance room through Tufts Music Live Streaming: https://as.tufts.edu/music/news-events/live-streaming.
Find out more »Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles
The small jazz ensembles at Tufts University perform an evening of works for smaller combos, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand. Note: Due to COVID regulations, live audiences at Tufts Music events are restricted to individuals with a Tufts ID only who have filled out the university's Daily COVID-19 Screening Survey. For others, this event will be live streamed from the Fisher Performance Room through Tufts Music Live Streaming: https://as.tufts.edu/music/news-events/live-streaming.
Find out more »April 2022
Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles
The small jazz ensembles at Tufts University perform an evening of works for smaller combos, under the direction of Nando Michelin and Paul Ahlstrand. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. For others, this event will be live streamed through Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »May 2022
Tufts Electronic Music Ensemble
The Tufts University Electronic Music Ensemble performs its first concert since 2018, titled, "Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted....." Enjoy music played on electrical and electronic instruments, with the aid of computers, and featuring an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, rock, and experimental. Directed by Dr. Paul Lehrman. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and…
Find out more »Tufts Gamelan Ensemble
Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music. Directed by Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Darsono Hadiraharjo. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. Others may view the concert through Tufts Music Live Streaming.
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