Music
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Free Carillon Concert at Princeton University
Princeton University Graduate College, Grover Cleveland Tower 88 College Road West, Princeton, NJ, United StatesPrinceton University Carillon continues tradition of free Sunday concerts Celebrating more than 30 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon continues to host free Sunday concerts for the public. Performances begin at 1 p.m. and are held rain or shine at the Graduate College, 88 College Road West. The carillon, housed in Cleveland Tower,...
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A Yuletide Feast for Organ & Brass
Princeton University ChapelPrinceton University Organist Eric Plutz is joined by Timberdale Brass in a concert featuring music for brass quintet, organ solo, brass and organ, and carols for all to sing.
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Sinfonia Winter Concert
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin Sinfonia for an evening of vibrant and expressive music at the annual Winter Concert, conducted by Ruth Ochs. The program will also feature a performance by the Princeton University Sinfonia Clarinet Ensemble, directed by Jo-Ann Sternberg. Repertoire includes Brahms’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on “Greensleeves”, Sibelius’s Valse Lyrique, and Hague/Horner’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
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The Piano Music of Ennio Morricone
Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesPianist and teacher Alessandra Tiraterra will present a program on Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who died in 2020 and was one of the greatest film music composers of our time. His filmography includes more than 70 award-winning films including “Cinema Paradiso,” “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” and “A Fistful of Dollars.” The presentation...
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Balan
Lewis Arts Complex 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesAn intimate concert of new grooves by the Princeton University African Music Ensembles. Free and open to the public. Lee Rehearsal Room at the Lewis Arts Complex.
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Princeton Playhouse Choir Holiday Jam
Lewis Arts Complex 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin the Princeton Playhouse Choir for a short student-led performance featuring new music theater arrangements of songs from Godspell, Kimberly Akimbo, In the Heights, Maybe Happy Ending, Next to Normal, Rent, Waitress, some holiday-themed music, and more. Free and open to the public. Forum at Lewis Arts complex.
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Princeton University Wind Ensemble Fall Concert
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University Alexander Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin the Princeton University Wind Ensemble, Princeton's only concert band and the largest student-run ensemble on campus, for our flagship Fall Concert in Richardson Auditorium. At this concert, PUWE will feature classic pieces from the wind band repertoire as well as exciting new works, with a particular emphais on underreprested and underperformed composers. This concert...
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Princeton University Wind Ensemble Fall Semester Concert
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin the Princeton University Wind Ensemble, Princeton's only concert band and the largest student-run ensemble on campus, for our flagship Fall Concert in Richardson Auditorium. At this concert, PUWE will feature classic pieces from the wind band repertoire as well as exciting new works, with a particular emphasis on underrepresented and underperformed composers.
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Live Music Meditation
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesBreathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever, meditating to the playing of accordionist Théo Ould, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. This is a free, unticketed opportunity to indulge in attentive, focused, and mindful listening. No prior...
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Princeton University Concerts Presents Théo Ould
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesForget everything you know about the accordion—Théo Ould is here to blow your mind. Recognized by Le Monde for his “personality that expresses itself naturally in fantasy, in the fresh and enchanting sense of the term,” this astounding French accordionist makes his Princeton University Concerts debut with a bold, tango-inspired program that proves his instrument’s...
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Princeton Symphonic Brass Classics and Carols Concert
Community Middle School 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, United StatesThe Princeton Symphonic Brass, under the baton of Lawrence Kursar, will hold its annual Classics and Carols Holiday Concert on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Community Middle School Auditorium, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey. The concert will feature Family Friendly Carols, Christmas Classics, Hanukkah Music, and more in a...
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Auld Lang Syne
Chancellor Green Rotunda East Pyne Building, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesA program of Celtic music celebrating the Winter Solstice, Christmas, and Hogmanay, with bagpipes and voices.
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Michael Gabriele and Spook Handy at the Princeton Folk Music Society
Christ Congregation Church 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe Princeton Folk Music Society, celebrating its 60th anniversary, presents a double feature on folk music history, with an emphasis on New Jersey.The program opens with a presentation by Michael Gabriele, the author of New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition (Arcadia Publishing, 2016). Michael documents the Garden State’s vast contributions to Folk Music....
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Voices Chorale NJ Presents ‘The Gift of Being Together’
Trinity Church 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThis year’s annual winter concert features the regional premiere of A Garland for Christmas by contemporary British composer John Whittaker, a joyful work that embraces the warmth, feasting, and gentle frivolity of the season spent with family and friends. Also on the program are delightful settings of traditional carols, as well as new texts of...
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Author Talk: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with Becky Diamond
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesSpend a cozy morning enjoying tea and cookies while author and historian Becky Diamond leads an illustrated talk exploring her newest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era, which features authentic recipes from sugar plums to jelly doughnuts, and holiday traditions dating back to the nineteenth century. In partnership...
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Candlelight Vigil for Peace, Potluck and Music Program in Princeton
Nassau Presbyterian Church 61 Nassau St, PrincetonThe Coalition for Peace Action will host a three-part Holiday Peace Gathering on Thursday, Dec. 18, in downtown Princeton. The event begins with a Candlelight Vigil for Peace on Earth from 5 to 6 p.m. on the sidewalk along Nassau Street in front of Palmer Square. Battery-powered candles and pre-printed posters will be available, and...
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A Midwinter Feast
ModernMedieval Voices, a vocal trio founded and led by former Anonymous 4 member Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek, a member of the music performance faculty at Princeton University, presents a holiday program of music from the British Isles, featuring beloved English Medieval and Renaissance carols, along with new arrangements of some traditional favorites, including In the Bleak Midwinter, The...
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Princeton High School 80th Annual Winter Concert
Princeton University ChapelThe 80th Annual Winter Concert is a Princeton High School and Princeton community tradition. All high school choirs and orchestras perform in this concert. The concert will conclude with the alumni joining the choirs on Bach and Handel selections. This free concert is always a highlight of the winter season and a most cherished event...
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Jammin’ With Santa
Princeton High School 151 Moore St, PrincetonCelebrate the season with music, fun, games, holiday cheer, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus as the Princeton High School Studio Band and Princeton High School Jazz Ensemble host our annual "Jammin' With Santa". This is a free event, however monetary donations will gladly be accepted and will help benefit band students in financial...
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Capital Philharmonic to Host New Year’s Eve Concert at Trenton War Memorial
Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, United StatesConductor Ruth Ochs The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Concert on Dec. 31 at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Event details: 7:10 p.m. – Pre-concert organ recital by Ian Fraser, a young theater organist, featuring the War Memorial’s historic organ. 8 p.m. – New...
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Princeton Violins Exhibition and Sale of Fine Violins, Violas and Bows
Princeton Violins 240 Nassau Street, PrincetonPrinceton Violins is proud to present an extraordinary collection of over fifty fine violins, violas, and bows. We also offer a large and unique selection of fine and antique violins in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes, ideal for younger players seeking exceptional instruments. This event is open to professional and amateur musicians, teachers, and students. Dedicated...
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Pianist Emmanuel Ax Performs at McCarter Theatre
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesEight-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax is renowned for his poetic temperament, deeply felt interpretations, and unparalleled virtuosity. Whether performing a timeless sonata or premiering a new work, his artistry reflects a profound love for music and its power to inspire. As The New York Times declares, Ax’s performances are “never less than spellbinding.” A...
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Free Carillon Concert at Princeton University
Princeton University Graduate College, Grover Cleveland Tower 88 College Road West, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCelebrating more than 30 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon continues to host free Sunday concerts for the public. Performances begin at 1 p.m. and are held rain or shine at the Graduate College, 88 College Road West. The carillon, housed in Cleveland Tower, is a musical instrument made up of at least...
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After Noon Concert Series at the Princeton University Chapel
Princeton University ChapelThe After Noon Concert Series is a weekly opportunity for the Princeton Community to enjoy performances at the Princeton University Chapel by various local, national, and international organists. These half-hour concerts showcase the flexibility of the magnificent Skinner/Mander Chapel organ. Each visiting organist rehearses and performs, bringing forth a different voice and character from the organ.
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Anne Hills at Princeton Folk Music Society – live and live-streamed
Christ Congregation Church 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music’s premier vocalists. In addition to her marvelous voice and inspired song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. An Anne Hills concert always includes unforgettable material and original, heartfelt songs. Advance ticket sales, live-stream access, and more information on...
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