Anxiety and Animation: Doan’s short film uses visual art to share experience of living with anxiety and depression
Surrounded by fragments of drawings moving throughout a frame, an animation of a young boy with blonde hair and black-framed glasses reflects on a childhood mired in anxiety and depression.
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Arts and Architecture names college, academic unit marshals
We are proud to announce our student marshals for spring 2021. Crystal Dahm, who will receive dual degrees in Theatre and French/Francophone Studies, is the college marshal. Read More
School of Music Welcomes Opera/Coach Blair Salter
Salter joins the School of Music's Opera program as vocal coach. Read More
Jazz Festival kicks off the month of April
The 21st annual Penn State Jazz Festival will include workshops and masterclasses with outstanding guest artists and two concerts. Read More
School of Music Receives Global Response to New Music Festival
The two-day event brought composers, scholars, and performers from around the world together for a series of concert events and research presentations. Read More
School of Music tuba professor named inaugural David P. Stone Chair
Velvet Brown, distinguished professor of music in tuba, has been named the inaugural David P. Stone Chair, an endowed position. Read More
School of Music appoints Percussionist Lee Hinkle
Dr. Lee Hinkle appointed as Assistant Professor of Music in Percussion Read More
MegaRan presents at Penn State
ROARS at Penn State's School of Music and the Multicultural Programs Office welcome MegaRan, aka Penn State alumnus Raheem Jarbo. Read More
C-PAD honors Arts and Architecture faculty for exceptional teaching
C-PAD recently honored faculty members Eric McKee, professor of music theory, and Benay Gürsoy Toykoç, assistant professor of architecture, with awards for exceptional teaching. Read More
School of Music graduate student wins national honor
Penn State graduate student Meredith Fuller was selected as the Eastern Division’s Young Artist Performance Winner Read More
2021 Art Business Ideas Competition now accepting entries
Jonathan Gangi, assistant professor of music and arts entrepreneurship is now accepting entries for the 2021 Arts Business Ideas Competition. Read More
Music alum marches into new role with Navy School of Music
Patrick Cotter, Musician 1st Class, was assigned to the Navy SOM, located in Little Creek, Virginia, where he will will conduct the Ceremonial Band and educate Navy musicians. Read More
Brown selected for virtual ensemble in honor of presidential inauguration
Distinguished Professor Velvet Brown is one of 14 musicians nationwide chosen for a virtual ensemble performance of the "Inauguration Fanfares," to be livestreamed on Jan. 19. Read More
Johnson named recipient of School of Music’s Brewster Scholarship
Tucker Johnson, an undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition, is the recipient of the prestigious Marjorie Jane Brewster Memorial Music Scholarship. Read More
St. Pierre named fall 2020 student marshal
Pia St. Pierre, of State College, Pa., has been named the fall 2020 student marshal for the College of Arts and Architecture. Read More
Tony Leach produces “One Mo’ River to Cross” featuring responses to race issues
Tony Leach's "One Mo' River to Cross" features Penn Staters' response to race issues via music and spoken word performances. Read More
School of Music receives $2 million endowment to establish faculty chair
The David P. Stone Chair in the School of Music has been established in the name of the late Penn State alumnus, philanthropist and music enthusiast. Read More
Music Education alum compiles book with fellow School of Music contributors
Music Ed alum Dr. Brian Winnie compiled "The Conductor's Companion: 100 Rehearsal Techniques, Imaginative Ideas, Quotes and Facts" with contributions from Music alums and faculty. Read More
Women of Color Symposium set for Oct. 28
The 2020 Women of Color in Arts and Design Symposium, featuring alumni from across the college, will be Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read More
Nichols’ article addresses equity in music education during pandemic
Bryan E. Nichols' article, "Equity in Music Education: Access to Learning During the Pandemic and Beyond," has been published in Music Educators Journal. Read More
School of Music leans on science to find harmony during pandemic
Faced with unique, unprecedented challenges the School of Music takes a science-based approach to pedagogy during a pandemic. Read More
Students launch radio show to safely share new music during pandemic
Members of Living Music, a student-run organization focused on promoting new music, have not let the COVID-19 pandemic squash their plans to launch a radio show on WKPS 90.7. Read More
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