With two can’t-miss community concert presentations set to wrap up Black History Month in 2026, The Prior invites patrons to witness a showing of African artwork collected by distinguished alumnus and Holy Cross football legend Eddie Jenkins '72.
GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical, and built a global career around his nuanced, understated approach to music-making. Join us for this very special performance by his trio at The Prior, presented by Music Worcester.
Courage to Remember will honor African royalty and our elderly living legends through generational storytelling, while also raising awareness about Alzheimer’s & Dementia in the African American community. The evening will feature a powerful blend of theater, music, art and dance, all designed to preserve black history and celebrate black heritage.
American organist Renée Anne Louprette maintains an international career as recitalist, conductor, collaborative musician and teacher. Professor Louprette's musicianship is renowned worldwide, and this is a recital not to be missed.
Join us for an evening of deep listening and conversation with Angolan writer and musician Kalaf Epalanga as he brings us on a journey from Detroit techno to Angolan kuduro and semba to Lisbon’s batida.
Composer, drummer and dhol player Sunny Jain celebrates cultural diaspora and the interconnectedness of global styles with his band in Wild Wild East, a raucous, powerful, and jubilant recognition of a truly American spirit.
Please join us for a closing keynote by Angolan writer and musician Kalaf Epalanga, who will discuss music of the Lusophone world, cultural heritage, history and literature.
Enrique Quezada Llanes (Political Science), Sergio Muñoz Leiva (Music) and Mia Beviglia ('23, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World) come together to present pioneering works for clarinet, viola and piano trio by Bruch and Mozart.
Acclaimed choreographer Caleb Teicher brings the best of the swing dance world to The Prior. With live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, SW!NG OUT features exciting Lindy Hop choreography and improvisation. Each performance concludes with an on-stage jam session, inviting audiences to join in the fun!
Faculty pianists Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome, Matthew Jaskot and Ulysses Loken join forces with The Diamonds, a faculty dance group led by Jimena Bermejo, to present an invigorating program of music for two pianos and dance.
