United Music School

10/06/2026

Tonight’s the night! Bring your Real Book and instrument and join us at our first youth jazz jam session.

09/27/2026

We have power to power your music! See local Youth on the Mic -- doors open at 4:30!

09/21/2026

URI GUITAR AND MANDOLIN FESTIVAL PRESENTS NOITE BRASILEIRA: IAN COURY TRIO & WORKS BY JOÃO LUIZ REZENDE | OCT 22 | 8:00pm - The URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival presents a special performance of Brazilian music at the UNITED featuring Choro player Ian Coury and his trio, and Adam Levin (Guitar) & Will Knuth (Violin) premiering a work by Yale Professor João Luiz Rezende.
Two Incredible Brazilian musicians now living in New England! Yale Professor and 2026 festival composer-in-residence João Luiz Rezende will have his piece premiered by Adam Levin (guitar) and Will Knuth (violin) in an evening celebrating the music of a country the guitar owes so much to: Brazil!
Ian Coury is one of the standout Brazilian mandolin talents of the new generation. An award-winning 10-string mandolin player and Berklee graduate, he leads a dynamic trio alongside pianist Maxim Lubarsky and percussionist Bertram Lehmann, creating a vibrant and expressive musical dialogue.
ABOUT THE URI GUITAR AND MANDOLIN FESTIVAL
The University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival has been a consistent feature on the local and national guitar scene since 2015, led by its Artistic Director, Adam Levin. Now in its tenth edition, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Guitar Guild, the University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival continues to demonstrate the truly universal nature of the guitar while uniting artists and audiences alike. It should be noted that in 2023 the festival piloted the Course in Mandolin Excellence under the direction of Israeli mandolin virtuoso, Jacob Reuven. After a blazing success, the festival has been rebranded as the URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival. Today, the URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival has a loyal and growing following that never existed before. The festival provides audiences and guitar students from the community the opportunity to hear and learn from world-class artists right here in Rhode Island. It is the only event of its kind in our State.

09/19/2026

TOMORROW | SWING BAND BENEFIT CONCERT | SEPT 20 | 5:00pm - Three big bands will take the stage at the UNITED for the third annual Swing Band Benefit Concert. The “Time and Changes Jazz Orchestra”, a classic 17 piece big band, will lead off the concert. Next up is “As Time Goes By”, a popular local swing/jazz band that has organized this concert. Closing the concert is the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest musicians in New England. Music selections will include hits from some of the greats such as Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie. Come listen, dance, and donate. Proceeds will benefit the UNITED Music School and music programs in the Westerly and New London public schools. Tickets are $22 for adults/ $12 for under 18.

09/18/2026

SWING BAND BENEFIT CONCERT | SEPT 20 | 5:00pm - Three big bands will take the stage at the UNITED for the third annual Swing Band Benefit Concert. The “Time and Changes Jazz Orchestra”, a classic 17 piece big band, will lead off the concert. Next up is “As Time Goes By”, a popular local swing/jazz band that has organized this concert. Closing the concert is the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest musicians in New England. Music selections will include hits from some of the greats such as Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie. Come listen, dance, and donate. Proceeds will benefit the UNITED Music School and music programs in the Westerly and New London public schools. Tickets are $22 for adults/ $12 for under 18.

08/10/2026

A few spots left!

UMS SUMMER CAMP | MUSIC THEATER AUDITION PREPARATION | Aug 17-21 | 10am-1pm - A few spots remain in this five-day intensive for grades 8-12 at the United Music School.
Students will build real audition skills from the ground up: how to make an audition cut, choose the right material for the show and for their own voice, work with a live accompanist, and walk into any audition room confident and ready.
Led by Moriah Perrett & Sara Johnsen. At least one year of singing experience required. $200. Financial aid available.
Tap the link in bio to register.

08/08/2026

Members of the UNITED Jazz Combo were so thrilled to perform at the Mystic Aquarium Ocean’s Treasure Gala last night! Even the beluga got into the act!

08/01/2026

UMS SUMMER CAMP | MUSIC THEATER AUDITION PREPARATION | Aug 17-21 | 10am-1pm - A few spots remain in this five-day intensive for grades 8-12 at the United Music School.
Students will build real audition skills from the ground up: how to make an audition cut, choose the right material for the show and for their own voice, work with a live accompanist, and walk into any audition room confident and ready.
Led by Moriah Perrett & Sara Johnsen. At least one year of singing experience required. $200. Financial aid available.
Tap the link in bio to register.

08/01/2026

Today Saturday August 1st spend some beautiful summer hours in our wonderful ocean community at the Stonington Como Village Fair and enjoy the music with UMS!

07/09/2026

Fabulous day at the Aquarium for A Band Called PoP & the penguins!!!