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Arts & Events August 10, 2026 - 6:08 pm

Lawrence Community Orchestra to open season with ‘Fire and Fantasy’

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Community Orchestra will commence its 2026-27 season with a “Fire and Fantasy” performance for their first of four musical events.

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Arts & Events July 13, 2026 - 7:24 pm

KU School of Music dean to step down after next Lawrence City Band performance

by Maya Smith

Paul Popiel, Lawrence City Band co-conductor and dean of the KU School of Music, will soon take his talents to Notre Dame — but not before conducting one final performance in South Park on Wednesday. 

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Arts & Events February 26, 2026 - 1:06 pm

KU to hold festival to celebrate Latin American classical music

by Logan Pierson

KU is set to host its second annual Latin American Art Music Festival, which will highlight musical traditions from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

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Arts & Events December 18, 2025 - 5:51 pm

KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.

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Arts & Events November 29, 2025 - 4:36 pm

Low brass musicians from Lawrence schools, community to join for holiday concert

by Lawrence Times

Low brass instrumentalists from ages 12 to 80 will soon join onstage for Brassmas, an annual holiday concert in Lawrence.

Arts & Events November 28, 2025 - 12:04 pm

KU School of Music to present annual Vespers concert

by Lawrence Times

KU instrumentalists and choral singers will perform at the 101st annual Vespers concert next week.

Arts & Events May 31, 2025 - 8:49 pm

More than a dozen carillon recitals coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Carillonneurs from across North America are heading to Lawrence, and numerous concerts are scheduled throughout the second week of June. There will also be Sunday evening concerts all summer.

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Arts & Events December 13, 2024 - 12:58 pm

Musicians from Lawrence middle schools, KU join for Brassmas holiday show

by Cuyler Dunn

Low brass musicians from across Lawrence filled the Lied Center stage Friday to perform holiday classics.

Arts & Events December 10, 2024 - 3:40 pm

Student musicians from Lawrence middle schools and KU to perform in combined holiday concert

by Maya Hodison

Band students from Lawrence middle schools and KU will join onstage Friday for a holiday concert, “Brassmas.”

Arts & Events November 25, 2024 - 5:58 pm

Holiday music in Lawrence: Where to hear the sounds of the season

by Lawrence Times

The KU School of Music’s Vespers concert is celebrating a huge milestone: It’s turning 100 this year. That will be one of many opportunities coming up to hear the sounds of the holiday season in Lawrence. 

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