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Uplifting Their Voices: Ukraine Takes Spotlight During Fall Arts Events

Ukrainian music, literature and art come to life this fall, with visits from the Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus and the translator and artist Veronika Yadukha.

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Stars of Fall 2023

Dickinson performers, artists and writers will present an array of compelling public events this fall. Get ready for these exciting events.

The Dickinson College Orchestra performs at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle.

History in the Making: Dickinson Presents Beethoven's Majestic Ninth

While the College Choir had performed the choral final movement, Dickinson musicians have never before presented Beethoven's greatest symphony, "Ode to Joy," in its entirety. That changes April 30.

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A Night of Song and Community: Jewish Singer-Songwriter Elana Arian Visits Campus

Nationally recognized artist performs at Dickinson, sharing songs and stories with the community.

Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Dream Team: Students, Renowned Artists Collaborate on Experimental Multi-arts Work

Are we dreaming? Students worked with the HawtPlates to create a convention-busting spring production, onstage April 2.

Emilio Gurany '25 is a double major in music and history.

Student Snapshot: Emilio Gurany '25

Meet Emilio Gurany '25, a history and music double major, jazz musician, RA, tutor, and teaching assistant who's exploring a career in law.

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Student Snapshot: Louis-David Kakou '23

“Dickinson's education allowed me to enter rooms where real decisions are made,” says Louis-David Kakou ’23, a political-science major who interned at UNESCO in Paris.

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From Dreamland to Dystopia, With Jolts of Joy

This spring, Dickinson arts departments explore dream worlds; immigrant, Indigenous and refugee experiences; a landmark work never before performed on campus; and much more.

LIlian Gittines '24 is an educational-studies major with an American-studies minor who teaches violin over the summer. She's currently studying abroad.

Student Snapshot: Lilian Gittines ’24

Meet Lilian Gittines ’24, an educational studies major who plays the violin in Dickinson’s string quartet.

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Flash performance brings 'Ode to Joy' to Britton Plaza

The Dickinson College Choir performs an excerpt from the final movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

This image of a star forming was one of the first pictures released to the public that were taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Evoking the Wonder of James Webb Space Telescope Through Sound

Discover the stellar inspiration behind Dickinson's fall 2022 choir concert, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13.

Third Coast Percussion performs live music for a dance class at Dickinson. Photo by Dan Loh.

Recent Arts Residencies Explore Potent Themes Through Sight and Sound

In recent weeks, Dickinson has welcomed visiting artists to campus to serve impactful residencies. Here's why that's so important for our arts students and for the whole college community.

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An Autumn to Remember: Fall Arts Announced

Open your calendar app! You don’t want to miss the public arts events at Dickinson this fall.

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Dickinson College Faculty Select Recipient of Highest Teaching Honor

Dickinson’s faculty recently honored Jennifer Blyth, professor of music, with the college’s highest teaching honor, the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Eli Goeltz '22

Student Snapshot: Eli Goeltz '22

Meet Eli Goeltz ’22, a drummer, vocalist and international business & management major with minors in music and French.

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