Sundin Music Hall

Hamline Sundin Music Hall with a Playing Orchestra

Many Twin Cities arts organizations consider Sundin Music Hall their preferred concert venue, including Lyra Baroque, The Minnesota Guitar Society, and The Bach Society of Minnesota.

Sundin Music Hall is recognized for its intimate, warm ambiance and recording-quality acoustics. The 325-seat performance hall is a much sought-after venue for recitals, chamber music concerts, and lectures. Sundin is one of the most intimate and best-sounding performance spaces in the Twin Cities. Literally, there is not a bad seat in the house.

Students perform in the hall regularly each semester. Whether they are in one of Hamline University's music ensembles, performing a senior recital, or simply auditioning for a music scholarship, each student will often find themselves in Sundin Hall.

Hamline University requires masking in all of its indoor spaces, irrespective of individual vaccine status. Hamline University is a vaccine-mandatory campus.

Orchestra performance at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University

Sundin Music Hall Concerts at Hamline University

Find out more about the 2024-25 season of concerts in Sundin Music Hall. Check below for dates and times, and to purchase tickets. 

Hamline Music Department Concert Series

We encourage all students, alumni, and music enthusiasts to join us in experiencing performances of our  Hamline student ensembles. These concerts are free and open to the public. View the 2024-25 concert schedule

Artaria String Quartet

The Artaria String Quartet is committed to chamber music excellence in performance and education, promoting individuality and inclusivity while enriching the vibrant culture of Minnesotans and our world. Their thoughtfully curated concerts strive to embrace the cultural landscape of an evolving world by celebrating the diversity of voices in the modern age while reflecting and preserving their musical heritage.  More about Artaria quartet

Mar 23
Sunday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sundin Music Hall

Formed in Boston in 1986, Artaria was mentored by members of the Budapest, La Salle, Kolisch, Juilliard, and Cleveland Quartets, serving as artists-in-residence at Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, performing at Festival de L’Epau in France, and at the final rounds of the 1992 Banff International String Quartet Competition. They have made numerous appearances on television and live radio, and have performed at major venues throughout the U.S. including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Cleveland and Boston. In 2001, Artaria became Minnesota's quartet-in-residence, winning the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for performing musicians, serving as MPR's artists-in-residence, and being featured as Minnesota originals on Twin Cities Public Television MN-Original series. The quartet’s performances are recorded on Centaur Records and Aequebis Recordings.

Program TBD.                                                    

Music in World Cultures Workshops

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us.

Feb 6
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Eric Christopher, American bluegrass fiddle and mandolin.

Feb 20
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Fode Bangoura, Guinean (West African) drumming and dance.

Mar 6
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Djenane Saint Juste and Afoutayi Haitian dance and drumming.

Apr 3
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Pooja Goswami Pavan, North Indian vocals and tabla.

Apr 17
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Gao Hong, Chinese pipa.

Concert updates and donations

To make a donation to the Friends of Sundin, please email sundinmusichall@hamline.edu or call 651-523-2459 and select four for more information. Leave us a message, and we will return your call immediately. Please do not leave your credit card information on the voicemail or in an email.

To sign up for concert updates, email us at sundinmusichall@hamline.edu  with "Add me to your email list" as the subject line. 

Rental information

Sundin Music Hall is often praised for its intimate and warm ambiance as well as its recording-quality acoustics. Sundin is available for rental upon request. Contact Tommy Barbarella at tbarbarella@hamline.edu or 651-523-2197.

Facility amenities

  • Seven-foot Hamburg Steinway grand piano
  • Seven-foot New York Steinway grand piano
  • Orchestral and percussion equipment
  • Digital recording equipment

Rate includes stage manager and crew, concert hall lighting (no spots or colored lights), sound (basic House PA includes podium with microphone and three wireless microphones; monitors and other PA are extra.). Please note that non-campus renters must supply a certificate of insurance or purchase the same through Hamline University in order to rent Sundin Music Hall. Rental costs are on a sliding scale, as noted below.

The Sundin Music Hall season runs from July 1 to June 30.

Outside event rental: Basic costs

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