Most musical performances take place in Lang Concert Hall, which is famous for the superb clarity and warmth of its acoustics. Dance events and professional opera performances take place in the Lang Performing Arts Center. All events are free and open to students. The Underhill Music LIbrary provides students with a vast collection of scores and audio recordings. In addition, the quartet receives regular coaching from distinguished professional musicians off campus.
Funding is available to enable the quartet to tour as well.
There are several Musical Ensembles that you can audition for and play in. You do not have to major in music in order to participate. There are traditional large groups like the Orchestra, Chorus, and Wind Ensemble, which are led by some of the area's top conductors. The Jazz Ensemble features a rigorous approach to learning Jazz in several different styles. If you're looking for a more intimate setting for your music-making, you may audition for the selective Swarthmore College String Quartet, whose members lead the sections of the Orchestra, or for the Chamber Choir, which performs demanding, adventurous music.