Visiting Artist Events

Paolo Fresu and Uri Caine are an exceptional duo in the modern jazz scene. Blending Fresu’s lyrical trumpet with Caine’s eclectic piano style, their music, spanning jazz to classical, offers an experience of pure improvisation and creativity.

An exceptional duo in the modern jazz scene, blending Fresu’s lyrical trumpet with Caine’s eclectic piano style. Their music, spanning jazz to classical, offers an experience of pure improvisation and creativity.

Founded by three local singer-songwriters, and working with a team of extended musicians and performing artists, Telem Freetown is a platform for experimental music in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They offer training in songwriting and music production, stage concerts and other live events, and work to develop the vibrant Sierra Leone music ecosystem. The global culture craves what Africa has to offer, and Telem Freetown wants to help put Sierra Leonean musicians at the forefront of that demand.

Bad Snacks comes to the Red Room as the keynote producer of this year's Electronic Production and Design (EPD) Workshop, a five-day summer program, where she will perform and discuss her most current work and production techniques.

Powerhouse drummer, producer, and music director Calvin Rodgers will present an interactive drum set clinic covering a range of topics such as the development of one's inner clock, groove pattern exploration, solo construction, dynamic application, and practical skills learned from his diverse experiences as one of the most in-demand drummers in the music industry. 

The Liberal Arts & Sciences Department Presents Music of the Sitar, a master class and clinic presented by the renowned sitarist Pundit Gaurav Mazumdar and accompanied by Amit Kavthekar on tabla.

Embark on a transformative journey with Giovanni Siveroni's revolutionary approach to musical fitness  with The Sound of Fitness: Unlocking Your Musical Potential. Discover how physical conditioning and mental wellness can elevate your musical prowess to new heights, setting you on the path to mastery. 

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we host acclaimed Italian singer and songwriter Giovanni Caccamo for a special event exploring the intersection of creativity and social change through music.

Sound Icon performs a program of student compositions, joined by members of the contemporary classical music performance program.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from special guest trumpeter Etienne Charles! As a leader, Charles has created nine studio albums, and his work as a sideman has seen him play for a variety of artists including Jon Batiste, Cynthia Scott, Benny Golson, and more.