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Hogwarts on Campus
Chloe Vassot
Whether playing Quidditch on the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Obliviators or becoming a member of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Harry Potter Alliance, fans of the magical book series can find a little bit of Hogwarts on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's campus (and not just by looking at Peters Hall).
Martha Stacy Brought Suzuki Method for Piano to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Erich Burnett
Over a 22-year conservatory career, piano pedagogy professor became a leading national voice for teaching young musicians.
Obies Take SXSW by Storm
Justine Goode
More than a dozen Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni, as well as two current students, made appearances at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, including an improviser whose sidekick is a robot with an iPad for a face, a vocalist and bassist for a punk rock band who just turned 21, and a former editor of the Washington Post now exploring the intersection of virtual reality and journalism.
Stanislav Ioudenitch Joins Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Conservatory Piano Faculty
Erich Burnett
Exemplary performer and teacher won gold at the Van Cliburn Competition, developed music programs at Park University.
Violinist Sibbi Bernhardsson ’95 Joins Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ String Faculty
Erich Burnett
Conservatory alumnus has enjoyed a celebrated performance career with the Grammy-winning Pacifica Quartet.
New Club-Like Venue Unites Campus and Community
Erich Burnett
Located in the Hotel at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, the Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space encourages entrepreneurial efforts.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Hosts Ethnomusicologists' Midwest Conference March 24-26
Erich Burnett
Public events focus on a variety of topics, involve Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ faculty past and present and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Piano Master Richard Goode Performs, Holds Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Residency in April
Erich Burnett
Artist Recital Series concert to feature works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin; conservatory residency to follow.
Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, is 2017 Commencement Speaker
Communications Staff
The college has announced its speakers and honorary degree recipients for the 2017 Commencement Reunion Weekend, which will be May 19-22.
Chemistry and Conservation
Lilah Drafts-Johnson
Noalle Fellah ’16 is combining her passion for art history and chemistry as she pursues a PhD at New York University.