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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 ...
2025-26 Visiting Artists-in-Residence
The Department of Music is pleased to welcome two Visiting Artists-in-Residence with our Performance Program for the 2025-26 academic year. Vibraphoni...
Interview with Director of Jazz Ensembles, Michael Allemana
Michael Allemana, Director of Jazz Ensemble (Photo credit: Liina Raud)
In addition to being the director of our Jazz Ensembles, jazz guitarist and re...
Michael Allemana, Director of the Jazz Ensemble, included in the Chicago Tribune's "Best in classical and jazz in 2022"
This year’s round up of the best in classical music and jazz from the Chicago Tribune features two mentions of Michael Allemana, Director of the UCh...
Michael Allemana appointed Director of the Jazz Ensemble
photo: Liina RaudMichael Allemana has been appointed the Director of the Jazz Ensemble. Having recently served as a Humanities Teaching Fellow and hav...
Three Artists Join Performance Program Faculty
Three talented artists are joining the Department of Music Performance Program faculty this autumn. We’re pleased to welcome Sarah Brailey as the Dire...