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On Stage at Home and Abroad: Cole Erickson ’26 Tours Poland with the ˮ���� College Chorale

From singing the National Anthem at a basketball game to performing during a three-city tour in Poland, Cole Erickson ‘26 has found his place with the ˮ���� College Chorale. 

Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, ˮ����, Excellence, ˮ����

ˮ���� College celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.

Workshops, Masterclasses, and an Extravaganza Concert Highlight Mandolin Symposium

The ˮ���� College Traditional Music Series is presenting a weekend-long Mandolin Symposium on February 7-8, 2025. The symposium features concerts on Friday and Saturday night, and an afternoon full of masterclasses/workshops with master mandolinists.

Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Opera’s Most Coveted Stages

Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at ˮ���� College, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.

Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim ’26 on his ‘Yes, and’ Approach to Art

During his time at ˮ����, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.

Faculty Notes: Alum Selects Prof's Composition for Consecration Ceremony

When Austin Rios '99 was recently consecrated as the ninth Episcopalian Bishop for the Diocese of California, he incorporated a memory from his time at ˮ���� College into the ceremony. Learn more about Prof. Jennifer Stasack's composition, The Light Shines, and how its message left a lasting impression.

Joining the Appalachian Ensemble

A student describes how taking a class with ˮ���� College’s music department helped him discover his love of playing old time banjo.

Rick Thurmond ’94: Transforming Charlotte’s Music Scene

Rick Thurmond ’94 wants his home city of Charlotte to be recognized for its vibrant music scene. Through Music Everywhere CLT, he’s working to strengthen the local music economy. 

Student-to-Student: Advice from ˮ���� College Students on the College Essay

Senior Fellows in ˮ���� College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

Roger Brown ’78: Launching Artists and Opportunities at the Salt Lick Incubator

The through-line of Roger Brown’s career is clear: trying to make people’s lives better.

Roman Fenner ’22: Mentors, Music & Medicine

Roman Fenner ’22 says the music scholarship he received from ˮ���� is what gave him “the total green light to go.”

ˮ���� College Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree

On Sunday, February 26, ˮ���� was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.

‘Something’s Not Right Here’: How the Music of ‘Halloween’ Rattles Listeners

The latest in the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween Kills, opens today in theatres. A ˮ���� College music professor talks about the role of John Carpenter’s unsettling score in this latest installment.

Music Department Welcomes Two New Faculty

The music department welcomes two new faculty members to ˮ����, Patrick Brown as director of jazz and Renata Dworak Berlin as director of choral activities.

A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts

The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at ˮ���� College met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections. 

Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances

ˮ���� College honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.

Pandemic Pivot: Entrepreneurs Bob, Weave and Innovate

For these ˮ���� College alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they’ve emerged even stronger.

African Diasporic Musics Expert Marcus Pyle Joins Music Department

Steven J. Knell To Join ˮ���� College as Visiting Director of Choral Activities

’Devil’s Interval’ Makes ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Theme Unforgettably Spooky