The WSU jazz studies program was recognized for excellence at the recent 2016 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival held at the University of Idaho.
The WSU Jazz Big Band, under the direction of Brian Ward, received an “Outstanding Performance” award and was selected from among College Day ensembles to perform in the Young Artists Concert that evening. » More …
WSU Interim President Dan Bernardo is taking on a new role at the university, narrating WSU Symphony Orchestra’s presentation of “Peter and the Wolf.”
“When they invited me, I thought it would be a unique experience that I’d have only because I’m in this position,” Bernardo said. » More …
More than 4,000 people are expected at the multi-venue Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) conference, which showcases not only the influence of music in the schools but also where music education ranks among school priorities.
“We believe music education is important for all students,” said Scott Barnes, WMEA acting president. “Research shows music students stay in school, they do better, they tend to graduate and go on to college. They benefit from this for their entire lives. This is a chance for us to come together and look at ways to better our craft and reach more kids.” » More …
WSU School of Music faculty members Karen and Jeff Savage, also known as 88 Squared, discussed their work with prominent contemporary composer Lowell Liebermann on the National Public Radio program New Music from Bowling Green.
The now-married piano duo met while they were students at the Juilliard School, which is where they also met Liebermann. In 2015, 88 Squared recorded all of the composer’s works for two pianos, including a sonata that they commissioned. » More …
Music faculty at Washington State University will perform three concerts in the next two weeks that support the School of Music scholarship fund.
Performances in the Faculty Artist Series are free to WSU students with ID and cost $10 general admission and $5 for senior citizens and non-WSU students. Tickets will be available in the lobby 30 minutes before each concert. » More …