Centers + Programs
In 2024, Er-Hsuan Li (DMA 鈥24) received a project grant from our Entrepreneurship Center of Music in support of the world premiere of a piano concerto composed by John Clay Allen (DMA 鈥19) who鈥檚 also a College of Music lecturer in music technology + composition. 鈥淭he Stone Harp鈥 album was released on streaming platforms in March featuring both Allen鈥檚 piano concerto with Li as soloist, as well as Allen鈥檚 concerto for oboe and string orchestra featuring Ingrid Anderson (BM 鈥08) as soloist. Congratulations to all involved!
Alumna Christina Lynn-Craig, a board member of the college鈥檚 American Music Research Center, is making a generous donation to ensure the continuation of the George Lynn Memorial Award and the Alex Craig and Christina Lynn-Craig Living Music Award. The two awards are given to College of Music students on a rotating basis. This spring, the George Lynn Memorial Award was granted to Glenda Luck and Grace Stringfellow.
The CU 抖阴传媒在线 Diverse Musicians鈥 Alliance presents its annual Persevering Legacy event celebrating women composers including those from historically marginalized groups. Meet some of the student performers, learn about their chosen works and join us on March 26!
For composer and arranger听Ilan Blanck (MM 鈥23), collaboration is integral to his creative identity and career success. His College of Music experience encouraged curiosity, openness and a willingness to learn alongside others鈥攁n approach that continues to guide his work across genres including a community concert on Feb. 21 featuring several fellow alumni and students.
Former NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson visited the College of Music on Oct. 24, hosted by the American Music Research Center. Learn more about her visit and the perspectives she shared with our community!
On Oct. 24-29, the CU 抖阴传媒在线 College of Music will host a unique klezmer and Yiddish song residency featuring singer Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell, accordionist and composer Dmitri Gaskin, violinist Zo毛 Aqua and cellist Raffi Boden鈥攁ll leading musicians in the international Yiddish music scene.
As artist-in-residence of our American Music Research Center and the Center for African & African American Studies, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist, dramatist and writer Marco Pav茅 will showcase his artistry and wisdom through classes, workshops and a concert, Sept. 22-26.
The American Music Research Center awarded the 2025 Alex Craig and Christina Lynn-Craig Living Music Award to Katiann Nelson and Kristina Butler, both recent voice performance grads.
The American Music Research Center had a bustling year. With the introduction of a new director, Michael Uy, came new events, collaborations and opportunities to leverage our varied archives. Learn more and discover what lies ahead for the center!
Each spring, our Entrepreneurship Center for Music awards project grants to support students in their professional and artistic endeavors. This year鈥檚 adjudicator panel awarded 16 grants鈥攎eet some of the amazing student recipients and learn about their projects!