What Events and Concerts Are Listed on the Stanford Department of Music Website?

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The Stanford Department of Music website lists upcoming lectures, noon concerts, student recitals, and guest artist performances, each with a date, time, and campus location. The listings below come from the department's events section and cover October 2026. If you are planning to attend, check the site's calendar again before you go, since schedules can change and new events are added throughout the term.

Types of events listed

The department's calendar mixes several formats:

  • Lectures and talks — musicology lectures and guest speakers, often in Braun Music Center or Pigott Hall.
  • Noon Concert Series — free midday performances by student musicians, held in Campbell Recital Hall.
  • Student and ensemble performances — recitals and group concerts, including graduate composer showcases.
  • Guest artist and special events — visiting performers and cross-department collaborations.

October 2026 event listings

Date Event Time Location
Mon, Oct 5 Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology – Matthew D. Morrison, Stanford University 4:30–6:00 pm Braun Music Center, Room 103
Wed, Oct 7 Noon Concert: Guitar Students of Charles Ferguson 12:30–2:00 pm Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center
Fri, Oct 9 Low Frequency Trio: New Works by Stanford Graduate Composers 7:30–9:00 pm CCRMA Stage, The Knoll
Wed, Oct 21 CMEMS: Anne Levitsky presents "Songs of the Sea" 12:00–1:15 pm Pigott Hall, Room 252
Wed, Oct 21 Noon Concert: Violin Students of Robin Sharp 12:30–2:00 pm Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center
Wed, Oct 21 Slavic Languages and Literatures: Bereza/Beryoze with Zozulka Trio 7:30 pm Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center
Fri, Oct 23 Noon Concert: Piano Students of Ory Shihor 12:30–2:00 pm Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center
Mon, Oct 26 Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology – Joy H. Calico, UCLA 4:30–6:00 pm Location listed on the department site

Key venues

Most events take place at a small set of campus locations:

  • Braun Music Center — 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305. Houses Campbell Recital Hall and lecture rooms.
  • The Knoll (CCRMA Stage) — 660 Lomita Court, Stanford, CA 94305. Hosts computer music and intermedia performances.
  • Pigott Hall — 450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 260, Stanford, CA 94305. Used for some lectures and colloquia.

How to confirm details before attending

  1. Open the department's events calendar on music.stanford.edu.
  2. Check the date, start time, and room, since some events share a day and venue.
  3. Look for a "Read more" or event detail link for program notes, ticketing, or access information.
  4. Recheck close to the event date — the site also posts news items such as audition announcements and faculty position openings, which can push event updates to different pages.

What the listings do not tell you

The event entries provide date, time, and location, but they do not consistently state admission cost, ticketing requirements, or whether registration is needed. The site links to a Maps & Directions page for planning travel, but no pricing or payment information appears in the event listings themselves. If cost or access matters for your plans, confirm it through the individual event page or the department office rather than assuming an event is open or free.