Jun 22, 2026
Prof. Kirk O’Riordan honors Bicentennial with new composition
“Two Hundred Moments,” inspired by the music of Samuel Barber, is based on fragments of the alma mater and the College’s fight song
Music
Jun 3, 2026
Inside the classroom: From jingles to the bandoneon, music is all around
In Music 101: Music, Culture, Context, students come away with a deeper appreciation of the complexity of musical interactions among diverse cultural groups
Aug 28, 2025
Celebrating faculty: Jennifer Kelly
Learn more about Jennifer Kelly, professor of music, department head, and director of choral activities.
Apr 23, 2025
Student composers experience their music spring to life
Four student composers experienced their music brought to life this month.
Sep 6, 2024
Meet our new faculty: Akiva Zamcheck
Learn more about Akiva Zamcheck, assistant professor of music.
Aug 16, 2024
Academic catalog expanded to include new minors
Lafayette has expanded its academic catalog with the addition of Indigenous studies, music technology, and electrical and computer engineering.
May 28, 2024
A year of musical explorations
For the entire academic year, Rifkin charmed, taught, stimulated, inspired, and entertained students, faculty, staff, and campus guests.
Mar 21, 2024
A celebration of sound exploration
Throughout the day on March 28, the music and chemistry departments will join together in celebration of the second World Piano Day.
Feb 23, 2024
The Lion’s Ear
With viols, lutes, harpsichord, recorders, and voice, La Morra will celebrate its work with Prof. Anthony Cummings and bring Pope Leo X's music back to…
Dec 18, 2023
Williams Center at 40 series continues with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Gina Cuffari, one of the current artistic directors of Orpheus and its co-principal bassoonist, discusses importance of its Williams Center residency.