Share your “I wish…” and witness how quiet hopes can become something powerful, visible, and alive. Students and community members are invited into a shared space for reflection, hope, and change. This student-led event centers the prompt “I wish…” and a screening of three short animated films and provides a space for audience participation to […]
read moreOpera Theatre presents two one-act comedic operas with “The Telephone & Der Schauspieldirektor” March 25-29 at Crowder Hall. Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Telephone rings true in the age of constant connection. When Ben drops by to propose to Lucy, he finds himself in a battle—not with a rival suitor, but with her ever-ringing telephone. Menotti’s fast-paced score […]
read moreAcclaimed mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano will perform the world premiere of a new song cycle by lauded American composer Gregory Spears at Holsclaw Hall, April 7 The song cycle was commissioned by the Tucson Desert Song Festival. Distinguished soloist and collaborative artist Christopher Cano joins her at the piano. Jennifer Johnson Cano undertakes an impressive balance of […]
read moreRecipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as one of his generation’s most distinctive musical voices. A child prodigy, Melemed gave 500 concerts before age 13, including an appearance on The Rosie O’Donnell Show as well as five performances at The White House. A laureate of the 2021 American Pianists […]
read moreAssociate Dean for Research Ellen McMahon will present “Knowing and Being: Words and Pictures” as part of the Applied Intercultural Arts Research Speaker Series on March 20. “Knowing and Being: Words and Pictures”Professor Ellen McMahonSlonaker House Living RoomMarch 20 @ 9:30aRefreshments and snacks provided In this talk, McMahon will discuss her work as the associate […]
read moreThe Applied Intercultural Arts Research department is hosting “AIAR Coffee Conversation on Oct. 24, sparking ideas through community, discussion and research. Featured Presenters include: All are welcome. Snacks and light refreshments provided! “Sounding Art Practice as Research” // Dr. llayda Altuntas In this talk, I present Sounding Art Practice as Research (SAPAR)-a methodology that explores […]
read moreThe Wildcat Music Experience is a new, vibrant, free event with immersive music making, experiential learning, and social interaction for high school music students. Center to the day will be a captivating Collage Concert, showcasing current students at the School of Music. There will also be opportunities to attend engaging lectures, music clinics, and ensemble […]
read moreThe sixth annual Trester Festival for Latin American Music will focus on piano music of 20th- and 21st-century Brazilian composers. Festival events include a four-hands recital presented by featured guest artists Dr. Theresa Bogard and Dr. Helber Fernandes Ribeiro, as well as a lecture on Brazilian teaching repertoire and a master class in piano featuring […]
read moreJoin Dr. Jamie A. Lee for an engaging presentation that explores archives not just as collections of documents but as living, evolving spaces filled with emotion and history. AIAR Speaker SeriesFriday, March 282-3pSlonaker House Through stories and records from community archives they founded, Dr. Lee will examine how archives shape and are shaped by the […]
read moreOur fall spotlight, where you can witness the future of dance as our talented students take center stage. This inspiring concert showcases the original choreography and outstanding performances of the School of Dance’s rising stars. More than just performers, our students are visionary creatives and collaborators, ready to make their mark on the world of […]
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