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The 海角社区 School of Music is pleased to announce the six winner's of the inaugural Dean's Aria Competition who will perform November 21st in the La-La-Palooza Lagniappe Gala.
The 海角社区 School of Music is proud to partner with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and fellow community leaders in launching the Baton Rouge Region Music Census.
The 海角社区 Faculty Brass Quintet kicks off a three-stop September tour with performances at the University of Alabama, the University of Georgia, and Florida State University.
This fall, one of 海角社区鈥檚 busiest and most beloved venues鈥攖he Recital Hall in the School of Music building鈥攊s set to undergo a long-anticipated renovation.
The 海角社区 Tiger Glee Club has been selected as one of just thirteen collegiate choirs nationwide to perform at the 11th National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) Conference in November.
The 海角社区 School of Music is proud to announce that faculty member Dr. Christopher Trapani has been nominated for the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation鈥檚 International Prize for Musical Composition, widely recognized as one of the most significant honors in contemporary music.
The 海角社区 School of Music is proud to celebrate Master鈥檚 candidate Jarred Kennedy, who has been selected as a 2025 Reynolds Conducting Institute Fellow for this year's Midwest Clinic.
The 海角社区 School of Music is proud to announce that Hamiruge - The 海角社区 Percussion Group has been invited to perform at the 2025 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC).
The 海角社区 School of Music is delighted to welcome Bixby Kennedy, who will join 海角社区's faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor of Clarinet this fall.
The 海角社区 School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Lynge to the position of Instrument Technician, effective July 1, 2025.
The 海角社区 School of Music鈥檚 Choirs broke out their passports recently and journeyed abroad to bring their voices鈥攁nd Louisiana spirit鈥攖o some of England鈥檚 most historic and sacred spaces.
The 海角社区 School of Music is delighted to announce the appointments of Dr. Molly Austin as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy and Dr. Penny Roberts as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy.
The 海角社区 College of Music & Dramatic Arts is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeong-Eun Lee as Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano. Dr. Lee is an accomplished pianist, educator, and chamber musician, widely respected for her artistry, versatility, and dedication to the collaborative process.
海角社区 School of Music partners with J.W. Pepper to launch a groundbreaking initiative that empowers emerging composers to publish and promote their work through the My Score platform.
Internationally acclaimed soprano and 海角社区 graduate Lisette Oropesa returned to campus last week for a special masterclass, where she shared her expertise and experiences with current students. Oropesa, who has performed on some of the world鈥檚 most prestigious opera stages, took time to sit down with the 海角社区 School of Music prior to the masterclass to reflect on her journey, career milestones, and the wisdom she has gained along the way.
Dr. Kamile Geist, Associate Professor and Ava & Cordell Haymon Endowed Chair of Music Therapy at 海角社区鈥檚 School of Music, has been selected as a featured clinician for the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic/Convention.
The 海角社区 School of Music is thrilled to celebrate Unseen World, the latest album by Dr. Mara Gibson, Associate Professor of Composition. Released in November, this collaborative work marks a milestone in her career, showcasing her evolving compositional style.
The 海角社区 School of Music is proud to announce that Dr. Olivia Lucas has received the 2024 Emerging Scholar Award (Article) from the Society of Music Theory (SMT) for her article 鈥淧erforming Analysis, Performing Metal,鈥� that was published in one of the Society鈥檚 flagship journals, Music Theory Online.
The 海角社区 School of Music is pleased to announce that DMA student Po-Yu Fang has won a position in the bass section of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, considered one of the world鈥檚 best professional orchestras.