James Madison Concerts

When people think music majors, most automatically think of classical music. For many James Madison music students, classical is far from the only genre of music played.

James Madison University boasts one of the most accomplished and comprehensive music programs in the state of Virginia.

Students are immersed Jazz, World, Percussive, and many other types of music.
With a wide variety of studies offered, that means there are copious amounts of concerts to be attended!

The remainder of the music program's month boasts a remarkable amount of concerts.

The headliners are the Arcos Trio. The trio plays music written by women composers and more interestingly, music that crosses classical boundaries and incorporates popular themes.

The Arcos Trio will be performing on November 16 at 8 p.m.

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Also being featured in November is the Guitar ensemble playing traditional American folk and jazz, under the direction of a James Madison University alumnus, Keith Stevens. 

The guitar ensemble is well known in the music community for their well loved and talented guitarists and fantastic concerts.

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December is an exciting month for the music program.
Holidayfest is a James Madison University tradition in it's 43rd year that consists of the best Christmas music in the valley.
This year, Jazzfest and the Jazz Ensembles of James Madison are making an appearance on day one of this three day concert. This year, they are presenting a jazzy twist on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker suite.
The concert series also features a surprise local celebrity at the Saturday and Sunday performances.
The final and earliest performance features child friendly activities in the grand lobby.

Holidayfest takes place on December 1 and 3 at 8 p.m. and December 4 at 2 p.m.

Many of James Madison University's concert gems aren't advertised very well. Many graduating juniors and seniors provide wonderful full recitals and half recitals only advertised inside the music building.

While most of these concerts are not free, all of the events are great for people who love amazing music.

For the complete James Madison University music performance schedule and ticket prices, click here!

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-MR