NMU Vocal Honors Recital

Northern Michigan University music recital: a woman sings from a black folder beside a piano on a warm-lit stage, conveying a focused, expressive mood.

Department of Music

Join the NMU Department of Music for the Vocal Honors Recital, featuring performances by NMU vocal music majors. 

The recital will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Reynolds Recital Hall.

Admission is free and open to the public. 

For more information, visit the NMU Department of Music website. 


Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026

Start Time:  7:30 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

NMU Choirs Concert

Northern Michigan University choir performs in black attire, holding music folders on risers against a warm wood backdrop; focused, joyful expressions.

Department of Music

Join the NMU Arts Chorale and University Choir on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Reynolds Recital Hall!  Under the direction of Dr. Erin Colwitz, the choirs will present an inspiring afternoon of choral music celebrating love, life, hope, and the connections that bring us together.  

From the beautiful harmonies of Fauré, Debussy, and Barber to the uplifting melodies of "Seasons of Love" from the musical, Rent, this concert offers a rich variety of musical styles and experiences. Featuring works by Eric Whitacre, Elaine Hagenberg, Sarah Quartel, and others, this program invites us to reflect on the passage of time, the beauty of the world around us, and the importance of finding our way home.

Admission is free, and the concert will be livestreamed.


Sunday, Nov 15, 2026

Start Time:  3:00 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Heather Oysti

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

hoysti@nmu.edu

Opera Theatre Workshop Concert

Female vocalist in a black floral dress sings beside a grand piano in a wood-paneled recital hall; Northern Michigan University logo appears.

Department of Music

Join the students of Opera Workshop as they present music from Italian operas, spanning from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras into the 20th century.  

We hope to see you on Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 pm in Reynolds Recital Hall!


Sunday, Nov 8, 2026

Start Time:  3:00 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free Admission!

Italian Songs & Arias Concert

Three smiling women pose outdoors on a lawn, wearing colorful dresses and bright pants, beneath the Northern Michigan University Music logo.

Department of Music

Join NMU voice and piano instructors Stephanie Beinlich, Keri Lee Pierson, and Theresa Camilli as they present 12 selections from the beloved 24 Italian Songs and Arias. The performance will include Baroque works by Scarlatti, Caccini, Monteverdi, and more. 

The concert will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, at the Marquette Federated Women's Clubhouse, 104 W. Ridge St. in Marquette. 

Admission is free and open to the public. 


Saturday, Nov 14, 2026

Start Time:  4:00 pm

Event Place

Women's Federated Clubhouse

Address

104 W. Ridge St., Marquette

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

hoysti@nmu.edu

NMU Percussion Ensemble Concert

Northern Michigan University percussion students perform focused and engaged on mellophones, xylophones, gongs, and other instruments.

Department of Music

Join the NMU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Professor Carrie Biolo, for its annual fall semester concert!

The concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Reynolds Recital Hall. 

Admission is free and open to the public. 


Saturday, Nov 7, 2026

Start Time:  3:00 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

NMU Orchestra

Northern Michigan University student musicians perform in black attire, playing violins and cello beside a harp in a concert setting.

Department of Music

The NMU Orchestra and the String Chamber Ensembles presents a concert titled "Outdoors" where you will hear music by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, and Copland, including music from the films "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Tangled."  We look forward to seeing you at Reynolds Recital Hall on Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 pm!


Thursday, Nov 5, 2026

Start Time:  7:30 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

NMU Jazz Concert

Northern Michigan University jazz ensemble performs in wood-paneled concert hall; a woman plays trumpet before saxophonists and Jazz branding.

Department of Music

Join us for the first NMU Jazz Concert of the Fall 2026 semester! 

The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. 


Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Start Time:  7:30 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free Admission!

NMU Student Recital

Northern Michigan University music graphic shows a woman pianist reading sheet music at a Steinway grand piano in a warm, focused setting.

Department of Music

Friends, family, and community members are invited to support NMU music students as they showcase their repertoire and develop their performance skills.

Join us Friday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall for the next Student Recital of the semester.

Admission is free!


Friday, Nov 20, 2026

Start Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free Admission!

NMU Student Recital

Northern Michigan University music performance: a trombonist in red plays onstage while a pianist accompanies him at a grand piano.

Department of Music

Friends, family, and community members are invited to support NMU music students as they showcase their repertoire and develop their performance skills.

Join us Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall for the next Student Recital of the semester.

Admission is free!


Friday, Nov 6, 2026

Start Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

(906) 227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free Admission!

NMU Student Recital

Northern Michigan University music performance: violinist in black plays beside a smiling pianist in an orange scarf on a concert hall stage.

Department of Music

Friends, family, and community members are invited to support NMU music students as they showcase their repertoire and develop their performance skills.

Join us Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall for the next Student Recital of the semester.

Admission is free!


Friday, Oct 23, 2026

Start Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Reynolds Recital Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Music Office

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2563

Contact Email

music@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free Admission!
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