Tim Conner, director Treat yourself to the beautiful and exciting sounds of the Frost Trombone Choir, under the direction of Professor Tim Conner. This one hour program will include original compositions, standard trombone ensemble music, and transcriptions of well-known music reimagined for trombones. TUE / NOV 3, 2026 / 7:30 P.M. UM Gusman Concert Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here.

Emmet Cohen – Piano Yasushi Nakamura – Bass Joe Farnsworth – Drums Wycliffe Gordon – Trombone Sean Jones – Trumpet ...and more to be announced! Emmet’s Place Live returns to Frost, continuing what has become one of the season’s most anticipated jazz traditions. Led by acclaimed pianist and alum Emmet Cohen, this electrifying event captures the spontaneity and spirit of his globally celebrated online sessions, hailed by DownBeat as “a joyful, swinging testament to jazz at its most alive.” Featuring world-class musicians and a club-like atmosphere, the evening delivers high-energy improvisation and unforgettable collaborations. This concert is sponsored by Michael R. Ragan. A free Windowcast is available for this event for those who prefer to enjoy a livestream of this concert outdoors, or for those who do not make it into the hall. SUN / JAN 31, 2027 / 4:00 PM Gusman Concert Hall $60 $55 $50 | $75 VIP Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Emmet Cohen – Piano Yasushi Nakamura – Bass Joe Farnsworth – Drums Wycliffe Gordon – Trombone Sean Jones – Trumpet ...and more to be announced! Emmet’s Place Live returns to Frost, continuing what has become one of the season’s most anticipated jazz traditions. Led by acclaimed pianist and alum Emmet Cohen, this electrifying event captures the spontaneity and spirit of his globally celebrated online sessions, hailed by DownBeat as “a joyful, swinging testament to jazz at its most alive.” Featuring world-class musicians and a club-like atmosphere, the evening delivers high-energy improvisation and unforgettable collaborations. This concert is sponsored by Michael R. Ragan. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS! This ticket is a reservation for an evening of music under the stars in a casual, family-friendly setting at the Frost School of Music campus. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pets to enjoy this concert on our expansive 20x40-foot Windowcast system at Knight Center for Music Innovation’s Outdoor Plaza. Concert tickets are available here. SUN / JAN 31, 2027 / 4:00 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation Outdoor Plaza FREE with RSVP RSVP here.

Esteban Batallán, trumpet John Hagstrom, trumpet David Griffin, horn Michael Mulcahy, trombone Gene Pokorny, tuba The Chicago Brass Quintet, featuring world-class musicians from the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra, brings a powerful program to Newman Recital Hall, showcasing the brilliance, precision, and versatility of elite brass performance. THU / MAR 25, 2027 / 7:30 PM Newman Recital Hall $30 $25 $15 Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Tim Conner, director Enjoy the excitement, brilliance, and beauty of the Frost Trombone Choir, as the students from Professor Tim Conner’s studio come together for an unusual program celebrating the versatility of sound that only trombones can deliver. WED / APR 21, 2027 / 7:30 P.M. UM Gusman Concert Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here.