Performing Arts Series
2026 Events
Buntport Theater: The Rembrandt Room
January 30 & January 31
Winner of the 2015 Henry Award for Outstanding New Play, The Rembrandt Room is a dark comedy blending historical fact, Greek myth, and Buntport imagination, centered on one woman and one masterpiece.
Buntport Theater: Eyes Up, Mouth Agape
Sunday, February 1
A quirky, documentary-style comedy marking the 20-year anniversary of an unusual pop culture moment, told through interviews with an unlikely cast of inanimate objects.
Roomful of Teeth
February 6
The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble reimagines the expressive potential of the human voice through global collaboration and adventurous new music.
Buster Keaton: Sherlock Jr.
Sunday, February 8
Keaton’s 1925 silent film is presented with a live score by Nicolas Scherzinger, performed by the Society for New Music under the direction of Heather Buchman.
Syracuse Orchestra
February 15
The orchestra performs a dynamic program featuring Jiebing Chen on erhu in The Butterfly Lovers Concerto, alongside Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
Christopher K. Morgan & Artists: Native Intelligence/Innate Intelligence
Saturday, February 28
Blending dance, live music, chant, and multimedia, this interdisciplinary work explores ancestry, identity, and belonging, inviting reflection on personal and cultural narratives.
Total Response: Sound and Simran
March 7
This immersive performance brings together music and meditative practice, inviting audiences into a collaborative sound experience centered on collective presence, improvisation, and reflection.
A recording of the concert will become the heartbeat of a sound installation in the forthcoming Wellin Museum exhibition Nirbhai (nep) Singh Sidhu and without SHAPE without FORM: Awakened by the Unstruck, opening Fall 2027.
andPlay
Friday, April 3
The violin/viola duo performs contemporary repertoire alongside commissioned works, highlighting ongoing collaborations with living composers.
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage
Friday, April 10
The Grammy-winning “Queen of Bluegrass” leads a high-energy performance with her acclaimed band.
Department Events
Spring Dance Concert
Spring Dance Concert Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
Hamilton College’s annual Spring Dance Concert will showcase the artistry of its student dancers in a program spanning a wide range of choreography. Highlights include choreography by faulty and guest artists in a variety of styles that include jazz and African fusion.
All events are free admission.
Events in Wellin Hall, Schambach Center, unless otherwise noted.
Senior Recital: Oliver Nathanielsz, countertenor
Saturday, Feb 21, 7:30 pm:
A recital showcasing J.S. Bach's fabulous Cantata BWV 170, along with other classical and contemporary works for countertenor.
Hamilton College Orchestra: Brainstorm!
Sunday, March 8, 3 pm
Heather Buchman conducts the Hamilton College Orchestra in their annual lecture concert.
Senior Recital: Andrei Fridman, piano
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 pm
Senior Recital: Aubrey Campbell, baritone
Saturday, April 11, 7:30 pm
In partial completion of the Honors Senior Project in Solo Performance, Aubrey Campbell presents vocal music from Mozart to Gregory Spears.
Senior Recital: Arielle Sher, contralto
Sunday, April 12, 7:30 pm
Arielle Sher showcases a selection of vocal repertoire, including Pauline’s Aria from Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades, Handel’s beloved Ombra mai fu, and Duparc’s evocative Chanson Triste.
Hamilton College Choir with Colgate University Chorus, and Clinton Community Choir
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 pm
The Hamilton College Choir, Colgate University Chorus, and Clinton Community Choir present Schicksalslied by Johannes Brahms, Hear my Prayer by Felix Mendelssohn, and a selection of works by composer-in-residence Moira Smiley.
Hamilton College Jazz Ensemble
Friday, May 1, 7:30
The Hamilton College Jazz Ensemble performs with guest artist Ellen Rowe, pianist and composer.
Chamber Ensembles
Sunday, May 3, 6:00 pm NOTE TIME CHANGE
A concert featuring members of the Hamilton College Chamber Ensembles.
Hamilton College Orchestra
Thursday, May 7, 7:30 pm
Heather Buchman conducts the HCO in their final concert of the semester.
Student Soloists Concert
Saturday, May 9, 6:00 pm
A recital featuring solo works for voice, piano, and more.
Senior Concert
Saturday, May 23, 9:00 pm
A recital for senior music students on the eve of Commencement.
Theatre Department Spring Mainstage Production
A Doll's House, Part 2
By Lucas Hnath
Directed By: Professor Craig Latrell
Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Romano Theatre
$10 general public/$6 campus community and senior citizens/$4 student
Reserve Tickets
For additional information: 315-859-4969
Fifteen years ago, Nora walked out on her husband and family with what was called "the door slam heard 'round the world." Now she's back in Lucas Hnath's sequel to Ibsen's classic A Doll's House. This fascinating, funny, and touching play explores marriage, love, and the importance of finding one's identity in the face of social constraints.
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Performing Arts
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Michelle Reiser-Memmer
Performing Arts Manager
