NMC Concert Dates

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NMC Music Department Events - 2025-2026

 
September 5, 1:00pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Music Faculty Convocation
Join the NMC Music Department for our monthly Music Student Convocation featuring student performances, and faculty lectures and performances.
Open to the public without charge.

September 27, time TBA (Leelanau Uncaged)
NMC Jazz Big Band, Josh Wagner – Director
Open to the public without charge.

October 9, 6:00pm (The Alluvion, Common Grounds Building)
NMC Jazz Lab Band with the Jeff Haas Trio, Josh Wagner – Director
Honor cover at the door. 

October 16, 6:00pm (The Alluvion, Common Grounds Building)
NMC Jazz Big Band with the Jeff Haas Trio, Josh Wagner – Director
Honor cover at the door.

October 17, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Concert Band, Pat Brumbaugh – Director
Enjoy an evening of music for band featuring the NMC Concert Band.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.)

November 1, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Chamber Singers and NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, Jeffrey Cobb – Director
The NMC Chamber Singers and NMC Grand Traverse Chorale share the stage in a performance of the America classic: “Frostiana.” With text by Robert Frost, and music by Randall Thompson this piece is one of the most beloved works in the choral canon.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.) 

November 23, 3:00pm (Lars Hockstad Auditorium)
NMC Children’s Choirs, Ashley Larimer-Kelly, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Joanna Aldridge, and Jamie Moreland – Directors
The NMC Children’s Choirs share their magical sound and holiday songs from around the world!
Reserved Seating. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.)

December 5, 1:00pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Music Student Convocation
Join the NMC Music Department for our monthly Music Student Convocation featuring student performances, and faculty lectures and performances.
Open to the public without charge.

December 6, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Jazz Bands, Josh Wagner – Director
Join the NMC Jazz Bands for their Winter Jazz Ensemble Showcase!
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.) 

December 13, 7:30pm (T.C. West Senior High)
NMC Concert Band, Pat Brumbaugh – Director
Enjoy an evening of holiday music for band featuring the NMC Concert Band.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.)

December 20 & 21, 7:30pm & 3:00pm (Corson Auditorium, IAA)
NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, and NMC Chamber Singers, Jeffrey Cobb – Director
Join the NMC Choirs as they share the stage with the TC Philharmonic for a performance of the magical “Home for the Holidays” – they’re annual Holiday Pops concert.
Call the TC Phil at (231) 947-7120 for more information.

February 22, 3:00pm (Lars Hockstad Auditorium)
NMC Children’s Choirs with the NMC Chamber Singers, Ashley Larimer-Kelly, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Joanna Aldridge, Jamie Moreland, and Jeffrey Cobb – Directors
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of choral music featuring the NMC Children’s Choirs.
Reserved Seating. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.) 

February 27, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Concert Band, Pat Brumbaugh – Director
Enjoy an evening of music for concert band.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.)

March 15, 3:00pm (Corson Auditorium)
NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, and NMC Chamber Singers, Jeffrey Cobb – Director
We invite you to experience a powerful performance as the NMC Choirs join the Traverse City Philharmonic Orchestra to present Brahms’ “Ein Deutsches Requiem.” Widely regarded as one of the most significant choral and orchestral compositions, Brahms’ “A German Requiem” promises to be a moving and inspiring experience for all who attend.
Call the TC Phil at (231) 947-7120 for more information.

April 18, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Jazz Bands, Josh Wagner – Director
Join the NMC Jazz Bands for their Spring Jazz Ensemble Showcase!
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.)

April 24, 1:00pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Music Student Convocation
Join the NMC Music Department for our monthly Music Student Convocation featuring student performances, and faculty lectures and performances.
Open to the public without charge.

April 24, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Concert Band, Pat Brumbaugh – Director
Join the NMC Concert Band for an evening of your favorite concert band music.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.) 

April 25, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, and NMC Chamber Singers, Jeffrey Cobb – Director
Join the NMC Choirs as they present “The Golden Age of Broadway.” This rousing performance will feature the Grand Traverse Chorale, Chamber Singers, and many soloists performing your favorite songs from Broadway’s Golden Age.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.) 

April 26, 3:00pm (Lars Hockstad Auditorium)
NMC Children’s Choirs, Ashley Larimer-Kelly, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Joanna Aldridge, and Jamie Moreland – Directors
Join the NMC Children’s Choir for their final concert of the season. Enjoy an afternoon of choral music from around the world.
Reserved Seating. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.) 

May 30, 7:30pm (St. Andrews Church, Beulah)
June 5, 7:30pm (Kirkbride Hall, G.T. Commons)
NMC Canticum Novum, Jeffrey Cobb – Director
Join Canticum Novum for a performance of choral music.
General Admission. Presale tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. ($20 and $15 at the door.)