Contemporary Youth Orchestra announces new residency with Case Western Reserve University Department of Music
September 26, 2024The partnership is expected to include a series of concerts, workshops, and special events hosted at CWRU, offering musicians and students the opportunity to work…
Brianna Bell’s composition “Secrets of the Ocean” showcased at 2024 International Women’s Brass Conference in Japan
September 26, 2024The 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…
Francesca Brittan, Professor of Music, serves as scholar-in-residence at The Bard Music Festival
September 25, 2024Brittan 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, "…Striking a chord
August 15, 2024Musician, 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
July 01, 2024Promoted from associate professor and associate chair, Nathan Kruse will begin the role of professor and chair of the Department of Music, succeeding David…
Department of Music announces two music education faculty promotions
June 30, 2024Dr. 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.
Notes of influence: Lisa Huisman-Koops explains music’s role in shaping society
June 24, 2024Each year, World Music Day highlights the rich diversity of musical traditions around the world by encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their…
DMA candidate Mikhail Grazhdanov makes semi finals at the MA Festival Brugge Competition 2024
June 17, 2024The 12 candidates will perform on Tues, Aug 6 to earn a spot in the final on Thur, Aug 8. The winner will receive a cash prize and an invitation to perform at a…
Music Education Professor Lisa Huisman-Koops offers research, encouragement for families looking to integrate music into their lives
June 17, 2024Learn more about her new book and podcast: "A Family Guide to Parenting Musically."
2024 CWRU Concerto Competition Winners
April 15, 2024Congratulations to Emma Bentley (clarinet), Jojo Fujiwara (cello), and Sooah Park (flute). These students will perform as featured soloists during the 2024/25…
Oxford Intersections: Matthew L. Garrett appointed as an International Advisory Board Member for Gender Equity and Fairness
April 12, 2024Garrett will serve as a music and music education subject matter representative, and he will advise on the general structure, scope, intention, and progress of…Music students selected for prestigious performance opportunity; faculty member leads clinic session at conference
April 12, 2024Music students Matthew Smutny and Charlie Apy, were selected for the prestigious College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) North Central Intercollegiate…
Shreya Girish receives 3rd place award in Tuesday Musical's 2024 Annual Scholarship Competition
March 27, 2024The 68th competition drew 120+ applicants. See who took home scholarships and accolades.
Introducing the inaugural Experimental Humanities Fellows
March 14, 2024Nine students have been named inaugural Experimental Humanities Fellows. Among them is Shreya Girish, who is majoring in neuroscience and music.
PhD Candidate Maura Sugg Talks 'Spirit of the Renaissance'
March 13, 2024Sugg shares her ensemble experience and takes us behind the scenes of the Music Concert Series.
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