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Giang Vo Appointed Director of University Chamber Orchestra
This autumn, the Department of Music welcomes Giang Vo as the new Director of the University Chamber Orchestra.Giang Vo is a first-generation Vietname...
Philip V. Bohlman's 2026 Eurovision Blog Post
And what of Eurovision’s future? The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary, ViennaThe neutrality and integrity of the Eurovision Son...
Alum Deirdre Loughridge Co-Authors New Book
Alum Deirdre Loughridge, née Kelly, co-authored the recently released book The Museum of Imaginary Musical Instruments (University of Chicago Press), ...
Craig Taborn Trio Appointed as 2026/27 Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence
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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...