Upcoming events.
TURNmusic presents shows around Vermont. Our home stage is at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall in historic downtown Waterbury. We present and perform Creative Music, attracting the finest touring musicians and contemporary music and jazz composers between Montreal, Boston and New York. Looking for things to do near Stowe? We are a quick 20 minute drive via the Scenic Byway. We offer FREE youth tickets to shows with the purchase of an adult ticket. Sign up for our newsletter to learn about perks like refreshments offered at concerts by our sponsors.
All tickets can be purchased at sevendaystickets.com or turnmusic.org for our Phoenix Concerts.
Special Spring Concert Series: Music of Place and Planet performed by the TURNmusic Ensemble
Three concerts across Vermont invite audiences to experience music that reflects forests, rivers, and the fragile beauty of our planet. Creative chamber music performed and composed by Vermont's finest musicians.
3/27 Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro 7:00pm
3/29 Mainstreet Landing Lake Lobby, Burlington 3:00pm
3/31 North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier 6:30pm
Past event: TURNmusic Presents Bruce Sklar Quintet ft. vocalist Nina Sklar
Bruce Sklar quintet featuring vocalist Nina Sklar delves into deep cuts from the jazz world and the Great American Songbook. Nina is a highly accomplished jazz vocalist with an original style and sound , and will be supported by a world class quartet featuring, Joshua Bruneau on trumpet , bassist Jeremy Hill , drummer Tim Gilmore and pianist Bruce Sklar.
Past event: TURNmusic presents Rachel Ambaye Quartet
TURNmusic presents Rachel Amabaye at The Phoenix on August 5th, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Rachel Ambaye cherishes her studies and performances of jazz, as they allow for further education, connection, and exploration of African American culture—an expansive culture that has been integral to the foundations of this country. Rachel Ambaye will be joined by three incredible local musicians: Tom Cleary on piano, Jeremy Hill on bass, and Zach Brownstein on drums
Past event: Parker Shper Residency (Night#2)
Pianist and Composer Parker Shper plays a two-night residency at the Phoenix Gallery in Waterbury, VT, presented by TURNmusic.
Gallery Opens 7pm / Music 7:30pm
$25-50 Sliding / Under 21 Free
These shows will be recorded live and later released on selected streaming platforms. Audience members in attendance will have early access to the mixed tracks.
Parker Shper's Quartet, featuring his all-original compositions, includes musicians Rob Morse on Upright Bass, Mike Bjella on Tenor Saxophone, and Geza Carr on Drums.
Past event: Parker Shper Residency (Night #1)
Pianist and Composer Parker Shper plays a two-night residency at the Phoenix Gallery in Waterbury, VT, presented by TURNmusic.
$25-50 Sliding
Under 21 Free
These shows will be recorded live and later released on selected streaming platforms. Audience members in attendance will have early access to the mixed tracks.
The Standards Quartet (Featuring Saxophonist Mike Bjella, Bassist JD Haenni, and Drummer Geza Carr) plays a repertoire drawing from the great Jazz Composers John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, and their Legendary Ensembles.