Preserving Legacy

Annual Persevering Legacy concerts feature works by diverse women composers

Jan. 18, 2022

Discovering and playing the music of composers who have been historically marginalized is a wonderful educational experience for all students, regardless of gender or ethnicity, says Professor of Piano Pedagogy Alejandro Cremaschi.

Annika Socolofsky

Gaudeamus Award winner challenges status quo

Jan. 14, 2022

Assistant Professor of Composition and Pendulum New Music Director Annika Socolofsky discusses her recent incentive prize and how she perceives her role as a composer, performer and educator.

Carrie P.

Alumna awarded CMEA Outstanding Young Educator Award

Jan. 11, 2022

Recent alumna Carrie Proctor always knew she wanted to impact young lives by becoming a music educator. Discover her passion to inspire youths through a shared connection to music.

Laynie Metsker - Bassoon picture

BME student ambassador: 鈥渋nterpersonal work + music鈥

Dec. 17, 2021

College of Music student ambassador and bassoonist Laynie Metsker recently shared with us鈥攁nd Future Buffs鈥攈er perspectives on becoming a music educator.

JD

鈥淗olding space鈥 for a culture of belonging

Dec. 15, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close and I reflect on my first year as Dean, I鈥檓 filled with gratitude for our College of Music family and all we鈥檝e accomplished in a new and evolving hybrid learning environment. I鈥檓 especially proud of our progress to ensure an increasingly welcoming spirit within our beautifully expanded Imig Music Building.

MWP

Musicians鈥 Wellness Program flourishes in expanded Imig Music Building

Dec. 14, 2021

The newly expanded Imig Music Building strengthens the college鈥檚 Musicians鈥 Wellness Program by better supporting students in navigating the often complex and multifaceted path of being a musician.

Ed Cannava

Alumnus Ed Cannava鈥檚 versatile music ed career

Dec. 8, 2021

With some 32 years鈥 experience as an instrumental music teacher in public schools, alumnus Ed Cannava is ideally poised to serve band directors as an adjudicator, clinician, conductor and consultant.

Imig Sept 2021

Congratulations to our winter 2021 graduates!

Dec. 7, 2021

Our best well-wishes to all!

MFAL

Annual Holiday Festival celebrates community comeback

Dec. 1, 2021

MarieFaith Lane, a current graduate student and Holiday Festival 2021 concertmaster, offers a first-person perspective on the spirit of this weekend鈥檚 community event.

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Outstanding Graduating Senior 2021: Ariel Flach

Nov. 30, 2021

This winter鈥檚 Outstanding Graduating Senior award goes to dual music education and flute performance major Ariel Flach.

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