School of Music Professor Is Consultant on Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon
“What does a white college professor, born in Canada and living in North Carolina, have to say about Southeast Asia?”asks Gavin Douglas with a wry laugh, but quite sincerely. It only takes a brief look at his university bio to realize that he is being very modest: “A professor of Ethnomusicology in UNC Greensboro’s School […]
Tim Hagen Named Visiting Assistant Professor of Flute
College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Tim Hagen as Visiting Assistant Professor of Flute in CVPA’s School of Music. Hagen is an internationally acclaimed flutist, praised for his “technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity” (NewMusicBox) and “real flair” (The Well-Tempered Ear). He has been a prizewinner […]
2020 Distinguished Alumna (School of Art) Sheena Rose Creates Mural for Weatherspoon Art Museum
Announcement from the Weatherspoon Art Museum (June 3, 2021): The Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro will debut a dynamic mural in its atrium commissioned from artist Sheena Rose. The project will be on view beginning June 12. A homecoming is in the works. The Weatherspoon is excited to announce its commission of a major new artwork by artist Sheena Rose, UNC […]
Quinton Parker Appointed Assistant Professor of Music Education
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Quinton D. Parker as Assistant Professor of Music Education in the School of Music. From 2016 to 2021, Parker served as the Music Education Program Coordinator and Assistant Director of Symphonic and Marching Bands at North Carolina Central University. His […]
Theatre Industry Showcase Shifts to Virtual With Positive Results
The School of Theatre’s New York Showcase is an opportunity for BFA and MFA Acting students to present their work to entertainment industry producers, agents, and casting directors. It is often a first step to a career on stage or screen, as it can lead to audition offers and agency signings. In years past that […]
CVPA Will Host NC Association for Scholastic Activities Events in 2021-2022
UNC Greensboro’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) and the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA) are entering into a new partnership to support the scholastic arts in North Carolina. The two organizations will work in partnership to present all NCASA arts activities during the 2021-2022 school year. The following competitions will be […]
Maranda DeBusk Appointed as Assistant Professor of Lighting Design
College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Maranda DeBusk as Assistant Professor of Lighting Design in CVPA’s School of Theatre. DeBusk holds an MFA in Lighting Design and Digital Media from the University of Tennessee, and a BA in Theatre Arts from Furman University. She is […]
Robi Arce-Martínez Appointed Assistant Professor of Movement/Acting
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Roberto (“Robi”) Arce-Martínez as Assistant Professor of Movement/Acting in CVPA’s School of Theatre. Arce-Martínez is a Puerto Rican director, actor, educator, and mask-maker who has performed, toured, and led workshops in México, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and the United States. […]
Commencement Profile:James Stryska BM Performance: Composition
James Stryska came to UNC Greensboro wanting to make music—not just play music—but create it: “I’ve always been interested in composition because I have this astonishment about how music is constructed. As far back as sixth grade band, after we played a piece in class, I would go home and look up the score online […]
Commencement Profile:Jordan Speas BFA Drama: Acting
It all started in kindergarten. Five-year old Jordan Speas walked into his music class, struck a pose, and joyfully and loudly announced, “This is where we come to sing!” And now, many school years later, Speas is still singing. And dancing. And acting. The spark that started in elementary school has grown stronger with each […]