Duke University Department of Music

At Duke Music, we celebrate the voices, stories, and contributions that enrich our community. On Juneteenth, we honor freedom and resilience while reflecting on the enduring importance of creating, exploring, and connecting through music and shared humanity. ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏻

Celebrating Pride, community, and every voice that makes music possible. 🌈

Happy Pride from Duke Music.

💙Congratulations, Duke Music!🤍

May the Fourth Be With You, but make it orchestral ✨🎻

Yesterday, the Durham Medical Orchestra brought the galaxy to the stage—led by Duke Music Chair (and DUWS/DMO conductor) embracing the dark side in the best possible way. A little drama, a lot of talent, and just enough lightsaber energy to keep things interesting.

The Force was definitely with us. ❤️

OrchestraLife

Join us for the final student recital of the season as Justine Shih takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of violin music. From Bach to Piazzolla, it’s a program full of passion, brilliance, and heart 💙

📍 Nelson Music Room
🗓 May 3 | 7 PM

Featuring incredible collaborators Bryan Tong, Audrey Shih, and Anli Chen 🎹🎶

Let’s end the semester on a high note—come celebrate the artistry, dedication, and joy of live performance with us 🎼👏

What a remarkable semester it has been 🎶
 
From intimate recitals to vibrant large ensemble performances, our halls have been alive with artistry, dedication, and the shared joy of music-making. We are deeply grateful to our students, faculty, and audiences for bringing such energy and spirit into every space.
 
As the final notes settle, we carry this season with us—and look ahead with anticipation to all that is still to come! 💙

🎻✨ An evening of collaboration, creativity, and incredible student artistry 🎶
 
Join us tonight for Chamber Music at Duke —a vibrant showcase featuring student ensembles performing music that spans centuries, from Baroque to contemporary works.
 
From intimate duos to powerful octets, every performance reflects weeks of rehearsal, deep listening, and the magic that happens when musicians come together 🤝🎼
 
📍 Baldwin Auditorium
🕢 TONIGHT - 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free & open to all
 
Come experience the joy of making music together 💙

“All That We Feel” 💫
 
An evening of shared voices and personal expression, this senior recital brings together three sopranos—Lindsay Frankfort, Caroline Joo, and Mariah Culpepper—in a program that explores connection, memory, and emotion through song.
 
With collaborative pianists Blake Ray & Daniel Seyfried.
 
📍 Nelson Music Room, East Duke Building
📅 Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 PM
 
Join us for a performance that celebrates individuality, artistry, and the power of voices in harmony.