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Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul McKee reflects on the impact of mentorship and shares the spirit of his new, three-part arrangement of 鈥淧omp & Circumstance鈥 to be premiered at the spring 2024 university commencement ceremony!
Rock/jazz drumming giant Chad Wackerman will hold a rare residency at our College of Music next week. Mike Barnett, associate teaching professor in composition and music theory, shares how the residency demonstrates the college鈥檚 universal musician mission. 鈥淎s an artist, you can grow throughout your entire life,鈥 he says.
The 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 College of Music community mourns the recent passing of alumnus Ben Pollack (BME 鈥14). As a band and choral music educator with a track record of success, Pollack sought to influence large-scale changes in education through music and community.
Nate Bonin and Danny Kaminski are the 2023 Sher Distinguished Musician Scholars! Learn more about these students and their dreams for the future.
The Cleveland Orchestra鈥檚 biennial residency at our College of Music returns for three days packed with sectionals, rehearsals, mock auditions, master classes, a Q&A and a Faculty Tuesdays concert.
Professor of Music Education and CMEA Hall of Fame inductee James Austin, Professor of Double Bass Paul Erhard, Associate Professor of Trombone William Stanley, and Professor of Piano and former Dean Daniel Sher have dedicated their careers to inspiring up-and-coming musicians and educators. We reflect on their contributions, achievements and legacy with gratitude.
In 2013, Allan McMurray retired after 35 years as professor at the College of Music, directing our bands, developing the master鈥檚 and doctoral programs in instrumental conducting, and more. He was the college鈥檚 first to receive a lifetime appointment as a Distinguished Professor and he鈥檚 recently been awarded the University Medal by the CU Board of Regents.
The College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Sterling Tanner who will join our faculty this fall!
鈥淲hen I think about the College of Music, I think about a vibrant learning environment and a vibrant space to grow,鈥 says alumna Sarah Stoneback. 鈥淭he College of Music provided me the skills and tools that I keep developing in pursuing my own teaching career.鈥
To support our students鈥 and our community鈥檚 musical development, the College of Music offers summer session courses and richly varied summer programming.