Classical Instrumental Recital

The Classical Instrumental Recital features student soloists in the classical performance program. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall  Free Admission

World at Midday: Raga Roots in Bombay Film Music

Immerse yourself in a vibrant lunchtime concert tracing how the timeless art of Indian ragas inspired the golden age of Mumbai’s film music. Featuring the renowned Bhattacharyya family – Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya, Durba Bhattacharyya, and Mitra Bhattacharyya — alongside Andrew Kay and Jonathan Kay on saxophones, and Sudhir Ghorai on tabla. A captivating journey through melody, rhythm, and cinema’s classical soul. Date: Thursday, November […]

Jazz at Midday with guitarist Mike Murray

Acclaimed guitarist, composer and educator Mike Murray, performs as part of the Department of Music’s Jazz at Midday Series. Join us as he performs a collection of original compositions to the McLean Performance Studio on Thursday, October 2. Date: Thursday, October 2 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Location: Martin Family Lounge FREE Admission Mike Murray […]

World at Midday: Brian Katz & Martin van de Ven

The Collected Stories Project Guitarist and pianist, Brian Katz along with clarinetist, Martin van de Ven perform fresh, vivid renditions of Klezmer classics. Date: Thursday, October 9 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Location: Martin Family Lounge Free Admission Brian Katz is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, pianist, recording artist, improviser, composer, and music educator. As a […]

The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Tour

York Music presents pianist Linda Ruan, prizewinner of the 2025 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Competition. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tribute Communities Recital Hall FREE The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is a memorial to composer, pianist, and violinist S.C. (Sonia) Eckhardt-Gramatté, who spent the last […]

Improv Soirée

You are invited to attend and/or participate in an evening of spontaneous music making with students/faculty of York’s Improv stream. Bring your instruments, your ears, and your feet! (Open to all AMPD students) Thursday, November 13, 2025 Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION  

Jazz at Midday: Noam Lemish Quartet

Acclaimed pianist, composer, educator and York University music professor, Noam Lemish, leads his ensemble as part of the Department of Music’s Jazz at Midday Series. The Noam Lemish Quartet performs music from their latest album There’s Beauty Enough in Being Here at the McLean Performance Studio on January 29th. Noam Lemish, piano Sundar Viswanathan, saxophone […]

Jazz at Midday: Al Henderson Quintet

Acclaimed jazz composer, bassist, arranger, and York University music professor Al Henderson brings his ensemble and a collection of original compositions to the McLean Performance Studio on February 26. Date: February 26, 2026 Location: McLean Performance Studio Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. FREE Admission Barry Romberg (drums) Pat Labarbera (tenor and soprano saxophones) Brodie […]

Classical Piano Showcase

The Department of Music’s classical piano students will feature repertoire from several centuries and will highlight composers from all over the world. Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall  FREE ADMISSION

Instrumental Masterclass in Concert

Students in the Department of Music perform classical works under the direction of Professor Patricia Wait. Monday, November 3, 2025 12: 30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall FREE ADMISSION