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必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### is the place for students seeking a high-level musical education along with the breadth of a liberal arts experience. Students from all academic disciplines participate in a broad spectrum of music courses and ensembles, while majors and minors receive in-depth training in their area of emphasis — performance, American Roots music, composition, music history, or general music.

Daniel Blim

Daniel Blim,Associate Professor, Coordinator of Musicology, Chair of Music

Kristine Mathews

Kristine Mathews,Academic Program Coordinator

Cristina Dorda Soriano

Cristina Dorda Soriano,Academic Administrative Assistant

Upcoming Events

Apr.

19

'A Nod to New Grass: The Music of Sam Bush'

7:00pm

Apr.

20

'Considering Matthew Shepard'

7:00pm

Apr.

24

Chamber Ensembles concert

7:00pm

Apr.

25

Student recital

11:45am

Apr.

25

Jazz Combo at Slivy's

7:00pm

Apr.

27

Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Concerto-Aria competition

7:00pm

Apr.

28

Gospel Choir concert

6:00pm

Swasey Chapel

Highlights

Prospective Music Students: Connect with Us

Past Performances

More than 25 ensembles — including everything from a gospel choir to a jazz combo — are open to any student who enjoys music.

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Spotlights

Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him

必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

Sun Min Kim

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5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

His path to piano, the mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom he finds in teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college

Megan Barker ’25

Making their mark with Messiah

This year’s performance of Handel’s epic work included student soloists, a new twist on a long-running 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### tradition.

Kim by his pianos

5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

Kim talks about his path to piano, the late mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom of teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college.

Ellie Blasko '23 sitting next to a piano

Playing to her strengths

必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### helped triple major Ellie Blasko '23 explore her passion for piano, discover new interests, and land a dream job in Beverly Hills.

Jaelyn Roth ’23, building a graph to illustrate her research

Peering into black holes

Physics major Jaelyn Roth’s research helps astrophysicists see supermassive black holes and their related phenomenon more clearly.

Blue Grass Boys

The surprising history of Bluegrass music

Visiting professor Heather Grimm ’17 shares an intriguing history of Bluegrass music.

Sydney Kistler

Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.

Winter 2022 cover

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The ON Switch

Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination

Bluegrass students performing in Swasey Chapel

Bluegrass Goes to 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址

Praise for DU’s program from top bluegrass magazine

Tejido de Voces rehearsal (photo by Ron Abram)

Building Bridges: Ron Abram, Collaboration and Tejido de Voces

The importance of art - especially in a world divided by COVID, politics, and distance - is a tangible thing.

Bryan Blaskie '09

Monkey business hits Broadway

Musical composer Bryan Blaskie '09 shares his thoughts about the bright lights of Broadway and why getting a bad grade can actually be a good thing.

Sueshin “Sarah” Moon ’22

How We Live

Connecting Two Worlds

Sueshin “Sarah” Moon ’22 has made it her mission to enhance the 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### experience for her fellow international students.

Ching-chu Hu and Leonard Bernstein

A Moment With Bernstein Himself

Professor of Music Ching-chu Hu recalls conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Meg Odell '19 and Sam Fujikawa '22 in a Singers Theatre Workshop performance

How We Learn

Making Magic Through Musical Theatre

Sam Fujikawa ’22 and Meg Odell ’19 gain experience and technique as they perform for competitions and in productions.

What's Happening

University News

Three 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### professors awarded tenure in 2024

必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### welcomes newly tenured faculty Cristina Caldari, Justin Coleman, and Philip Rudd.

Blending voices and sharing stories in the ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ oratorio

Professor Harris Ipock conducts this “meditation on the oneness that all human beings share.”

Performances

Bluegrass Festival features nationally renowned bands

Bluegrass bands blend traditional sounds and creative energy

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