News: School of Music

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Winner Jean Rohe receives $5,000 and is invited to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý during the fall 2023 semester to work with CFA students and to an event celebrating her award. 

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The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Wind Orchestra hosts the National Community Band, a project of the John Philip Sousa Foundation, in a tribute concert honoring 'The March King.'

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The tour includes masterclasses and collaborations with students from prestigious Italian conservatories.

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The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Division of Jazz & Commercial Music received five prestigious awards that will be publicized in DownBeat magazine’s June issue.

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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Virtuosi Strings, composed of both faculty and students, will perform works from J.S. Bach, Purcell, Telemann, and Robert Fuchs.

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The program includes 'Prelude and Liebestod' from Tristan and Isolde, featuring Eric McAllister as guest conductor, and 'Symphonie Fantastique' by Hector Berlioz, conducted by Taras Krysa.

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Butler, currently head of the department of music at Valdosta State University, begins his new role July 1.

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The concert, performed by the American Prize Award-winning orchestra, takes place in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.

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This all-ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumni band will perform a program of original compositions and arrangements by noted alum Dennis Mackrel, featuring trumpet soloist Kenny Rampton.

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The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets. The evening's program includes works by Mozart, Schumann, and Brahms.

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The Boston Brass, an incomparable and world-renowned brass quintet, partners with the Wind Orchestra to record the world premiere of Five Cities by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumnus Jorge Machain.

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All events are free and open to the public.