Sat, December 5 at 5:30pm
This performance is part of “We the People,” a Duke and Durham collaboration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through public events that examine the nation’s evolving identity. Drawing from the opening words of the Constitution, the project invites us to consider who “the people” have been and who […]
Thu, November 19 at 7:30pm
This program traces a narrative arc from the nation’s founding ideals to contemporary perspectives on identity, migration, equity, and shared civic space. Through music, this performance explores belonging not as a fixed condition, but as a process shaped by history, struggle, and collective imagination. As a uniquely American ensemble rooted in civic and educational traditions, […]
Tue, November 17 at 7:30pm
Music makes us feel-alive, emotional, and deeply human. But what makes music distinctly American? In this studio recital, Duke cellists explore works by American composers and others who sought to capture the sound, spirit, and experience of America. Through a wide-ranging program, the performers consider how music can reflect identity, place, memory, and the many […]
Sun, November 8 at 2:00pm
The Ciompi Quartet, Duke University’s resident string quartet, has built an international reputation for performances that weave together music of the past and present. Praised by The New York Times for playing that sounded “intelligent and sure,” the ensemble’s fall program “Follow Me” is rooted in U.S. musical traditions. The evening moves from Samuel Barber’s […]
Sun, September 6 at 6:00pm
Round out your Labor Day weekend with one of Duke’s most anticipated musical traditions! The Duke Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026-27 season with a lively concert in the iconic Baldwin Auditorium. Enjoy an exhilarating evening of musical favorites by American composers as the orchestra fills Baldwin with the energy and excitement of a new season. […]
Thu, September 24 at 6:00pm
Join us for a screening of “Un Fandango en Carolina,” a collaborative documentary that tells the stories of the diasporic Sotaventino community in North Carolina through music, memory, and community collaboration. Created through a partnership between Iximché Media, Son de Carolina, and Duke University’s Bass Connections project “Storytelling Our Latinx Community” and the Fandango de […]
Sat, September 19 at 9:00am
The Duke Department of Music invites you to our first Biddle Community Day! Join us as we open our doors and welcome the broader Triangle and on-campus communities to experience the sounds, activities, and vibrant life of the Biddle Music Building. From live performances and open rehearsals to interactive activities-including bucket bands, sheet music origami, […]
