Photo courtesy of Contemporary Youth Orchestra
Contemporary Youth Orchestra announces new residency with Case Western Reserve University Department of Music
The partnership is expected to include a series of concerts, workshops, and special events hosted at CWRU, offering musicians and students the opportunity to work together on innovative projects.
Brianna Bell’s composition “Secrets of the Ocean” showcased at 2024 International Women’s Brass Conference in Japan
The IWBC 2024 held in Mito City, Japan from August 14–18 welcomed an exciting contribution from CWRU's own Brianna Bell, a Music Education Master of Arts with Licensure (MAL) student.
Francesca Brittan, Professor of Music, serves as scholar-in-residence at The Bard Music Festival
Brittan took part in The Bard Music Festival in New York City where she represented CWRU as a scholar-in-residence and talked about the book she co-authored, "Berlioz and His World."
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army/Sergeant First Class Erin McHale
Striking a chord
Musician, activist and alumnus Vincenzo Volpe is in a U.S. Army band that performs at events from White House ceremonies to NBA games.
Nathan B. Kruse, Professor of Music Education, begins role as Department Chair
Promoted from associate professor and associate chair, Nathan Kruse will begin the role of professor and chair of the Department of Music, succeeding David Rothenberg after 9 years of service.
Department of Music announces two music education faculty promotions
Dr. Ryan Scherber, Director of Bands, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure and Dr. Christopher Clark, Director of Choirs, to Instructor.