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Congratulations to Alexandra Brouillard (DMA flute) and Christina Uhrenbacher (DMA saxophone) for winning the UMN Bands Concerto Competition this year.

Congratulations to Hyein Choi, piano, DMA student of Alexander Braginsky, for winning the University Symphony Orchestra concerto competition. Choi entered Shostakovich's Piano…

Patrick Warfield speaks to the MN Daily about his desire to focus on accessibility and inclusivity, and how he views music as a powerful cultural force.

On October 11, 2023, the School of Music hosted a virtual event to welcome new faculty members and introduce them to alumni and supporters. Director Patrick Warfield began by…

Innovative projects created by School of Music faculty members are an important pillar of academic success. We’re proud to announce that faculty members Sivan Cohen Elias and…

‘Pretty unserious person’ Matt Healy makes his instruments—and his compositions—sing.

Bubbly vocal music education major Peyton Catron finds everything going her way.

Summers in New Orleans, a failed rhythm test, and a meddling, well-intentioned friend—the start of an unconventional journey to Minnesota.

Opening their 2023 performance season on a grand scale, the University of Minnesota Marching Band honored beloved former director O’Neill Sanford at their first halftime…

Scheduled student recitals this semester.

Meet five University of Minnesota Twin Cities students and alumni performing artists—from acting, dance and music—who talk about their training and why a liberal arts…

School of Music faculty members often have exciting opportunities to collaborate with international colleagues and organizations. Two of these faculty projects include work…

The School of Music is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Danielle (Danni) Gilbert to the Music Education Faculty as Assistant Professor of Music Education…

After a nationwide search, UMN School of Music and CLA Dean John Coleman are thrilled to announce the appointment of our next Director, Dr. Patrick Warfield! 

Amine Berriche’s musicianship and acting skills have flourished during his time as a vocal performance student in the School of Music.

Professor Dean Billmeyer recently gave his last organ performance at the University of Minnesota. He was interviewed by KMSP Fox 9.

There are no simple words to describe the extraordinary impact that Choral Director Kathy Saltzman Romey has had on the University of Minnesota School of Music, the wider Twin…

The School of Music would like to congratulate all the 2023 Schubert Club winners! In total, there are 7 School of Music students represented among the winners.

Alumnus Izaak Mendoza helped land the Minnesota Marching Band in the 2018 Super Bowl halftime show. Now, he wants to help Americans better understand foreign affairs.

The School of Music is pleased to announce that Professor Matt Rahaim was selected as one of the 2023-24 Institute for Advanced Study, University of Minnesota Faculty Fellows…