Board of Trustees Approves Three New Academic Units for Knoxville Campus
Trustees approved the College of Music, Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, and College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies.
Celebrating Black History Month on Campus
UT’s annual celebration of Black History Month kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 1. The month will include lectures, the 18th annual Black Issues Conference, art showcases and more in celebration of Black cultural contributions and achievements throughout history.
Jazz Pianist Eric Reed Brings His Own Special Swing to Hosting WUOT’s Improvisations
Jazz pianist Eric Reed brings his own special swing to WUOT’s Improvisations.
Stewart Named Director of Marching and Athletic Bands
Michael Stewart, a longtime mainstay in the School of Music, has been named director of the Pride of the Southland Marching and Athletic Bands, associate director of wind studies, and WJ Julian Endowed Professor. He begins July 1.
Alumnus Makes Met Opera Debut
Bass-baritone Rocky Sellers made the most of his mainstage Met Opera debut.
Alumna Named Host of WUOT’s Afternoon Concert
Clara Prinston has been named host of WUOT’s Afternoon Concert series.
String Project Brings Music Lessons to Area Kids
Geoffrey Herd’s passion for the violin is infectious. His enthusiasm has attracted students from China, Thailand, and throughout the US to study at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Now he is sharing his love of stringed instruments closer to home.
Music Major Named 2021 Marshall Scholar
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announced the selection of senior music major Elise “Josie” Campbell as a 2021 Marshall Scholar, a prestigious designation awarded to no more than 50 US students each year to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Alumna Named Tennessee Teacher of the Year
Karns Middle School music teacher Kami Lunsford, a 2006 music education alumna, was named Tennessee Teacher of the Year for the 2020–21 academic year.
UT Partnership Spreads Awareness of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Musicians
Over the past two years, a partnership between the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and UT Health Science Center has evaluated the effect of noise-induced hearing loss on students in the School of Music.
Viola Students Perform for Senior Living Community Residents
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, students in the School of Music and residents of a senior living community connected on Zoom to enjoy performances of final exams.
Grad Student Wins Research Award to Have KSO Musicians Play His Works
At 46, in the midst of a successful career as a commercial musician, music director, teacher, and performer, Dennis Belisle decided to enroll in UT’s School of Music to pursue a new dream—being a composer.