Department of Music // University of Notre Dame

The Department of Music provides an intensive course of study for music majors within Notre Dame’s rich liberal arts tradition. Our students engage performance, music theory, music history, and ethnomusicology in collaboration with a professionally accomplished faculty of performers and scholars.

In addition, the Department contributes to the broader musical life on campus through course offerings and abundant ensemble opportunities for majors and non-majors alike. Formal study of music at Notre Dame is complemented by the Department's extensive presentation of faculty and guest artist concerts, scholarly lectures, and student performances.

Events

Gilgamesh Songs: world premiere

Time: Sat Oct 3, 2020, 7:00PM - 8:30PM

Location: LaBar Recital Hall

Notre Dame faculty Stephen Lancaster (baritone) and guest pianist Susan McDaniel (piano) present a concert of songs, featuring the world premiere of "Gilgamesh Songs," by Canadian composer J. Scott Brubacher and librettist David James Brock. This recital is free and open to the public. …

Balourdet String Quartet

Time: Wed Oct 7, 2020, 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Location: LaBar Recital Hall

Founded in 1973 right here in South Bend, Indiana, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition has grown to become the largest chamber music competition in the world, and one of the most prestigious classical music prizes attainable today. The Balourdet String Quartet…

Gilbert Kalish & Christina Dahl, piano

Time: Sun Nov 1, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:30PM

Location: LaBar Recital Hall

Legendary Stony Brook University piano faculty members Gil Kalish and Tina Dahl present a recital of works for two pianos and four hands. Now head of the performance faculty, Kalish is a significant figure in American music-making. He was a founding member of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, a group that thrived during the '60s and '70s. Dahl is a chamber musician, soloist, and teacher and a two-time fellow at the Tanglewood Center. …

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