Betsy McCann (BA '03, music education and flute performance) director of athletic and marching bands, reflects on her experiences, the impact of donor support, and her vision…
Yilin Bao will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor with the University Symphony Orchestra in Ted Mann Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Women have only been able to participate fully in the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band for 50 years. This fact is surprising to many individuals when they first hear it, but…
School of Music choral ensemble students recently had a special opportunity to work with Alexander Lloyd Blake, an award-winning artist conductor, composer/arranger, vocal…
The School of Music is deeply saddened by the passing of Associate Professor of Voice Wendy Zaro-Mullins, a beloved and impactful member of our voice faculty. An…
The University of Minnesota School of Music joins the wider Twin Cities music community in mourning the loss of beloved violinist Jorja Fleezanis. In addition to serving on…
Congratulations to School of Music Student Colin Bracewell for winning the $5,000 Music Forward - Affinity Plus Scholarship. Bracewell was one of six students across the…
Ted Mann Concert Hall’s stage is getting a makeover! We’re excited to share some progress pictures on the ongoing floor replacement construction ahead of the 30th anniversary…
July brought the return of the Wind Band Conducting Workshop to the Ted Mann Concert Hall stage for the first time since 2019. The 2022 workshop welcomed 31 participants from…
The School of Music is thrilled to announce that Chul Young Kim (DMA, vocal performance, 2021) has recently been appointed Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Music…
It’s easier than ever to participate in a School of Music Ensemble! 2022 virtual auditions for University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Band, and University…
Hisham Bravo Groover (DMA, orchestral conducting, 2022) has been appointed the newest Philharmonic Conductor of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony.
Congratulations to alumna Kathryn Huether (PhD, Musicology, 2021) for her appointment as Bowdoin College’s 2022-2023 Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology.
The School of Music is honored to announce that alumna Paula Gudmundson has been named a 2022-23 recipient of the prestigious $25,000 McKnight Fellowship. The fellowship is…
The School of Music is excited to share that alumnus Ernesto Estigarribia, (MM viola performance, 2016 DMA orchestral conducting, 2020) has recently been appointed Music…
School of Music students have many opportunities to take their education abroad during their time at the University. Professor Fernando Meza recently took his percussion…
Following a national search, the School of Music is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sivan Cohen Elias as Assistant Professor of Composition/Technology Emphasis…
The School of Music is pleased to announce that, following a national search, current affiliate faculty member Sangyoon Kim has been named Assistant Professor of Clarinet.
The School of Music is delighted to announce that Hui Chen has won the annual Marvin O. Mechelke II Competition, which is open to undergraduate and graduate competitors in…
