For this first-ever collaboration, The Helios Ensemble and Symphonic Choir will combine to perform the majestic double-choir music of Mexican composer Antonio de Salazar and Italian composer Raffaella Aleotti. In addition, The Helios Ensemble, a 50-person community chorus with Dr. Ben Hansen, conductor, will present a program of works from around the globe, and Symphonic […]
read moreOn April 24, the University of Arizona’s Crowder Hall will resonate with the sounds of home, community, and healing in the 2025 installment of The Connection Series: Beyond My Window from the University Community Chorus. At the heart of this collaborative concert experience is the world premiere of Produce, a newly commissioned work by Atlanta-born composer Sarai Hillman. […]
read moreSet in the 1980’s in the downtown rock and roll scene, two bachelors bet their girlfriends’ loyalty can withstand the temptation of their absence. They return, disguised as suspiciously flamboyant rock stars. The girlfriends, guided by a scheming bartender, start falling for the “new” suitors quickly. What follows is a series of crazy situations until […]
read moreDylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona School of Music, one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduate music students. The Presser Foundation was created by Theodore Presser in 1939. The Presser Foundation helps support music schools and departments at universities across the country. Award recipients must demonstrate a high […]
read moreJosh 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 […]
read moreTURN UP Multimedia Festival 2025 features composer and data instrument designer Chi Wang, guest performer saxophonist Edward Goodman, his students in the U of A Saxophone Ensemble, and 26 selected artists around the globe, March 20-22. All events will be held at Crowder Hall and are free to the public. Chi Wang is an assistant professor of […]
read moreThe University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a distinguished three-time graduate of our School of Music, Dr. Ashcraft has made an extraordinary impact on the arts landscape in Tucson and beyond,” said Andy Schulz, […]
read moreSara Fraker, associate professor of oboe at the School of Music, will speak about her most recent multidisciplinary project, “Watershed Soundscape,” as part of the AIAR Speaker Series. Sara’s innovative collaborations often explore intersections of music and ecology. She collaborated with dendrochronologist Margaret Evans (Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research) and Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth to commission […]
read moreThe 2024-25 JustArts Fellows cohort will present their interdisciplinary projects addressing social issues through the arts. Each presentation will showcase their creative work, from visual arts and performances to community initiatives, aimed at fostering social change. “Digital Art Inspired by Indigenous Tradition” “Tucson Zines Online — Creating a Digital Archive of Tucson Zines Throughout the Years” “Harmonizing Movement: […]
read moreJoin us for another night celebrating Latin American music, community, and cultural exchange at the 4th Ave Coalition Space. This month’s featured performers will be El SurCo and Q’iru! At La Peña del SurCo, we honor Latin American folk & popular music traditions from Argentina, Chile, and beyond while fostering a sense of togetherness and […]
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