Uptown Threauxdown is a full-scale celebration of original sound at Loyola University New Orleans.

The evening opens with all six PopComm Ensembles taking the stage, debuting newly recorded and soon-to-be-released music crafted within their groups. Expect bold artistry and genre-spanning inspiration — from Soul & Funk and 90’s RnB to Dance, Disco/Boogie, New Orleans influences, and throwback Pop stylings.

Robert Gillespie, violinist and professor, was responsible for string teacher training in the School of Music until his retirement. Ohio State has one of the largest and most extensive string pedagogy degree programs in the nation. Under Gillespie’s leadership, Ohio State received the 2015 ASTA Institutional Leadership Award as the premier string education university in the country. Gillespie is a past national President of the American String Teachers Association. He is a frequent guest conductor of All-State, region and festival orchestras.

Join us for the Bloom Festival on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 5 - 7 p.m. as we come together to create, share, and celebrate creativity and mental health awareness in memory of Kendall Daigle, a former English major at Loyola. This is a College of Music and Media sponsored event, free and open to the public. Experience creativity from film, theatre, design, english and music students. To learn more about this event, follow us on Instagram @kendall.collective. See ya soon!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon & evening with guest lecturer and performer Asher Armstrong. 

Join us for the 2026 New Orleans Music Teachers Association Piano Sonata Competition!

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 A Tribute to Life: From Serenity to Radiance

In completing the cycle of his piano trilogy, Loyola Piano Faculty Qifan Wu invites
audiences on a deeply moving musical journey that celebrates the resilience, love, and
hope woven into the human experience. Anchored by Schubert’s monumental final
piano sonata and culminating in the brilliance of Liszt’s electrifying Hungarian
Rhapsody, this program traces the arc of life—from its quiet shadows to its most
triumphant light.

Join us for a junior recital celebrating the art of jazz vocals. This warm and elegant evening will showcase Gracie's unique voice, heartfelt interpretations, and growing musical artistry. Set against a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, the performance offers a charming blend of classic standards and personal favorites—an uplifting glimpse into a blossoming jazz journey.

Deadline: May 2026, Specific Date TBD

June 8-11, 2026

Four days of intensive jazz improvisation experience in a small group setting taught by Loyola University New Orleans Jazz Faculty. Musicians will learn improvisation and ensemble performance in a small group setting. We accept students with one year of experience and up. You must be 14 years old to stay in the dorms.

Three Events in One Page!

Event 1: Jazz Underground feat. Charlie Halloran - March 5th @ 7:30 PM

Special Thanks to Connie Elaine Jones for sponsoring this traditional jazz offering.

Step below the surface for an intimate night of genre-bending jazz with 9 Horses, the acclaimed trio led by mandolinist Joseph Brent, bassist Andrew Ryan, and violinist Sara Caswell. Known for their exquisite blend of chamber music sophistication, jazz improvisation, and cinematic warmth, 9 Horses creates soundscapes that are as daring as they are deeply human.