Community Music Events
Programming for ensemble concerts, recitals, and other performances involves the talented students, distinguished faculty, and guest artists of Rollins College in a variety of genres and musical styles. The mission of each performance series is to maintain the artistic integrity of the respective genre, provide educational opportunities for students and audiences alike, and design programs that will captivate audiences.
All dates and times are subject to change. Call the Music Events Hotline at 407-646-1527 for the latest concert information.
Music Events
The Virginia S. and W.W. Nelson Department of Music at Rollins College is active in providing the Central Florida community with culturally diverse musical performances.
Music With the Masters
Through the department’s master class series, students have the extraordinary opportunity to perform for and work directly with world-renowned musicians like Leon Fleisher.
Bach Festival
Housed on the Rollins campus, the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park has the distinction of being the third-oldest continuously operating Bach Festival in the United States.
Student Recitals
Hear Rollins students perform their most polished repertoires in solo recitals that take place throughout the year.
2026-2027 Events
(note: all concerts free & open to the public, with the exception of Christmas Vespers which is a ticketed event)
| Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | 12:30pm | Knowles Memorial Chapel | Organ Masterclass with Dr. Jennifer Pascual |
| October 1, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Rivers Run Wild |
| October 15, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Orchestra Concert |
| October 18, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | All-Choral Concert |
| October 20, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Jazz Ensemble Concert |
| October 28, 2026 | 7:00pm | Keene Hall 119 | Jumpscare! with Dr. Chris Shelton |
| November 3, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | String Ensemble Concert |
| November 10, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Wind Ensemble Concert |
| November 15, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Acoustic Ensemble Concert |
| November 17, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Music Producers’ Showcase |
| November 19, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert |
| November 22, 2026 | 3:00pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Flute Ensemble Concert |
| November 22, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Composition Class Concert |
| December 2, 2026 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | The Show Goes On |
| December 4-6, 2026 | 6:00pm | Knowles Memorial Chapel | Rollins Christmas Vespers https://www.rollins.edu/christmas-vespers/ |
| January 26, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Vocal Honors Recital |
| March 30, 2027 | 7:30pm | Knowles Memorial Chapel | Wind Ensemble Concert |
| April 2-3, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Opera (TBA) |
| April 8, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Jazz Ensemble Concert |
| April 11, 2027 | 3:00pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Flute Ensemble Concert |
| April 11, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Acoustic Ensemble Concert |
| April 13, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Rollins Singers & Trebl Choir Concert |
| April 14, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | String Ensemble Concert |
| April 15, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert |
| April 20, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Music Producers’ Showcase |
| April 25, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Composition Class Concert |
| April 26, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Rollins Choir & Chamber Choir Concert |
| April 27, 2027 | 7:30pm | Tiedtke Concert Hall | Orchestra Concert |