Nov 29, 2011
The Neuroscience of Music: Course Explores How Songs Can Help Heal the Brain
ABC’s Primetime recently profiled Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically injured by a gunshot wound to the head in January. In discussing…
Music
Nov 22, 2011
John Hunt ’01 Makes Musical Debut on MTV’s The Challenge: Rivals
In today’s competitive music industry, a composer’s big break can occur in a matter of seconds after several disappointments. No one knows that better…
Nov 16, 2011
Music Research Allows Tracy McFarlan ’13 to Cross Academic Boundaries
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Aside from some viola lessons in middle school, Tracy McFarlan ’13 (Yardley, Pa.) hasn’t had much experience with music—but…
May 13, 2011
Music Professor Skip Wilkins Releases Two New Jazz Albums
As Skip Wilkins, associate professor of music, was preparing to leave for Brooklyn to record a new album, After, with bassist Scott Lee and drummer Jeff…
Apr 1, 2011
Contemporary Music Ensemble Brings Together Diverse Talents of Students and Faculty in Creative Collaboration
When the Contemporary Music Ensemble took the stage for its debut concert this March, it was the product of the innovative vision of its director, Kirk…
Mar 22, 2011
Marquis Players Present Annual Musical Fundraiser Aida March 31-April 2
The Marquis Players will present this year’s musical fundraiser, Aida, at 8 p.m. March 31 and April 1and 3 p.m. April 2 in the Williams Center for the…
Mar 19, 2011
Indian Master Musicians Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar Perform March 22 at Williams Center
Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar will present an evening of sensuous Indian sounds on the tabla, sitar, and zitar 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Williams…