When Derrick Vaz graduated in May 2020, COVID-19 put a wrench in a 5-month contract he had lined up performing with a jazz band aboard the Celebrity Reflection cruise ship. But this year cruise ships were able to sail, and Derrick shared with us his experience performing in a post-COVID environment.
Violin faculty, William Terwilliger honors the passing of world-renowned Broadway composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
James K. Copenhaver's legacy continues through memorabilia display donated by Ken '81/'92 and Maribeth Corbett '80.
Since 2010 Kirk Randazzo '94 has been the Voice of the Carolina Band. In addition to being a band alumnus, he's the chair of the political science department at Univeristy of South Carolina. A true mentor for many, Kirk shared thoughts about his band experiences from the past and present.
Charlotte Downs is a music industry studies undergrad at the University of South Carolina School of Music. She auditioned at numerous universities, but South Carolina felt like home to her. Recently the Downs' family graciously donated a 400+ piece collection of KISS memorabilia to the University of South Carolina.
Whether you’re enjoying the Mighty Sound of the Southeast during a football game or practicing Vivaldi for a symphony concert, music connects us to each other.
Dr. Jay Jacobs has led the Mighty Sound of the Southeast since 2019. Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Dr. Jacobs is Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of South Carolina, where he is the director of The Carolina Band, conducts the Symphonic Winds and teaches courses within the School of Music.
When Colleen Clark was in elementary school in Colchester, Connecticut, she decided to play drums in the school band. It was an easy choice, as she’d already been playing drums with her dad in a family rock band.
This summer, Carolinian magazine reached out to a cross-section of alumni, faculty, staff and students to ask how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their work, and their workplace philosophies. Rebecca Krynski Cox is a member of the Fest Ensemble at the Luzerner Theater in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Frankie was a loving spirit. Faithful, kind, and selfless, she was a driving force behind the efforts to create the Center for Southern African-American Music (CSAM) in the School of Music in 2004 and served as an administrative assistant for the Center for a few years before her retirement.
In “At War with Ourselves: 400 Years of You,” the poet and English professor covers four centuries of American history, recounting uncomfortable truths about racism and violence. But she also sings of success and resilience. She reminds readers about African American inventors, Olympians, leaders and activists, as well as everyday heroes who live out their dreams.
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A new academic year has begun, and we are excited for what it holds despite the ongoing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the safety of our students, faculty/staff, alums, and loyal audience members, we continue to strongly encourage the use of face coverings indoors.
Some of the world's top pianists will take the stage at the concert halls of the University of South Carolina and Columbia June 12-20 for the Southeastern Piano Festival.
Over the last few weeks, the UofSC School of Music Community has been profoundly saddened by the rise in violence against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders across the country.
The University of South Carolina School of Music is profoundly sad to share that Walter Cuttino, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of South Carolina, has passed away.
From a musical first to Carnegie hall these new faculty members are leaders in their field.
The UofSC School of Music congratulates and honors students for their achievements and academic excellence during the 2021 awards celebration.
John will be fondly remembered for his many contributions to the School of Music
The University of South Carolina School of Music is sad to share the news that John Williams, Distinguished Professor of Music Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, has passed away.
UofSC Bands at the University of South Carolina School of Music hosted its 43rd annual UofSC Band Clinic in February. This clinic has annually brought over 400 talented high school students from the southeastern U.S. together for 4 days of rehearsals, masterclasses, and concerts.
Congratulations to Dean Tayloe Harding, one of this year’s recipients of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Music Education!
Recognized for his work in the field of Music Business and Entrepreneurship
This concert pairs Mozart's Gran Partita Serenade for winds with classic jazz love songs.
The School of Music is excited to offer a Bachelor Arts in Music with a Concentration in Musical Theatre