Music Events
The Demmer Recital Hall showcases the talents of Ripon College vocal and instrumental performance groups. Additionally, Demmer regularly features guest artists in its newly renovated performance space. Learn more about the Department of Music and various ensembles here.
Upcoming Music Events
Dec122024
Music Department Student Recital
Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman
Ripon College applied lesson students, nominated by their studio professors, will present a midday recital of solo and chamber works. Professor Deb MacKenzie will collaborate on piano. This event is free and open to the public.[...]
Dec122024
Senior Recital: Peter Loewenstein, guitar
Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman
Peter Loewenstein ('24) will present a recital of works for solo classical guitar. The program will include music by J.S. Bach, Augustín Barrios, Roland Dyens, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Matteo Carcassi, Francisco Tárrega, and Leo Brouwer.[...]
Dec142024
Senior Recital: Haileey Pick, trombone
Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman
Haileey Pick (’25) will present a senior recital on trombone, with Professor Debra MacKenzie collaborating on piano. They will be joined by Grace Blakeslee (’26), trumpet; Jaquan Hamilton (’27), percussion; Evan Jensen (’24), bass trombone and tuba; Alec Marcinkevic (’25),…[...]
Dec152024
Senior Recital: Valerie Bruce, soprano
Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman
Valerie Bruce ('25) will present a recital of works for soprano voice and piano. The program will include works by Johannes Brahms, Jacques Offenbach, and Irving Berlin, among others. Baritone Owen Mehring ('25) will join for a portion of the…[...]
Feb72025
Chamber Music & Jazz at Ripon Concert: Atimevu Drum and Dance Group
Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman
Atimevu Drum and Dance Group plays traditional music from Ghana, West Africa. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, 2024 marks the ensemble's twentieth year of performing at festivals, concert halls, clubs, weddings, and schools. Thanks to generous donations through Ripon College’s Friends…[...]
Feb212025
Chamber Music & Jazz at Ripon: Aaron Agulay, Baritone
Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman
Celebrated for his “rich and exciting baritone timbres” (Kultureagenda), baritone Aaron Agulay’s work ranges from summer-stock theaters to nationally and internationally renowned opera houses. Highlights have included the world premiere of Marc-André Dalbavie’s "Gesualdo," Rossini’s "Le Comte Ory" alongside Javier…[...]