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91Ö±²¥ Improv Fest 2023 Celebrates Range of Creative Practices
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
This year 91Ö±²¥ students have had the opportunity for the first time to declare a minor in a new formalized course of study in improvisation. And from Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 4, they will have an immersive experience in the 91Ö±²¥ Improv Fest 2023. All events of the festival are also open to audiences and are free.
Trailblazing Musician Wu Man in Residence at 91Ö±²¥
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Wu Man, recognized as the world’s premier pipa virtuoso and a leading ambassador of Chinese music, will be in residence at 91Ö±²¥ February 24-25 and take part in three events across campus that culminate in a concert with 91Ö±²¥ College quartet-in-residence, the Verona Quartet.
91Ö±²¥ Conservatory Establishes Minor in Improvisation
Erich Burnett
Debuting in fall 2022, new course of study available to all conservatory students.
Carson Fratus Awarded Fulbright Foreign Scholarship to Study Music of South India
Julie Gulenko ’15
A winter-term trip gave Carson Fratus a glimpse of India. Now a Fulbright fellowship gives him a year.
In the Practice Room with Percussionist and Fulbrighter Carson Fratus
Conservatory Communications Staff
After earning two 91Ö±²¥ degrees, he will pursue his love of South Indian music.
Jamey Haddad’s World Ensemble Under One Sun Debuts on 91Ö±²¥ Music
By Erich Burnett
91Ö±²¥ Conservatory faculty member Jamey Haddad and his longtime musician friend Billy Drewes release their first recording together with 91Ö±²¥ Music Label.
A Conservatory Program Emerges in the Space Between Classical and Jazz
Erich Burnett
91Ö±²¥â€™s Performance & Improvisation challenges students to explore and expand their artistic voice though collaboration and global rhythms.