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Christmas with the Abram Collier Nonet
Friday, December 4, 2026
7:00 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Get in the holiday spirit with this special Chistmas Jazz concert!
The Abram Collier Nonet is a collective of some of Chicago’s finest musicians, headed by vocalist and baritone saxophonist Abram Collier. From jazz standards to selections from modern pop music and video game soundtracks, they perform ensemble-exclusive arrangements written by Collier himself. | Buy tickets |
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Nicole Lee
January 29, 2027
7:30 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Vancouver-based pianist Nicole Lee returns to the Mendelssohn stage with a varied and vibrant solo recital associated with dance. On the faculty at Valparaiso University, she is acclaimed as “a consummate artist who exhibits a carefully honed touch with the beauty and refinement of fine porcelain.” | Buy tickets |
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Tyler Baillie
February 8, 2027
5:30 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Principal Clarinetist of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Tyler Baillie will explore the remarkable range of emotions represented by the elegant tone of the clarinet from introspective reflection to exuberant joy. | Buy tickets |
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Amy Nam
February 26, 2027
7:30 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Minnesota-based composer and harpist Amy Nam draws inspiration from the physical world to ignite curiosity and express wonder. Experience a winter night of her evocative harp music combined with poetry. Second-prize winner at the 2024 Dutch World Harp Competition, Amy is on the faculty at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa. | Buy tickets |
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Jordan Knapick
March 19, 2027
7:30 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Soprano Jordan Knapick is an operatic and musical theater singer, dancer, and actress based in Seattle. A Northern Illinois native, Jordan caught the theater bug at age eleven in a local youth theater production of Annie. Don’t miss her delightful and varied program of oratorio, light opera, and art song! | Buy tickets |
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Emma Lundquist
April 5, 2027
5:30 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Join Wisconsin-based flutist Emma Lundquist for an evening of storytelling through flute and piccolo. This recital will be a mix of classic to modern pieces that showcase the emotional virtuosity and the timbral range of the instrument to sonically weave together tales from mythology to real-life events. | Buy tickets |
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Alyssa Allgood
April 22, 2027
7:00 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Chicago-based jazz vocalist Alyssa Allgood has been recognized for her dynamic vocal command, sophisticated songwriting, and captivating performances. Twice named DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll's “Rising Star Female Vocalist” and Chicago Reader poll's “Best Individual Jazz Musician,” Allgood showcases modern sensibilities, soulful storytelling, and rich improvisational language in her music. | Buy tickets |
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Avalon String Quartet
May 14, 2027
7:30 PM
415 N Church St, Rockford, IL
Described by the Chicago Tribune as “an ensemble that invites you — ears, mind, and spirit — into its music,” the Avalon String Quartet has appeared annually on the Mendelssohn stage for good reason. They consistently deliver outstanding programming, consummate musicianship, and deep emotional connection with the audience. | Buy tickets |