For the past four decades, residents of Youngstown and the surrounding communities have had the opportunity to experience the combined magic of music and art on Wednesdays, when The Butler Institute of American Art, the Dana School of Music, and University Theatre present the weekly Music at Noon Series. Surrounded by breathtaking American art in numerous galleries, faculty, students, and guest artists take center stage in The Butler's Beecher Court, and audience members are treated to selections from multiple genres that range from classical to jazz, world music to contemporary pieces, pop tunes to favorites from The Great American Songbook,and more. The tremendously popular Music at Noon Series promises a dynamic and ever-changing program.

Music at Noon concerts are held each Wednesday that YSU is in session beginning at 12:15 PM. They are free and open to the public, and free parking is available at The Butler and in other adjacent lots for a minimal cost.