{"id":267777,"date":"2026-08-18T22:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T22:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/267777\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T22:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T22:20:08","slug":"university-of-scranton-announces-concerts-for-2026-27-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/267777\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Scranton announces concerts for 2026-27 academic year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Performance Music at The University of Scranton will host numerous concerts and recitals during the 2026-27 academic year, beginning Friday, Sept. 18.<\/p>\n<p>The concerts are open to the public and free of charge. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted (e.g., Noel Night), and take place in the Houlihan-McLean Center at Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton.<\/p>\n<p>For further information on the concerts or Performance Music at The University of Scranton, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scranton.edu\/music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">scranton.edu\/music<\/a>. For more info on guest artists, please visit their artist websites. Links can be found on the events page at <a href=\"https:\/\/scranton.edu\/music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">scranton.edu\/music<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. In Recital: Baroque or Bust! with Aisslinn Nosky, violin, and Caroline Nicolas, cello<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., Family Weekend Concert: Swingin\u2019 The Classics. Featuring The Anderson Twins Sextet with an appearance by The University of Scranton Concert Choir<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. General recital, featuring University of Scranton Performance Music student musicians in solo, duo, trio and small ensemble performances<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. In Recital: Saints &amp; Spirituals, featuring Marcus Printup, trumpet, and Riza Printup, harp<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band with guest artist Victor Goines, woodwinds (Visit scranton.edu\/schemelforum for info on Goines\u2019 luncheon lecture on Friday, Nov. 6.)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. In concert: The University of Scranton String Orchestra<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. In Concert: The University of Scranton Symphonic Band<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. (prelude from 7:05, doors open at 7) 59th annual Noel Night, with the University of Scranton Singers, String Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles, plus special guest Dr. Wycliffe A. Gordon<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Empty Stocking Benefit Concert: Holidays Around the World, featuring Llewellyn S\u00e1nchez-Werner, piano. (Admission \u201ccharge\u201d is one new unwrapped toy or piece of child\u2019s clothing, or a cash donation. All proceeds will directly benefit local families in need.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 300px; margin: 5px auto -5px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/slj-article-box-img-1.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 9px 3px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4;\">Local journalism matters, and your support makes it possible. You can help sustain this work by making a donation or choosing one of our subscription options. 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