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Faculty Recital: Christopher Guzman, piano
UNIVERITY PARK (Jan. 21) – Pianist Christopher Guzman will present a faculty recital on Saturday, January 22
Read MoreFaculty Recital: Andreas Oeste, oboe, and Melody Quah, piano
UNIVERSITY PARK (Friday, Jan. 21) – Penn State School of Music faculty Andreas Oeste, oboe, and Melody
Read MoreMusic education major named fall 2021 student marshal
Brenna Arnoldi has been named the College of Arts and Architecture student marshal for fall 2021. Read More
School of Music serves as example for COVID-safe, in-person events
The School of Music has successfully returned to live, in-person events, with COVID-19 protocols in line with the latest research on aerosol transmission. Read More
College of Arts and Architecture to honor Alumni Award recipients on Nov. 5
The College of Arts and Architecture will honor its 2021 Alumni Award winners in an in-person ceremony, open to the public, at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, in the Music Recital Hall. Read More
Voces8 returns to Penn State for ‘After Silence’ Oct. 12
VOCES8 returns to Penn State for ‘After Silence’ Oct. 12, in a program featuring an appearance by the Penn State Concert Choir. Read More
Sekhon scores ballet to celebrate Eastman School of Music, Garth Fagan Dance
Baljinder Sekhon II scored the ballet "Dreamer," in collaboration with the Eastman School of Music and Garth Fagan Dance. Read More
Second virtual 5K to benefit Blue Band Legacy Fund
The Alumni Blue Band Association (ABBA) will hold its second virtual 5K, Oct. 16–24, to benefit the Blue Band Legacy Fund. Read More
Penn’s Woods Music Festival is back with in-person concerts this August
The Penn’s Woods Music Festival (PWMF) resumes in-person concerts this summer with ticketed performances on August 4, 6, 7 & 11, and the free Music in the Gardens on August 14. Read More
Three Arts and Architecture students named to Presidential Leadership Academy
Jackie Zheng, Alex Almonte and David Hutchinson, have been selected for the prestigious Presidential Leadership Academy. Read More
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