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Craig Taborn Trio Appointed as 2026/27 Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence
Improviser and composer Craig Taborn, known for creating singular soundscapes through a virtuosic command of piano and expansive knowledge of musical ...
Graduate Student Awards, Commissions, and Other Accomplishments
We are pleased to share that numerous graduate students have won recent awards, residencies, commissions, and more. Read more about their accomplishme...
Graduate Students and Alumni Win Jobs, Fellowships
We are excited to announce recent job placements and fellowships for our PhD students and alumni. Congratulations to all!JobsTenure-track Assistant P...
Alum Hannah Edgar Wins 2026 Littler Prize for Music Criticism
Photo by Micah Gleason.The Department of Music is pleased to share that alum Hannah Edgar (AB'18, Music) was awarded the 2026 William Littler Prize fo...
Interview with Alum Liana Lan
Liana Lan received her master’s degree from the Harris School of Public Policy in 2023, where her academic interests focused on environmental policy, ...
Interview with Lam Wong, Piano Studies Director
What else do you do during a given week besides your role at UChicago? Besides my role at UChicago, I serve as the Coordinator of Piano Pedagogy at N...
UChicago to Host Caribbean Intensities in Music and Sound Symposium
On June 12 and 13, 2026, the University of Chicago will host the Caribbean Intensities in Music and Sound Symposium. This two-day symposium and public...
Undergraduate Music Majors Receive 2026 Thesis Awards
Every year, the Music Department graduates a number of promising and accomplished music majors from the College. We are very excited to celebrate the ...
Nina Goodman Receives 2026 Cathy Heifetz Memorial Award
The Department of Music is pleased to announce that Nina Goodman is the recipient of the 2026 Heifetz Memorial Award. The Award was established to com...
New Faculty Appointments
The Department of Music is pleased to share that two faculty will be joining the Composition and Sound Practices program this fall.Celeste Oram and Co...