Renowned Mexican soprano Elena Rivera studied in Spain where she became known for her mastery of zarzuela and received the Lola Rodríguez Aragón award for being the most outstanding student of her generation. She was nominated for the 2020 Latin Grammy in the category of Best Classical Music Album with the Latin American Quartet for […]
read moreWhen you start a music degree, it can feel like there’s only one “right” outcome: performing, teaching, or doing music full‑time forever. But as many creatives sometimes learn, some careers don’t always follow a straight line, and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed, often times, it means you’re growing! Thomas McDonald’s journey began in the University of Arizona School of Music with a clear plan; he had entered the program as a music education major, fully expecting to become a band […]
read moreArizona Arts presents a 2026 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community. Arizona Arts and its units produce over 700 events each year, most of them free. The division integrates the arts throughout the university experience; gives all students – regardless of major – access […]
read moreGrammy Award-winning baritone and Metropolitan Opera’s 2022 Beverly Sills Artist Award winner Will Liverman makes his Tucson debut with an eclectic American program as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival, at the School of Music’s Holsclaw Hall. Called “a voice for this historic moment” (The Washington Post), Will Liverman has been described as “a gifted chameleon of a singing actor who disappears into […]
read moreOne of Tucson’s greatest treasures is the musical residency of the extraordinary David Russell at the University of Arizona. The Grammy Award–winning artist comes every year to teach and perform, honoring the legacy of Sandy and Phyllis Bolton. In May 2014, Russell was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Arizona. Saturday, Feb. […]
read moreThe Tucson Cello Congress annually unites 100 cellists of all ages and experience levels from across the southwest. This year’s theme centers around the concept of “PLAY! Finding Joy Through Creating Sound.” This event is hosted by the University of Arizona and American String Teacher’s Association and features outstanding guest artists, cello ensemble rehearsals, masterclasses, premieres […]
read moreThe Tucson Bass Jam is an ASTA-sponsored clinic for beginning, intermediate, and advanced double bass students, music educators, and community bass players of any age from Southern Arizona. Attendees will participate in workshops, rehearse as a bass orchestra, and give an informal performance at the end of the day. As part of the 2026 Bass Jam, we will create a program designed […]
read moreArizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18 at Crowder Hall, honoring students whose work has shaped the creative life of the College of Fine Arts. Selected for their artistic excellence, leadership and drive to push their disciplines forward, this year’s Outstanding Seniors represent the very best of the College of Fine […]
read moreThe second annual Sandra F. Lai Guest Artist Residency in Piano features Grammy Award-winning Víkingur Ólafsson, performing at Crowder Hall on Jan. 27. Víkingur Ólafsson in Recital:Tuesday, January 27, 2026Crowder Hall, 7:30 p.m.$20 AdmissionTICKETS Víkingur Ólafsson is one of the most celebrated classical artists of our time; a unique and visionary musician who brings his profound originality to […]
read moreA dozen College of Science students, intending to minor in the arts, received the 2025-2026 Mars Science Plus Scholarship, which promotes exploration and helps offset the students’ educational costs. Made possible by a $2 million gift from John and Adrienne Mars to the College of Science, the scholarship is designed to help science students broaden […]
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