Grammy 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 […]
read moreAnnouncing the launch of the Community Piano program at the University of Arizona School of Music! The Community Piano (CP) program will offer piano instruction for members of the community of Tucson. Instruction will be given by University of Arizona piano pedagogy students. The educational benefit is twofold. Community members will have the opportunity to […]
read moreJoin the Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIAR) for the next event in its speaker series, featuring two presentations that explore collaboration, innovation, and the evolving landscape of academic research. The event will be held at Slonaker House Living Room at 1027 E. 2nd Street. In “Building Collaborative Research Partnerships in Schools,” Dr. Kelsey Nussbaum, assistant professor of music […]
read moreChuan Choy spent the summer conducting musical performances and research in Argentina and Brazil, supported by the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Choy, a second-year doctoral student studying piano, presented two musical performances, a masterclass, and research sessions to communities within the Pestalozzi School in Buenos Aires, Argentina as well as State University of […]
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