The Williams College Department of Music presents the Berkshire Symphony in concert on Friday, October 28, at 7;30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. There is a pre-concert talk with conductor Ronald Feldman at 6:45 p.m. in Chapin Hall.

The Zambezi Marimba Band features danceable and melodious marimba music from Zambia and Zimbabwe. Zambezi is a diverse group and employs singers, a horn section, and other instruments to its solid marimba fundament. More a joyous celebration than just a concert, the band wins over every audience with its flair and irresistibly kinetic energy. This is an event for the…

Williams Jazzday is a new way to present the college's active jazz scene.Fans can look forward to a number of smaller combos and eclectic mix of soloists and guests. The day reaches a finale with the Williams Jazz Orchestra in the evening. Director Kris Allen is joined by special guests and students to present throughout the day in various locations.

In programs featuring cutting-edge new music and important works of the twentieth-century, the Williams Percussion Ensemble (WiPE) surveys a vast terrain of sound and rhythm. The ensemble employs all manner of percussion instruments, found sounds, and electronics to create music that resonates across boundaries of genre and discipline. In addition to music for percussion alone the group presents works for…

Williams Concert Choir and the Williams Chamber Choir conducted by Anna Lenti present their first live concert of the season. Williams College has long had a fine tradition of music performance in its choral ensembles. The choral program has much to offer students interested in singing, with a number of performances throughout the year, a wide range of repertoire, recordings…

The Williams Gospel Choir returns live to Chapin Hall with a celebration for the entire community. For over thirty years people of all faiths have been invited to join the Gospel Choir to celebrate the tradition and move ahead into a future of joyous song. The Williams Gospel Choir continues to be a force that uplifts and empowers students and community members…

The annual Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition presents a program that includes music from various periods and genres. The competition is hosted by conductor of the Berkshire Symphony, Ronald Feldman. The competition is open to Williams College students who have completed required instrumental or vocal studies, are enrolled in qualifying courses, and have been recommended by their instrumental or vocal teachers. Each may choose…

The Williams College Department of Music presents the Berkshire Symphony in concert on Friday, March 10, at 7;30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. There is a pre-concert talk with conductor Ronald Feldman at 6:45 p.m. in Chapin Hall.

The Williams College Department of Music presents Cappella Pratensis. This event is free and open to the public. Cappella Pratensis specializes in the music of Josquin Desprez (= Josqinus Pratensis) and other polyphonic composers of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The ensemble performs its own programs and original interpretations, which are based on academic research. As was customary in the…

The Williams College Department of Music presents the Berkshire Symphony in concert on Friday, April 21, at 7;30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. There is a pre-concert talk with conductor Ronald Feldman at 6:45 p.m. in Chapin Hall.

The Williams Gospel Choir returns live to Chapin Hall with a celebration for the entire community. For over thirty years people of all faiths have been invited to join the Gospel Choir to celebrate the tradition and move ahead into a future of joyous song. The Williams Gospel Choir continues to be a force that uplifts and empowers students and community members…

In programs featuring cutting-edge new music and important works of the twentieth-century, the Williams Percussion Ensemble (WiPE) surveys a vast terrain of sound and rhythm. The ensemble employs all manner of percussion instruments, found sounds, and electronics to create music that resonates across boundaries of genre and discipline. In addition to music for percussion alone the group presents works for…