Students in the Jazz Improvisation class and MUS 349 Composition class teamed up with artists from the Emory Arts Praise House Project for guest lectures and workshops. The Praise House Project: Standing on Hallowed Grounds October 20 – December 15, 2023 A public art installation and immersive digital experience honoring the African and African American…
Category: Student Spotlight
Solomon Kim accepted to ICIT Festival
Solomon Kim, a senior majoring in music composition, was recently selected for participation in the International Composition Institute of Thailand (ICIT) – a composition program coinciding with the IntAct Festival, which is a symposium for digital media and experimental music in Southeast Asia. As one of the 14 composers chosen from over 130 undergraduate, graduate,…
Siji Osunkoya selected as a CMBC undergraduate fellow
Siji was selected as a CMBC undergraduate fellow for the 2023-2024 academic year. “Our interdisciplinary research fellowship provides undergraduate researchers with intellectual and professional development opportunities through participation in the vibrant, interdisciplinary intellectual community of the Center.” Oluwasijibomi (Siji) Osunkoya, a senior double majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Music Composition on the Pre-Medical…
Music Major Eli Parrish receives Foncannon Conducting Award (MPE)
On May 6th, 2023, Eli Parrish received the John and Mary Virginia Foncannon Award for Conducting/Coaching provided through the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation and Music Honor Fraternity. This annual award is provided to one recipient from an international pool of undergraduate students, masters students, PHD students, post-doctorate students, and alumni of Mu Phi Epsilon. The…
Emory Pathways Global Award
Emory Pathways Global Award goes to three students from the Piano area to study at Prague Piano Festival this summer: Colin Song, Athena Grasso and Vivian Zhao. Vivian Zhao, 21, is a senior at Emory University pursuing a double major in NBB and music performance. For her senior year Honors Recital, she will be exploring…
Student Spotlight: Annie Seo
Annie Seo is currently studying piano with Dr. Cholakova and is involved in Collaborative Piano. As a FLI (first-generation/low-income) student, Annie is involved in Emory FLIP (First-Gen, Low-income Partnership) because she is passionate about building resources and creating an inclusive community for FLI students at Emory. Additionally, she is involved in Women in STEM and…
Master Class with Tenor Lawrence Brownlee
On March 16, 2:30 – 4 p.m., in Emmerson Hall at the Schwartz Performing Arts Center, famed tenor Lawrence Brownlee worked with Emory student Evelyn Sload, among others. This opportunity was made possible in part by the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence program. I am so grateful to have been a part of the master class with Lawrence…