Arts & Cultural Programs

Hear Kaycee Colburn, JCC artist in residence through Creatives Rebuild New York, discuss "Hashtags," an exhibition mean to spark a conversation about Native American issues that have received little media coverage today and historically.

The exhibition is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through May 24 at the Center Gallery, located on the second floor of the College Center at 260 N. Union St.

Dr. Neil Flory and Professor Justin March will be recognizing Poem-in-my-Pocket Day by reading from their works of poetry. Dr. Flory recently published "mudtrombones knotted in the spill." Join us in celebrating the art of poetry with two of JCC's very own!

Percussionist, composer, producer, and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Wendell Rivera will perform in concert with his ensemble, which has been the cornerstone of Latin music in Western New York for more than two decades.

You're invited to enjoy musical selections performed by JCC's best student soloists! 

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2023 Student Recital. This eclectic program is open to the public and will feature the department's best student soloists, performing selections from Bach to Broadway and beyond. 

The concert will also be live streamed via Zoom.

Great performances, and great music ahead!

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2023 Faculty Recital. This eclectic program is open to the public and will feature faculty soloists and ensembles performing music in a variety of styles. 

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2023 Spring Jam! This energetic and exciting concert is open to the public and features JCC Rock Ensembles, directed by Bill Eckstrom, performing a variety of selections in a range of styles. The concert will also be streamed via Zoom.

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2023 Spring Concert!

This exciting program is open to the public and will feature the JCC Concert Choir and Concert Band performing a variety of selections in different styles. The Concert Choir is directed by Julie Costantini and the Concert Band is under the direction of Chris Wakefield. This event will also be live streamed via Zoom.
 

JCC welcomes artist, hip-hop/jazz musician, storyteller, poet, and entrepreneur A.I. The Anomaly (Aitina Fareed-Cooke) for a three-day residency. A.I. is dedicated to the utilization of music, lyricism, photography, and cinematography as her “weapons of mass creativity” to capture thought-provoking stories.

Residency Schedule
Presents to Songwriting Class:

• Tuesday, April 11 
• 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
• SHEL 121

Presents to Aural Skills Class:

JCC welcomes artist, hip-hop/jazz musician, storyteller, poet, and entrepreneur A.I. The Anomaly (Aitina Fareed-Cooke) for a three-day residency. A.I. is dedicated to the utilization of music, lyricism, photography, and cinematography as her “weapons of mass creativity” to capture thought-provoking stories.

Residency Schedule

Presents to Songwriting Class:

• Tuesday, April 11 
• 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
• SHEL 121

Presents to Aural Skills Class:

JCC welcomes artist, hip-hop/jazz musician, storyteller, poet, and entrepreneur A.I. The Anomaly (Aitina Fareed-Cooke) for a three-day residency. A.I. is dedicated to the utilization of music, lyricism, photography, and cinematography as her “weapons of mass creativity” to capture thought-provoking stories. Tales from the Porch is a must-see live hip-hop/jazz/storytelling concert!

Residency Schedule
Songwriting Class: