Faculty
We have a strong foundation for DEI work and were seeing progress [...] but theres more workmore positive disruptionahead of us before we can claim ubiquitous inclusivity in our colleges culture, classrooms and curricula.
"The way I see it, the College of Music is an innovation lab with endless potential for defining and redefining what it means to be an artist in a dynamic global environment. By developing an interdisciplinary micro credentialing program, my vision is to model an educational experience in which recognized mastery of varied competencies prepares our students for flexible, individualized careers."
Kicking off November, the College of Music's Piano + Keyboard Program will present virtual and in-person events as part of a doctoral seminar on diverse piano literature.
On Oct. 28, Pendulum New Music will present its second concert of the academic year. Says Assistant Professor of Composition + Pendulum Director Annika Socolofsky, "We're a rowdy bunch that loves to take risks and experience a huge range of musical genres and aesthetics."
On Oct. 19, horn and piano faculty will collaborate with the 窪蹋勛圖 Graduate Wind Quintet and members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in a Faculty Tuesdays program for winds, including George Walker's "Wind Set."
As part of the College of Music's long-running Faculty Tuesdays series, professional musicians, vocalists and ensembles in the college play concerts most Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters, offering students and community members the opportunity to experience firsthand the renowned talent housed right here on campus.
"Working in development is a way for me to take my combined knowledge and experience to talk to others about why its important to fund the arts."
Richard ONeill, the newest member of the College of Musics string faculty, won a Grammy Award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category for his performance of Christopher Theofanidis Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra.
Dean Davis shares plans for summer 2021, a preview of the fall 2021 semester and fall registration updates.
Among 30 distinguished academics, clinicians, consultants and authors, Jeffrey Nytchdirector of the College of Musics Entrepreneurship Center for Music and associate professor of compositionhas joined the Yamaha Master Educator Collectives newly-launched Music Business and Entrepreneurship group.