Rhode Island College Music

05/16/2026

Congrats RIC Music Graduates!!!

05/10/2026

From the lockdown year. So proud of all our students that persevered through such a difficult time.

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05/08/2026

Great RIC Jazz Band memories from 2012 with the amazing Wycliffe Gordon!

05/05/2026

Also this Friday, head on down to Mika Vanelli's Junior Viola Recital @ The Church of the Redeemer!

Congrats Mika! We'll be cheering you on!

05/05/2026

End off your week with Nora St. Onge's Senior Voice Recital here at RIC @ 4pm this Saturday!

Congrats Nora! We're so proud of you!

05/05/2026

Take a break during finals week and join Anthony Jimenez for his Junior Trumpet Recital at our very own Sapinsley Hall this Friday!

Congrats Anthony! One step closer!

05/05/2026

The one, the only, the great Wayne Bergeron rehearsing with the Rhode Island College Concert Jazz Band. Masterclass Tuesday 5/5 at 3:30 PM, Concert at 7:30 PM. Both events at Sapinsley Hall @ Rhode Island College in the The John Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. We hope to see you there!

08/22/2025

For those interested in playing with the Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble this year, these are our concert dates for the 2025-26 season:

October 10, 2025
November 13, 2025
February 26, 2026
April 21, 2026

Regular attendance at Monday night (7-9) rehearsal is required. For those who have never played with RICWE, a brief audition will be requested. No fee required though you may take the course for credit if you like. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any further questions! We hope you can join us.

08/19/2025

“You’re a fun conductor to play for!”

ALUMNI, TEACHERS, FRIENDS…

Are you looking for a challenging musical experience in a supportive environment?

Are you looking to take your ensemble skills to the next level?

Are you looking for an ensemble credit toward your Masters Degree or possible PDP credit at RIC?

If so, please join the Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble, now meeting Monday nights from 7-9 PM.

Planned repertoire for the 2025-26 season includes:

Valerie Coleman “Roma”
Grainger “Lincolnshire Posy”
Vaughan Williams “English Folk Song Suite”
Whitaker “October”

as well as works by Julie Giroux, Howard Hansen, Gordon Jacob, Martin Lauridsen, Omar Thomas, Sousa, Zdelchik, and many others!

For information, please email Professor Foley at [email protected]

08/08/2025

This seems SO long ago. It’s nice to hear this terrific piece by alum Teddy Mason once again, and to see some many friendly faces in the video. The Promise of Tomorrow.