The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is excited to present its spring 2026 Concert Series, featuring a dynamic slate of genre-spanning performances by students, faculty, and distinguished visiting artists.
In addition to jazz, classical, pop and vocal performances by New Paltz students and faculty, the department is thrilled to offer concerts by visiting artists representing an eclectic range of musical styles.
While concerts primarily take place at Studley Theatre, this semester also includes shows in Shepard Recital Hall, as well as a performance by the Chamber Singers at the Mount Academy chapel in Esopus, New York.
Sky Islands is the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-winning piece in music composed by Susie Ibarra, written for an ensemble that features faculty pianist Alex Peh, flutist Claire Chase, percussionist Levy Lorenzo and the Bergamot String Quartet. This work about ecosystems and biodiversity challenges the notion of the compositional voice by interweaving the profound musicianship and improvisational skills of a soloist as a creative tool.
See the full Concert Series calendar and purchase tickets here.
All concerts are free for SUNY New Paltz students with ID (one ticket per student per event). General admission pricing varies between $12 and $20, with select concerts free of charge. Advance tickets are available online and delivered via print-at-home or mobile ticket (no will-call). Cash, checks made payable to SUNY New Paltz, and credit cards are accepted at the door.
All events are subject to change. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Department of Music Concert Series webpage. You can also join our mailing list to receive notifications of upcoming programs and events sponsored by the School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz.
If you have accessibility questions or require accommodations to fully participate in any of these concerts, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@newpaltz.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.