Music

Erica Rosenthal • Apr 17, 2020 •5:02 pm

Self-Isolation Reading Recommendations

Hello, friends! As we are all doing our best to social distance, I figured it was prime time to recommend some of my favorite books and share my reading list with you. I thought it would be fun to assign books to majors, so here we go. Creative Writing The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo If...

Oct 15, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Bryant Takes Lead of the Music Program

“The classics are 200-year-old rock and roll,” said Dr. David Bryant, new interim program director of Music. “The idea that composers write music that people don’t understand isn’t true. They’d never sell a show if they did. I want to re-educate the community about understanding music.” This is...

University Choir

University Choir meets every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Murphy 117.

Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 16:00

The choir is open to all faculty, staff, and students. No audition required. For more information, contact Bill Naydan.Read More

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Think Tank Competition for Funding Projects

The Humanities Research Lab is seeking project proposals.

Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 12:45

Get funding for a collaborative interdisciplinary project with faculty. The Humanities Research Lab (2035 Church Rd) is hosting a Think Tank Competition for students and faculty working on cutting-edge humanities projects (Art History, Music, Literature, Religion, Philosophy, History, Modern Languages). The groups working on the project must include faculty and students.

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Kathryn Jones • May 29, 2019 •11:00 am

Samuel Heifetz, Adjunct Professor of Music

For the past four years, the First Friday Concert series has been held every first Friday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in Grey Towers Castle’s Mirror Room. The series boasts an array of talented musicians, both Arcadia faculty and artists outside of our community. Here, Adjunct...

Lashanna Bryant • May 29, 2019 •10:52 am

Elizabeth Gillen ’19, Battle of The Bands Underdog

Elizabeth Gillen ’19, a Computer Science major and Music minor, talks about her love for music, her time here at Arcadia, and her hopes for sharing her music on Spotify while also working as a programmer in Florida after graduation. What made you come to Arcadia? I came to Arcadia...

Kathryn Jones • Feb 20, 2019 •7:05 pm

Music Lovers: Unforgettable Nights Await You

If you’ve read some of my past posts, you probably know that I love music. I’ve been singing and playing instruments for as long as I can remember, and I am currently pursuing a Music minor here at Arcadia. But, this love extends past just singing solos and playing in the orchestra. Ever since...

Feb 1, 2019 • Lisa Stephens

First Fridays in the Castle

Violoncellissimo! Join Dr. George Atanasiu for a First Friday in the castle concert!

Feb 1, 2019 • Lisa Stephens

First Fridays in the Castle

Join Dr. Hoejin Sim (soprano) for a Songs of Spring concert as we celebrate the First Fridays in the Castle Concert Series.

Lashanna Bryant • Dec 19, 2018 •1:59 pm

JtheMC, Rapper with a Purpose

Communications major Jonathan McCoy ’20 discusses his passion for music, poetry, and performing. What made you choose to come to Arcadia? J: I went to Cheltenham High School, which is directly across the street. So I was always around. I even remember Dr. Loury hosting the Black Male...

Nov 7, 2018 • Lisa Stephens

Sunderman Chamber Music Concert

Arcadia University proudly presents The Philadelphia Flute Quartet performing at this year's Dr. F. William and Martha-Lee Taggart Sunderman Concert. The Philadelphia Flute Quartet is a professional ensemble dedicated to the performance of music for multiple flutes. Core...

Kathryn Jones • Oct 29, 2018 •1:08 pm

Major Joy for a Music Minor

Music was my first passion. I grew up in a creative environment that allowed me to sing and play instruments from the time I knew how to talk. I was in choir and band since it was offered at my school in third grade, and I took every other opportunity to perform throughout my school...