Music
Orchestras and Ensembles - Voice - Opera - Music Lab at Jefferson Center - Crooked Road Music Trail
Venues - Additional Music - Additional Voices
EXPERIENCE THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC
Music is as much a part of the Roanoke Region as the mountains that frame the surroundings. From nationally renowned orchestras to talented a capella, there is always music in the air. While many productions celebrate the masterpieces of the Western tradition, others bring to life sounds from foreign cultures.
ORCHESTRAS AND ENSEMBLES
Experience the dramatic symphony orchestra, or engage in the melodic expressions of a talented string ensemble. .
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is a nationally renowned symphony orchestra that performs throughout the year. From John Haydn to John Williams, the RSO performs Baroque to Cinematic masterpieces. Not to mention a wonderful Christmas performance that captures the spirit of the season. 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke • 540.343.9127
The Kandinsky Trio is a chamber group founded in 1987 by Dr. Elizabeth Bachelder, Alan Weinstein and Benedict Goodfriend. When they aren't on the road, the members find themselves at the place they've considered home for over 24 years-Roanoke College-perfecting their art, performing it and sharing it with the college community. 221 College Rd., Salem • 540.375.2333
The Alleghany Highlands Orchestra is a community ensemble that performs throughout the year, including a popular holiday production. 450 W Main Street, Suite 201, Covington • 540.962.6220
The Valley Chamber Orchestra at Hollins University is an ensemble of Hollins students and community members. Offering several performances throughout the year, the Valley Chamber Orchestra is an experience. Hollins University, Roanoke • 540.362.6000
VOICE
Representing the oldest form of musical expression, voice ensembles are everywhere. From Gregorian Chants to modern a capella, the Roanoke Region is rich in the art of song.
The Chorus of The Blue Ridge features a select group of singers performing several concerts each year. As a nationally renowned choral group, the Salem Choral Society was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2008. The society performs classical hymns as well as interpretations of contemporary pop. 540.761.4727
Alleghany Highlands Choral is a community group that performs with the Alleghany Orchestra. 450 W Main Street, Suite 201, Covington • 540.962.6220
Looking for an Echo at Roanoke College is a male student a capella
group that performs throughout the year. Roanoke College, Salem • 540.375.2500
OPERA
Opera Roanoke is a world-renowned opera performing traditional opera and modern pieces throughout the year. 108 First St., The Dumas Center, Roanoke • 540.982.2742
MUSIC LAB AT JEFFERSON CENTER
If recording your own original music is what you are looking for check out Music Lab at Jefferson Center, Roanoke’s finest professional recording studio. Do you know a musically minded teen? Music Lab at Jefferson Center’s after school education programs are the perfect fit for talented teens interested in creating, producing, playing and engineering great music.
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Explore Virginia's Heritage Music Trail as it winds through the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Listen to the songs that grew out of the Blue Ridge Mountains and experience the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Traditional Country music that is as beautiful and rugged as the landscape itself. |
VENUES
With so much music in the Roanoke Region, there are plenty of places to find it.
Buchanan Theatre is a multi-purpose venue that hosts live performances from local musicians to the various choirs and musical ensembles from throughout the region. 19778 Main St., Buchanan • 540.254.1155
River Rock Ampitheater 870 W. Edgemont Dr., Covington • 540.965.6300
The Jefferson Center and Shaftman Performance Hall was originally constructed as the Jefferson High School auditorium in 1924 and now features world class performances in a beautiful and elegant hall. Experience great art in Roanoke’s Downtown West. 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke • 540.343.2624
The Performing Arts Center at the Roanoke Civic Center is a large auditorium that has featured performances from musicians such as BB King, James Taylor, and many more. It is also the primary venue for Opera Roanoke and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. 710 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • 540.853.2241
The Coliseum and The Eclipse at the Roanoke Civic Center hosts national acts with seating for up to 10,500 people. 710 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • 540.853.5369
Kirk Avenue Music Hall is in a relaxed concert setting with the focus on the stage. Features artists of a variety of genres with sight lines and an audio system that make it feel as if it is the artist's living room. 22 Kirk Ave., Roanoke • 540.589.0546
The Sun Music Hall 302 S Locust St., Floyd • 540.745.7883
Salem Civic Center is known for hosting performances from some of the most popular musical groups from Widespread Panic to Hank Williams Jr. 1001 Boulevard, Salem • 540.375.3004
The Water Heater is a multi-functional visual and performing arts space hosting music shows, re-crafting fairs, fiestas, rotating art exhbitions, film showings, and window installations. 813 5th St. SW, Roanoke
MORE MUSIC OF THE REGION LINKS
Classical Ensemble at Ferrum College is a group of student and faculty musicians performing works in the classical tradition throughout the region. Ferrum College, Ferrum • 540.365.2121
The Collegiates at Ferrum College is a 12-member mixed ensemble and swing choir that performs a varied musical repertoire of sacred, spiritual, show tunes, and contemporary music for churches, high schools, and civic groups. Ferrum College, Ferrum • 540.365.2121
Jazz Ensemble at Ferrum College consists of students and faculty members performing famous jazz pieces throughout the year. Ferrum College, Ferrum • 540.365.2121
Roanoke College Jazz Ensemble is a resident student big band ensemble celebrating the history of New Orleans Jazz to the tradition of Big Band sounds. Roanoke College, Salem • 540.375.2500
Roanoke College Wind Ensemble is a group of student musicians performing classics in the tradition of the wind instrument family. Roanoke College, Salem • 540.375.2500
The Roanoke Valley Community Band is a non-profit group of area musicians who rehearse and perform a variety of music. Open to anyone who has a serious interest in music. P.O. BOX 4041, Roanoke • 540.989.4235
The Pan-Divas! of Hollins University is a steel pan drum group that brings island music to the region. Hollins University, Roanoke • 540.362.6000
Alleghany Highlands Children's Chorus is a large children's group that performs with the Alleghany Orchestra. PO Box 261. 450 W Main Street, Suite 201, Covington • 540.962.6220
Concert Choir at Ferrum College is a large mixed chorus that performs works from all periods of music history. Ferrum College, Ferrum • 540.365.2121
Concert Choir at Hollins University is an all female choir with major performances in winter and spring. Hollins University, Roanoke • 540.362.6000
The Gospel Choir at Ferrum College consists of students and faculty performing traditional gospel to uplift the spirit. Ferrum College, Ferrum • 540.365.2121
Hollins University Chamber Choir is a select group of singers from the Hollins University community. Performing various works of the Christian tradition, the choir is a spiritual journey through the religious tradition. Hollins University, Roanoke • 540.362.6000
Mainstreet at Roanoke College features female students performing a cappella, an experience that can be found throughout the year. Roanoke College, Salem • 540.375.2500
Roanoke College Children's Choir consists of more than 250 children divided into three training choirs and a concert choir. Members, ranging in age eight to 18, are chosen through auditions in May of every year, and are from throughout the region. Roanoke College, Salem • 540.375.2222
Roanoke College Choir is a group of student performing concerts of sacred and secular music throughout the year. Roanoke College, Salem • 540.375.2500
Roanoke Valley Choral Society is a not-for-profit public charity group that performs various choral literature while providing local singers with an artistic, educational and musical experience. PO Box 21052 Roanoke.
Virginia Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus is a 40-man a capella group that performs at community events throughout the year. An annual concert climaxes the season for this unique group, which represents the great tradition of community musical expression. P.O. BOX 1725, Roanoke • 540.725.4452.
