
St. Pierre named fall 2020 student marshal
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
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 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 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,
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