College welcomes new faculty
Virtual 5K to benefit Blue Band Legacy Fund
Blue Band alumni may not be able to return to Penn State for Homecoming this year, but they can connect virtually by participating in the ABBA Virtual 5K, Oct. 17–24. Read More
College welcomes new faculty
The College of Arts and Architecture welcomes six new faculty members Read More
Penn State Trombone Labor Days offered virtually on holiday weekend
On Sunday, Sept. 6 the School of Music will present virtually its annual Penn State Trombone Labor Days event. Read More
School of Music launches live-streamed faculty recital series
The School of Music is presenting a live-streamed solo faculty recital series, “Together, Alone,” throughout the fall. All concerts are 30 minutes and take place Mondays at 7:30. Read More
Music alumna recounts experience teaching in China during early days of pandemic
School of Music alumna Melody Gifford recounts her experience teaching in China when the coronavirus pandemic began. Read More
Thornton appointed interim associate dean for academic affairs and outreach
Darrin Thornton has been appointed interim associate dean for academic affairs and outreach. Read More
Sophomores create online community for School of Music
School of Music sophomores Kirsten Haddox and Meghan Nardella are working to keep their school community engaged through Facebook and Instagram. Read More
2020 Art Business Ideas Competition now accepting entries
Jonathan Gangi, assistant professor of music and arts entrepreneurship is now accepting entries for the 2020 Arts Business Ideas Competition. Read More
Benitez appointed scholarship and research editor of the College Music Symposium
Vincent P. Benitez, associate professor of music theory, has been appointed as the Scholarship and Research Editor
Read MoreHelp us tune the new recital hall!
We need 400 people to help us tune the School of Music's new recital hall on October
Read MoreMusic faculty perform in Cuba
Faculty from four universities joined forces with jazz musicians in Santiago de Cuba in September for the
Read MoreSchool of Music senior awarded Brewster Scholarship
Congratulations to senior Celeste Belknap, who has been awarded the 2018 Marjorie Jane Brewster Memorial Scholarship, one
Read MoreSing Out! competition winners announced
Following a two-week residency which offered visitors to the Borland Project Space a behind-the scenes look at
Read MoreInterdisciplinary lab will explore the effects of music on the brain
Pitch Exploration Lab, a space created for undergraduate or graduate students from any major to explore music,
Read MoreCollege of Arts and Architecture names student marshal for fall 2018 commencement
Landscape Architecture student Cristina Frass has been named the College of Arts and Architecture's fall 2018 student
Read MoreAlum participates in Partners in Music program as a teacher
Emma Van Allen ('14 B.M.E) participated in the fall 2018 Partners in Music program – this time
Read MoreLusk’s bi-annual trombone recital to feature special guests
Mark L. Lusk, School of Music Professor, will hold his 63rd bi-annual trombone recital on Jan. 28
Read MoreMusic Ed alum receives N.J. Governor’s Educator of the Year Award
Libby Gopal ('02 B.S. Music Education) was recently selected as the recipient of the New Jersey Governor's
Read MoreMiller/Junker Family Music Scholarship extended
Christine Miller Junker ('87 B.S. Music Ed, '91 M.B.A.) and Philip Junker have made a significant financial
Read MoreCollege of Arts and Architecture student marshals lead classmates in May 4 graduation ceremony
Approximately 200 College of Arts and Architecture undergraduates received their degrees on May 4, 2019, led by
Read MoreSchool of Music pianist excels in international competition
Penn State School of Music graduate student Jiwon Ha, a pianist from South Korea, recently won third
Read MoreEdgy new musical “The Last Day” adds another chapter to Reid’s Penn State story
There was a time when former Nittany Lion and Cincinnati Bengal football star Mike Reid terrorized his
Read MoreInternational tours a highlight for Penn State choir members
This summer, 32 members of the Concert Choir, along with School of Music faculty members Christopher Kiver,
Read MoreSchool of Music has strong representation at music educators’ symposium
The Penn State School of Music was represented by eight scholars at this year's Symposium on Music
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