Events

Apr 25 - 29 2025
BA in Art Studio and BS in Digital Media Design group showReception Friday, April 25 @ 4:30-7 
Bolivar Art Gallery
Free
Fri, Apr 25 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
University of Kentucky Symphony OrchestraJohn Nardolillo, conductorUniversity of Kentucky ChoirsJefferson Johnson, directorLori Hetzel, directorBeth Wilson, director Pre-concert lecture presented by the UK School of Music on the Concert Hall stage at 7:00 PM 

Lecturer, Lauren Alexander

· Verdi: Requiem

Singletary Concert Hall
$20 Adults/ $10 Students
Sat, Apr 26 2025, 12 - 2pm

Drawing inspiration from artist Jay Bolotin’s exhibition, which includes his film production work using stop-motion animation techniques, we will create our own original animations using clay and other craft materials. Participants will sculpt characters and props and then work with Museum staff to bring their scenes to life. We’ll provide the materials; you bring family members and a playful spirit! Make a reservation to guarantee your…

UK Art Museum
Free: Registration recommended
Sat, Apr 26 2025, 2:30 - 4pm

Join Stuart Horodner and several curators and collaborators who worked with Jay Bolotin throughout his career. 

UK Art Museum
Free
Sun, Apr 27 2025, 11am - 12pm

Performance given by students at the UK String Project.

Singletary Recital Hall
Free Admission
Sun, Apr 27 2025, 3 - 5pm

Dr. John Cody Birdwell, Conductor

Dr. ToniMarie Marchioni, Oboe

Singletary Concert Hall
$14 Adults / $7 Students (additional fees may apply online)
Sun, Apr 27 2025, 7:30 - 9:30pm

Dr. Shayna Stahl, Conductor

Brian Froedge, Conductor

Singletary Concert Hall
$14 / $7 Students
Tue, Apr 29 2025, 6 - 7pm
Singletary Recital Hall
Free
Wed, Apr 30 2025, 7 - 8pm
Singletary Recital Hall
Free
Fri, May 2 2025, 7:30pm

LexPhil’s 2024/25 Season finale concert bursts forth into spring with Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture followed by Wolf Totem, a bass concerto by Tan Dun, that will feature LexPhil’s Principal Bassist Rachel Martin as soloist. Named for the novel by Jiang Rong, the piece is thematically tied by one Chinese-style melody and inspired by the story of wolves and their importance in the ecosystem.

The concert reaches its climactic…

Singletary Concert Hall
$28-$78 adults; $11 youth & students
Mon, Jun 2 2025, 10am - 9pm

Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School,  College, and Adult trumpet students.

Highlights

Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…
Holmes Hall - Creative Arts Living Learning Program
$250 Institute Tuition + $25 Summer Operating Fee, $125 Optional Lodging, Online Registration Required
Mon, Jun 2 2025, 10am - 9pm

A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.

Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.

Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell

Highlights

Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and games

Faculty

Caleb Hudson, University of…
Holmes Hall - Creative Arts Living Learning Program
$250 Institute Tuition + $25 Summer Operating Fee, $125 Optional Room and Board, Online Registration Required
Tue, Jun 3 2025, 8am - 9pm

Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School,  College, and Adult trumpet students.

Highlights

Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…
Holmes Hall - Creative Arts Living Learning Program
$250 Institute Tuition + $25 Summer Operating Fee, $125 Optional Lodging, Online Registration Required
Tue, Jun 3 2025, 8am - 9pm

A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.

Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.

Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell

Highlights

Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and games

Faculty

Caleb Hudson, University of…
Holmes Hall - Creative Arts Living Learning Program
$250 Institute Tuition + $25 Summer Operating Fee, $125 Optional Room and Board, Online Registration Required
Wed, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 6 2025, All day

The UK Conducting Symposium is designed for instrumental conductors and music educators of all experience levels. Conducting participants will receive quality podium time conducting outstanding literature in front of a live ensemble while receiving immediate/interactive feedback from the featured clinician. Each conducting participant will also receive a detailed critique and evaluation from the host clinician immediately following each…

UK Campus
Registration Required