Community Engagement
For composer and arranger泭Ilan Blanck (MM 23), collaboration is integral to his creative identity and career success. His College of Music experience encouraged curiosity, openness and a willingness to learn alongside othersan approach that continues to guide his work across genres including a community concert on Feb. 21 featuring several fellow alumni and students.
This fall, Romanian-born cellist Mihai Marica joins our internationally renowned Tak獺cs Quartet-in-residence. Get to know this accomplished artist! 嚜
Former NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson visited the College of Music on Oct. 24, hosted by the American Music Research Center. Learn more about her visit and the perspectives she shared with our community!
Associate Professor of Composition Annika Socolofsky and Associate Teaching Professor of Composition Mike Barnett are actively engaged composers and singer-songwriter artists who practice what they preach to their students when it comes to self-expression and creativity through music.
Dean Davis shares reflections from the road where hes been engaged in a trio of October conferences as well as two accreditation site reviews for the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
On Sept. 23, the Always a Flutist Faculty Tuesdays recital celebrates the flute through community by showcasing the instrument in solo, duo, quartet and a 50-member flute orchestra. Performers include flute faculty, alumni and current studentsas well as talented area high school musicians, and faculty and staff musicians from across campus!
As artist-in-residence of our American Music Research Center and the Center for African & African American Studies, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist, dramatist and writer Marco Pav矇 will showcase his artistry and wisdom through classes, workshops and a concert, Sept. 22-26.
From Sept. 10-12, members of The Cleveland Orchestra will resume a biyearly collaboration with the College of Music that began over a decade agoincluding a guest recital on Sept. 11, joined by College of Music faculty and students.
On July 28, a new Global Seminar in France includes a special opportunity for local fans of the College of Music to experience a recital livecast from Paris to Denver with digital piano technology.
The American Music Research Center had a bustling year. With the introduction of a new director, Michael Uy, came new events, collaborations and opportunities to leverage our varied archives. Learn more and discover what lies ahead for the center!