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Interview with Alumna Katherine Pukinskis, PhD ‘16
Katherine Pukinskis graduated from UChicago in 2016 with a PhD in composition and a minor field focus in ethnomusicology. During her time on campus, s...
Interview with Sam Werk, Director of the Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble
Sam Werk, Director of the Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble
What are you most looking forward to in the coming school year?
I am really looking forwa...
Jorge Emmanuelli Náter Will Serve as Visiting Artist-in-Residence with the Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble
The University of Chicago Department of Music is pleased to welcome Jorge Emmanuelli Náter as Visiting Artist-in-Residence with the Afro-Cuban Folklor...
Lam Wong Appointed Director of Piano Studies
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lam Wong as Director of Piano Studies. Pianist Lam Wong, acclaimed for his “great imagination and extr...
Wanees Zarour Selected as 3Arts Awards Recipient
The Department of Music is excited to share that Wanees Zarour, Director of the Middle East Music Ensemble, has been selected as a recipient of the 3A...
Performance Program Director Q&As
As we head into Fall 2024 auditions, we spoke with the directors of the Performance Program to learn more about their ensembles, musical interests, an...
Interview with Alum Martha Kinsella, BA 2007
Martha Kinsella recently became counsel to the American Guild of Musical Artists, a union that represents opera singers, ballet dancers, and other per...
Interview with Choral Conductor and Lecturer, Mollie Stone
Mollie Stone, Director of University Chorus and Women’s Ensemble
What do you love most about your job at UChicago?
I love that the singers in my...
2024 Orchestra Award Winners
Every year, students in the Department of Music's performing ensembles are recognized for their high level of accomplishment in their discipline and t...
2024 Concerto Competition Winners
The Department of Music holds a biennial Concerto Competition, which is open to all registered students at the University and to all members of the pe...