Congratulations to the 2021 MPP Graduates!
posted
May
10,
2021
We invite you to read about their accomplishments and hear selected performances in the Spring '21 newsletter, found inside.
NYC Community Interest News
Dr. Tyshawn Sorey Honored with Write-up in New York Times Magazine.
posted
Jan
7,
2021
Tyshawn Sorey. Sharif Hamza for the New York Times
Dr. Tyshawn Sorey (DMA 2017) has been honored with a longform profile of his work and life in the "New York Times Magazine" this week by contributor Adam Shatz.
Call for Papers: Columbia Music Scholarship Conference 2021
posted
Jan
7,
2021
There is a call for papers for the Columbia Music Scholarship Conference, which is being held through Zoom on April 17, 2021. The deadline for papers is February 19, 2021.
Columbia University Orchestra Performs John Adams Remotely
posted
Jan
4,
2021
On Thursday, December 31st, 2020, at 7:00 PM, under the direction of Maestro Jeffrey Milarsky, the Columbia University Orchestra presented "Tromba Lontana" and "A Short Ride in a Fast Machine" by American composer John Adams.
"Current Musicology" Accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals
posted
Oct
27,
2020
The "Current Musicology" editorial board is thrilled to announce that the journal has been accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals.
Professors Ellie Hisama and Zosha Di Castri Awarded Columbia University Faculty Seed Grant
posted
Oct
20,
2020
Professors Ellie Hisama and Zosha Di Castri have been awarded a Columbia University Faculty Seed Grant to produce “Unsung Stories: Women at Columbia’s Computer Music Center,” as part of the Addressing Racism: A Call to Action for Higher Education initiative.
Jacques-Louis Monod, 1927-2020
posted
Oct
13,
2020
Jacques-Louis Monod in 2009. Photo taken by user Acdsat, from Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jacques-Louis_Monod.jpg
The Department of Music notes with sadness the passing of renowned pianist, composer, and conductor Jacques-Louis Monod (Toulouse, France, February 25, 2917 - September 21, 2020).
The World of Gustav Mahler, August 19
posted
Aug
13,
2020
On Wednesday, August 19, 7-9:30 pm, Marilyn McCoy, Adjunct Assistant Professor, joins radio producer Aaron Cohen and host Naomi Lewin for an online class at the 92nd Street Y, "The World of Gustav Mahler," exploring the composer's symphonies.
Marilyn McCoy, Adjunct Assistant Professor, joins radio producer Aaron Cohen and host Naomi Lewin for an online class at the 92nd Street Y, "The World of Gustav Mahler," exploring the composer's symphonies.
New Mahler Podcast To Debut July 7
posted
Jul
3,
2020
"Embrace Everything: The World of Gustav Mahler," a new podcast series featuring Adjunct Assistant Professor Marilyn McCoy, will premiere on July 7.
Steven Schick Wins 2020 Ditson Conductor's Award
posted
Jun
26,
2020
Steven Schick, distinguished percussionist, conductor and author, is the recipient of the 2020 Ditson Conductor’s Award for the advancement of American music, Columbia University has announced. Schick will receive $5,000 and a citation on behalf of Columbia’s President Lee C. Bollinger.
Congrats to the MPP's 2020 Graduates!
posted
May
21,
2020
The Music Performance Program congratulates its 2020 graduates!
Dr. Paula Harper (GSAS '19) Organizes "Music Scholarship at a Distance"
posted
Apr
29,
2020
Dr. Paula Harper (Historical Musicology, 2019), a current postdoctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, has organized a daily online colloquium-- "Music Scholarship at a Distance."
Composer Charles Wuorinen Dies at 81
posted
Mar
15,
2020
Charles Wuorinen (1938-2020), renowned composer long associated with Columbia, dies at 81
The Department of Music notes with sadness the passing of the renowned composer, pianist, and conductor Charles Wuorinen (1938–2020), who had a long association with Columbia.
Year of Water: Music & Arts Library Exhibition
posted
Feb
13,
2020
Year of Water: The Amazon and Its Tributaries is the new exhibition in the Music & Arts Library.
A Conversation with David Burn, the 2020 Queen Wilhelmina Visiting Professor at Columbia University
posted
Feb
7,
2020
David Burn is the 2020 Queen Wilhelmina Visiting Professor of the History, Language and Literature of the Dutch Speaking People at Columbia University. He is teaching a course titled "Music, Musicians, and Mobility in the Early Modern Period."
Call for Papers: Columbia Music Scholarship Conference
posted
Feb
7,
2020
There is a call for papers for the Columbia Music Scholarship Conference, which is being held on April 4, 2020. The deadline for papers is February 14, 2020.
Columbia University Orchestra Receives $1 Million Gift for Performances in Major Concert Halls
posted
Feb
7,
2020
Professor Jeffrey Milarsky with the Columbia University Orchestra. Photo by Alida Rose Delaney.
The Columbia University Orchestra has been given a transformational $1 million gift from an anonymous donor.
Fulbright Scholar Konrad Sierzputowski under Professor Kozak's Direction
posted
Feb
3,
2020
Konrad Sierzputowski is a PhD student of cultural studies at the Department of Anthropology of Literature and Culture Studies at the Faculty of Polish Studies of the Jagiellonian University.