A season of music and merriment

From toe-tapping performances to festive sounds that capture the spirit of the holidays, the St. Norbert College music department has a lineup of upcoming concerts sure to bring people together. This year, roughly 150 students are participating in music ensembles, sharing their talents through a variety of vocal and instrumental groups. From the wind ensemble and concert band to Chamber Singers and concert choir, as well as string orchestra, bell choir, jam band and more, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Celebrate their hard work and talent by attending an upcoming concert and experience an inspiring season of music-making at SNC! Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Autumn Band Concert
Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
Walter Theatre

Experience a rich array of classic and contemporary literature for bands, featuring the concert band and the wind ensemble, directed by Philip Klickman.

Jam Band Concert
Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
Webb Theatre

The SNC Jam Band brings the stage to life with an eclectic mix of rock and pop hits spanning decades. Students also showcase their creativity with original music inspired by their favorite artists and albums.

Autumn Jazz Concert
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
Webb Theatre

The jazz ensemble, under the direction of Nick Waroff, will perform a wide selection of classic and contemporary jazz music.

Bell Choir Concert
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
Birder Hall

Enjoy the shimmering sounds of the bell choir, directed by Philip Klickman, as they bring familiar hymn tunes to life. The concert includes festive arrangements celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and the holiday season!

Festival of Christmas Concert and Dessert Reception 
Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
Walter Theatre

The music department’s most celebrated event of the year, the Festival of Christmas features the vocal and instrumental ensembles in a concert filled with jubilant holiday music. After the concert, the music continues with the St. Norbert College Jazz Band performing at a gourmet dessert reception held in Michels Commons. Tickets can be purchased online.

Christmas with the Knights on Broadway 
Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Birder Hall
Concludes with a performance on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center

A holiday tradition and audience favorite, join the Knights on Broadway as they entertain and enrich you with joyful, energetic arrangements of Christmas favorites. This talented, high-energy troupe of student singers will captivate and delight. Tickets can be purchased online.

Brass and Organ Christmas Spectacular
Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.
St. Norbert Abbey Church

Held in the immersive, resonant space of St. Norbert Abbey, this event features the SNC Faculty Brass Ensemble, organ, bell choir, and string quartet. Free admission; goodwill offerings encouraged to support the Norbert Ecker Chamber Music Endowment.

The music department offers majors in music education, performance, and liberal arts, as well as a music minor. St. Norbert College is the only Catholic institute of higher learning in the state of Wisconsin to offer an undergraduate sacred music major. The music department offers a multitude of ensembles that serve the entire student population and presents more than 50 events every year.

Middle and high school students looking to further their musical education can participate in the many camps and festivals hosted by the SNC music program. Incoming first-year students are also able to join our choirs early this summer and participate in a trip to England to sing at Windsor Castle. View all upcoming music events.