1. Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow’s dancers

    The breadth of Duane Cyrus’ career as an artist, producer, curator and educator is kaleidoscopic – always changing, reflective and fascinating. His current post, as Director of the University of Arizona School of Dance since 2022, is as chromatic. Cyrus has made impressive strides in helping students learn and succeed. “I’m committed to building a […]

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  2. Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

    Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University of Arizona School of Music, completed a nine-month research residency in France last summer as a Fulbright Fellow.  “It is truly an honor for one of our School of Music doctoral students to be selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program,” said School of Music Director […]

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  3. Message from the Dean: String Project

    I thought I’d take this opportunity to highlight the work of Prof. Ted Buchholz in founding and directing the School of Music String Project, one of our signature community engagement initiatives in the Arts. A recent article in The Daily Wildcat highlighted the impact of the String Project under Ted’s leadership. Here’s a brief excerpt: “Working […]

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  4. Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts 

    The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is excited to welcome five new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year.  These accomplished educators, artists, and researchers bring diverse expertise in art, dance, and music, poised to enhance student learning while driving creative and scholarly innovation. Their leadership in areas such as sound pedagogy, interdisciplinary […]

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