The University of Akron School of Music

Name: The University of Akron School of Music
Address: 157 University Avenue, Akron, OH, 44325, US
Telephone: (330) 972-7590
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11/10/2024

Jacob Zingery Voice recital today at 5:30!

11/10/2024

Cello Studio Recital today at 3!

11/09/2024

Gerrit Worthington, Graduate Trumpet Recital at 5:30!

11/09/2024

Dr. Lashbrook studio recital begins tonight at 7:30!

11/08/2024

Congratulations to voice students of Dr. Laurie Lashbrook and Dr. Frank Ward for their fantastic NATS auditions at Kent State University on October 19. Thanks to Brianna Best, Chole Eder, Immanuel Kozjak. Diana Banks, Kayla Smith, Sabrina Wolf, Jacob Benson, Alexandra Horwitz, Kaleigh Saunders. Lydia Nall, Avery Denno, Kadence Diemer, Maxwell Smith, Jacob Zingery, James Hassan, and accompanists Julie Lehman and Emilie Hsu for representing UA so beautifully!

A special congratulations to:

KALEIGH SAUNDERS
1ST PLACE MT 11Adult Musical Theatre—Treble Voices

JAMES HASSAN
1ST PLACE CL 8B Fourth/Fifth Year Classical TBB

JACOB ZINGERY
HONORABLE MENTION CL 8B Fourth/Fifth Year Classical TBB

JACOB BENSON
HONORABLE MENTION MT 8 Upper Musical Theatre TBB Voice

SABRINA WOLF
3RD PLACE, CL 7B Fourth/Fifth Year Classical Treble Voice

MAXWELL SMITH
2ND PLACE CL 8A Third Year Classical TBB

Well done, everyone!

11/02/2024

Tomorrow! The Appalachian Chamber Music Players are in Guzzetta Recital Hall, Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m. Works by Brahms, Milhaud, Kohlberg, Dani Howard, and movements from Messiaen's iconic "Quartet for the End of Time." It's part of the School of Music's Kulas Concert Series, and it's free, with donations accepted at the door. Don't miss this stunning concert!

10/29/2024

What a fantastic morning Collage preview show for high schools! 15 schools, 1100 students and teachers, and of course, the Drumline! Don't miss tonight! 7:30 p.m., EJ Thomas Hall. It's truly the place to be tonight.

See you there!

10/28/2024

Collage is tomorrow! The 15th annual showcase of our wonderful School of Music is FREE this year, with donations accepted at the door (thank you!). It's 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St.

Don't miss it! See you tomorrow!

10/27/2024

Tonight at 5:30! Come in costume and join the woodwind and brass students in an evening of spooky fun. It’s free!

10/24/2024

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10/22/2024

Congratulations to our own Mayumi Kikuchi, selected as the 2024 Ohio Music Teachers Association Certified Teacher of the Year! Dr. Kikuchi is in her 25th year at the School of Music, coordinating the piano program and overseeing the class piano curriculum. We're so happy she has received this well-deserved recognition!

10/19/2024

Collage is ten days away! It's FREE for everyone this year (donations gratefully accepted). Collage showcases the best of the School of Music, with special dance performances and some really cool surprises. This is a don't-miss event!

It's Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 p.m. at EJ Thomas Hall. No tickets required, open seating.

See you there!

10/16/2024

We're delighted to have a string quartet this year! Under the direction of Marlene Moses, our String Ensemble has added the "Rock Candy" string quartet. Buy a cup of coffee and support this new group on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. at the Porchlight Coffee, 798 Grant St. in Akron.

10/14/2024

Collage 2024 is two weeks from tomorrow! Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of the Arts at UA on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall.

Presented with generous support from the Kulas Foundation, Collage is free for 2024, with donations accepted to support this and future concerts.

Open seating, no tickets required. For more information, contact the School of Music at 330-972-7590 or email [email protected]. See you there!

10/06/2024

Wow, the marching band and 150 alumni sounded fantastic today at Homecoming! Please be sure to follow Ohio's Pride - University of Akron Marching Band so you can see today’s amazing halftime show when it’s available.

10/02/2024

Tonight - UA's Wind Symphony premieres "Fireflies," written for the band by UA alumnus Dr. Patrick Finley (BM 1980, pictured). Also works by Robert Sheldon, Guy Woolfenden, Warren Benson, Eric Whitacre, and Frank Ticheli. Galen Karriker conducts.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 330-972-7590 or email [email protected].

09/30/2024

New Beginnings (Choral Concert)

Sunday, Oct. 13
4:00 p.m.
Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St.

Mickey McGroarty conducts the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir.

09/25/2024

UA Concert and Symphony Band

Wednesday, Oct. 9
7:30
Guzzetta Recital Hall

Conducted by Dr. Michelle Bell and Dr. Galen Karriker.

Free - donations gratefully accepted!

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157 University Avenue
Akron, OH
44325

Telephone

(330) 972-7590

Website

http://www.uakron.edu/music

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