Newly added: April 22 Wind Chamber Ensemble concert! Student musicians are front and center in the days ahead as they present end-of-semester concerts. All are free and open to the public. Plan to spend an evening -- or two -- enjoying these musical artists. (Left: Small Jazz Ensemble)

Students and faculty from several disciplines have collaborated to present a special program marking the centennial of the birth of avant-garde composer John Cage. Newly added: link to an interview with Professor Debra Fernandez. (Left: David Porter plays a 'prepared' piano. Photo by Phil Scalia)

The Isle of Klezbos bills itself as a 'soulful, fun-loving power-house all-women's klezmer sextet.' Band members have been inspired by a kaleidoscopic array of styles, from klezmer to Cajun, funk, reggae, classical, punk, and Latin jazz. Don't miss this free concert at Zankel!

UPDATED 2/9: Read Times Union classical music critic Joseph Dalton's story for background on the collaborative effort behind the music to be performed at Skidmore on Feb. 10.

A Skidmore grad and currently a member of the College's faculty, Brett Grigsby kicks off the spring-semester performing schedule with a solo recital Sunday, Jan. 29. Admission is free and open to the public.

They've been practicing all semester and are ready to share what they've learned. Student musicians will present a week of concerts starting Dec. 1 to celebrate the end of the semester. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend one or all of these special events. (Photo by Sam Brook '12)

Skidmore's Zankel Music Center continues to earn raves, as does a recording made earlier this year in the building's Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall.

Moore, whose novel A Gate at the Stairs was the summer reading assignment for the Class of 2015, will visit the campus Nov. 3 for a conversation with Professor Linda Hall, followed by a book signing event. The event is open without charge to the public.

The first orchestra concert of the year will feature of program of works by Brahms, a great romantic composer, according to Music Director Anthony Holland.

For Carey, music has been a constant. Whether listening on campus or in town, making her own music for campus concerts, or studying music as a Fulbright scholar, Carey has always focused on music. Come hear her perform selections from her debut recording, Sept. 12 at Zankel.