Jazz Chamber Ensembles captivate audiences in end-of-semester concert
By Carly Smith | November 19, 2025The University’s five small jazz groups performed for students, faculty and families in Old Cabell Hall Sunday night
The University’s five small jazz groups performed for students, faculty and families in Old Cabell Hall Sunday night
Blending classical music, experimental pop and traditional Spanish flamenco influences, Rosalía tells a story in four movements of life, love, violence and religion.
From Monday to Friday, the Department of Music’s Composition and Computer Technologies program will be hosting the 26th annual Technosonics music festival at University Venues and in Charlottesville.
Burtner works in the field of ecoacoustics — the study of environmental sounds. As a composer, he takes these sounds of nature and creates music of all kinds. From opera to theater to film, Burtner has scored a variety of mediums.
Spanning five pieces and a little over an hour, and also including accompanying performances on piano and violin, Dr. Choi’s concert drew from a diverse range of genres and time periods, including both classical and contemporary works.
It is natural for individuals to want to only listen to lyrics they can understand. However, this mindset can cause students to miss out on some of their potential favorite songs. Here are five iconic records in five different languages in five different genres to open the door to new tracks.
After making a name for themselves as a supporting act for Deftones last year, metal band Fleshwater has finally embarked on their first full headlining tour across North America, which brought them to Jefferson Theater last Friday.
The album, consisting of twelve tracks, marks Tame Impala’s first in over five years and showcases the continual evolution of sole member Kevin Parker as both an artist and a person.
The Cavalier Daily spoke to Old Crow Medicine Show member Cory Younts about the history of the band, the energy and specialization that goes into shows, and the camaraderie that makes Old Crow feel like home.
Last Call has been soundtracking University weekends since 2022. As they begin their last year together, the band is ready to get the most out of their time here.
Here are some songs to get you in the mood for romance, apple picking and the weather finally cooling down.
Purvelo’s instructors complete the workout alongside the class’s attendees with carefully curated music to make the experience as positive as possible.
Underground Springhouse and Dizgo are bands dedicated to the jam band genre, and they christened The Southern on Wednesday by playing both of their sets in one night.
Most of “The Life of a Showgirl” feels musically safe and unexciting.
The Isidore String Quartet played three pieces Tuesday, and the program itself illustrated that dialogue between past and present.
At only 22 years old, Canadian singer Bella White has already made a name for herself as one of the most captivating young presences in modern bluegrass.
With the Jefferson’s intimate setting, the four members of the band connected with the audiences, creating a personal feel to the performance.
A group of local musicians at The Front Porch Charlottesville, a non-profit music school, cultivate lessons and community events that nurture this beloved Americana music scene.
After a quarter of a decade, the vision of the co-founders and artistic directors, Timothy Summers and Raphael Bell, remained the same even as the schedule and scale of the festival has modernized and developed.
To become the “song of the summer,” a track must be more than just a chart-topper — it must be a cultural touchstone, a smash-hit that everybody knows, whether they like it or not.