UNCG Alumni Featured on Podcast About their Grammy Nominations
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School of Music Mourns Passing of Dr. Dennis W. AsKew
The School of Music is deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Dr. Dennis W. AsKew, professor of tuba, euphonium, and music education and Director of the School of Music. A faculty member at UNCG since 1992, he served for over seven years in his administrative role, first… Continue reading…
School of Music Mourns Passing of Professor Emeritus Richard G. Cox
The School of Music was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Richard Garner Cox (1928–2020), Professor Emeritus of Music. He is survived by Mary Alicia Cox, his wife of 61 years, and his children: Anna Cox Trude, David Cox, and John Cox, and five grandchildren. Richard Garner… Continue reading…
Alumni Selected for GRAMMY® Music Educator Award Finals
The UNCG School of Music is extremely proud to announce that two outstanding alumni have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Music Educator Award™ presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®. Ten music educators from 10 cities across 8 states were advanced to the final round of the Music Educator Award. In… Continue reading…
The Story Behind Our Miles Davis Trumpet
The Miles Davis Trumpet that is prominently displayed by the doors to Tew Recital Hall in the School of Music has a history. Read more here.
Alumni Selected for GRAMMY® Music Educator Award Semifinals
The UNCG School of Music is extremely proud to announce that two outstanding alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2021 Music Educator Award™ presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®. Both seminfinalists have undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education from the UNCG School of Music. Both are well-respected teachers… Continue reading…
School of Music Student Named Winner in 2020 Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge
School of Music freshman Adam Jones (BM ’24, Cello Performance) was recently named a winner of the 2020 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge from the American Theatre Wing and the National Endowment for the Arts. This national contest provides each winner with a two-person coaching team—a mentor and a music director—to… Continue reading…
Music Students Participate in Webinar Series
[video_embed][/video_embed] As part of the hybrid course offerings with the large instrumental ensembles this semester, the Bands and Orchestras have organized a series of panel discussions on current issues in music with compelling guests from around the country. These sessions are intended to stimulate meaningful reflection and dialogue within the… Continue reading…
A “Red Alert” for the Arts
The College of Visual and Performing Arts last night joined more than 1,500 organizations across the country in lighting theatres and other event venues in red to raise awareness for the arts and entertainment industry which has been devastated by COVID-19. The event was called “Red Alert” and was organized… Continue reading…
Music Alumnus Wins American Prize in Conducting
School of Music Alumnus Dr. Ian Passmore (’09 BA Music) has been awarded 2nd Place in the 2019-20 American Prize in Orchestral Conducting. Read more here.