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August 12, 2020
Music alumni and student complete virtual audition training
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June 27, 2020
Music alumna recounts experience teaching in China during early days of pandemic
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June 24, 2020
Thornton appointed interim associate dean for academic affairs and outreach
![Meghan Nardella singing beside a piano](https://arts.psu.edu/assets/uploads/news/_680x384_crop_center-center_80_none/IMG_2663.jpeg)
May 22, 2020
Sophomores create online community for School of Music
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October 01, 2019
Musicology faculty member publishes book on Beethoven
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October 01, 2019
Morgan Endowment helps College of Arts and Architecture students adapt to challenges of college life
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October 01, 2019
School of Music has strong representation at music educators' symposium
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October 01, 2019
College of Arts and Architecture mourns the loss of music professor Mark Ballora
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October 01, 2019
International tours a highlight for Penn State choir members
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October 01, 2019
Edgy new musical "The Last Day" adds another chapter to Reid's Penn State story
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October 01, 2019
Music ed grad student wins teaching award
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October 01, 2019
School of Music pianist excels in international competition
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October 01, 2019
College of Arts and Architecture student marshals lead classmates in May 4 graduation ceremony
October 01, 2019
College announces latest Faculty Research Grant recipients
October 01, 2019
Miller/Junker Family Music Scholarship extended
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October 01, 2019
Music Ed alum receives N.J. Governor's Educator of the Year Award
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October 01, 2019
Benitez appointed scholarship and research editor of the College Music Symposium
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October 01, 2019
Lusk's bi-annual trombone recital to feature special guests
October 01, 2019
Alum participates in Partners in Music program as a teacher
October 01, 2019
Alumna of Professional Performance program named community-embedded musician in Houston Symphony
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October 01, 2019
Two School of Music alumni named as Grammy Music Educator Award finalists
October 01, 2019
College of Arts and Architecture names student marshal for fall 2018 commencement
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October 01, 2019