Events

Setting, a dynamic trio featuring Nathan Bowles, Jaime Fennelly, and Joe Westerlund, emerged from the rich musical landscape of Durham, North Carolina, in 2021. Known for their captivating improvisational sessions, the group blends an eclectic mix of strings, keys, harmoniums, synthesizers, percussion, and metallophones. Their debut recording, Rainbow Light On, transports listeners through a mesmerizing, textural journey, combining…

CornMaiz is a nouveau old-time family string band featuring original music, traditional, old-time tunes from East Kentucky, and unique versions of some famous cover songs.  Hailing from four different mountain counties, the band features clawhammer banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, fiddle, and three part harmonies.  Performances also include the exciting traditional Appalachian dance styles of flat-footing and clogging.  The group…

UK Jazz Combos directed by Dr. Raleigh Dailey

UK Chorale Fall Concert with Woodford County High School Chorale

Born of Appalachian soil in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, Sarah Kate Morgan sings, plays, and writes like she’s been in these hills since the dawn of time. She’s had plenty of varied influences, beginning with hearing a classical music CD belonging to her family and going on to discover old time music through a dulcimer built by her grandfather. She began playing dulcimer at age 7.

This proved to be a pivotal moment. At 18 years old, Sarah…

The Wildcat Marching Band is excited to host Twirler For A Day. Perform with collegiate twirlers for halftime on Kroger Field!

Beginners, intermediate, and advanced participants will learn separate routines (YouTube videos will be emailed one week before the game). T-shirts, 1 meal, and entrance to the game will be included for each one of the attendees.

Registration Deadline: October 25th

The Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble is a performing ensemble of talented bluegrass musicians and singers under the 
direction of Sam Gleaves.

Encompassing different musical styles and genres from the African diaspora, Mary D. Watkins describes her Five Movements in Color as an “epochal painting or poem about our journey as a [Black] people in [the United States].” The heart wrenchingly beautiful second movement, Soul of Remembrance, was featured on LexPhil’s 2023/24 season finale concert.

Dolores White’s Give Birth to the Dream incorporates the poignant and hopeful verses of…