Calendar - Department of Music

Oct 18, 2026: Fairest Isle: British Vocal Music at Alys Stephens Center

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk, soprano Yakov Kasman, piano, Fred Teardo, harpsichord, and Sam Nordlund, cello

Oct 23, 2026: Fall Choral Collage Concert at Highlands United Methodist Church

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Join the UAB Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Brian Kittredge, and the UAB Gospel Choir, directed by Dr. Reginald Jackson, for this fall celebration of choral singing.

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Oct 28, 2026: Student Recital #2 at Hansell / Hulsey Center

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:20:00 -0500

A showcase of UAB Music studnets in performance

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Nov 1, 2026: Piano Series at Alys Stephens Center

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0600

Angel Stanislav Wang, piano

Praised for his expressive depth, commanding technique, and artistic individuality, Angel Stanislav Wang has quickly drawn international attention as a rare and compelling new voice. His major accolades include the Silver Medal at the 17th International Tchaikovsky Competition, becoming the youngest finalist at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and winning First Prize at the International Rachmaninoff Piano Competition. At just 23, he has already earned over 35 international awards.

A captivating performer with a growing global following, Angel has performed at world-renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, Vienna’s Musikverein, Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Highlights of his recent and upcoming concerto appearances include the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Russian National Orchestra for its 35th Anniversary concert in Moscow, a sold-out performance of the Britten Piano Concerto with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with Sebastian Weigle and Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 with Carlos Miguel Prieto and Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico City and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Robert Spano and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

His 26-27 recital tour includes concerts for major series in the United States, including the Aspen Music Festival, Performing Arts Houston, La Jolla Music Society, The Soraya at California State University Northridge, Steinway Society – Bay Area, The Philip Lorenz International Keyboard Concerts in Fresno, Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Grand Piano Series at Artis-Naples and the American Liszt Society Festival at the Lied Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Angel has also appeared at leading international festivals such as the Rheingau Musik Festival, Piano Loop Festival, Rafael Orozco Piano Festival, and the Shostakovich International Music Festival, earning acclaim for performances that combine poetic sensitivity with technical brilliance.

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Nov 5, 2026: Fall Brass Ensembles Concert at Hansell / Hulsey Center

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -0600

A recital featuring UAB brass ensembles including Trumpet Ensembles I & II, Horn Choir, Trombone Choir, and Tuba Euphonium Ensemble. James Zingara, James Baker, and Caleb Owenby, directors.

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Nov 8, 2026: Piano Studio Concert at Hansell / Hulsey Center

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0600

Students of Yakov Kasman and Tatiana Kasman perform Prokofiev’s “Visions Fugitives” and “Old Grandmother’s tales”

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Nov 9, 2026: Percussion Ensemble at Alys Stephens Center

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -0600

The UAB Percussion Ensembles program and perform all types of literature, from ragtime to contemporary, classical to rock, classics and premieres, and everything in between. Selections can feature drums only, keyboard percussion only, and virtually any combination, as well as any number of performers from quartets up the large percussion orchestra. Gene Fambrough and Michael Muncher, directors.

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Nov 15, 2026: Piano Studio and Ensemble at Hansell / Hulsey Center

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0600

Students of the UAB Piano Studio in single and ensemble performances

Yakov Kasman and Tatiana Kasman, directors

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Nov 17, 2026: Jazz Ensemble at Alys Stephens Center

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0600

Join us in the Sirote Theatre in the Alys Stephens Center for an evening of dynamic big band jazz, as the UAB Jazz Ensemble presents a powerful program of swing, funk, and modern jazz selections. Featuring some of the finest student musicians at UAB, this high-energy concert showcases the versatility and artistry of large ensemble jazz.

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