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Cellist Hanna Rumora and violinist Magnolia Rohrer of Hub New Music Ensemble cheer on students' performances during a strings masterclass in Rubendall Recital Hall. Photo by Dan Loh.
Acclaimed Musicians Offer Rewarding Masterclasses to Students

Individualized feedback was the name of the game as the Hub New Music ensemble visited campus for a dynamic residency.

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Spotlight on the Unexpected: Fall Arts Events Surprise, Inspire

A biogas musical. A birbyne. Stop-motion animation. And so much more. Discover the unexpected—and also traditional—public arts events in store at Dickinson.

Podcast host Craig Layne, left, speaks with Associate Professor of Music James Martin.
Giving Voice to Underrepresented Composers With James Martin

For Associate Professor of Music James Martin, performing work by underrepresented composers is a mission and a joy. His new album was recently feted by The New York Times.

Officer Strachan, a 2013 graduate of Dickinson's music-performance program, plays the violin in uniform.
And the Beat Goes On: Dickinson Alum Bridges Divides Through Music

“It humanizes the badge, and it brings this beautiful connection I think we sorely need.” Officer Alexander Strachan 13 challenges stereotypes and bridges divides with music.

Ethan Hart '24 is a three-time Centennial Conference (CC) student-athlete who holds CC and school records in shot put.
Tech on Track: Record Holder Focuses on Tech’s Toughest Challenges

Ethan Hart ’24 (computer science) is a record-holding student-athlete who’s focused on channeling technology to solve impactful problems.

Alumni from across generations connected during this year's Alumni of Color Reception, held during the 2024 Alumni Weekend. Photo by Tyler Caruso.
Remembering Legends: Ed 'Duke Bootee' Fletcher, Toni Ebron Honored

During a moving Alumni Weekend reception, alumni of color gathered to celebrate community and honor the memories of two Dickinson legends: Ed “Duke Bootee” Fletcher ’73 and Toni Somerville Ebron ’74.

Edwin Padilla '16 works at the nexus of AI, machine learning, data science and management, leading a technical team at Vanguard.
Graduate Story: Edwin Padilla ’16, Vanguard

A degree in computer science and music and a Career Center event led Edwin Padilla '16 to an AI career at Vanguard. Here's how.

Scholar and educator Amy Wlodarski was awarded a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. Above, she works with choir members in 2016.
Dickinson Professor Earns Coveted Guggenheim Fellowship

“I was so excited when I read the email, I think I let out a yelp.” Amy Wlodarski was named a Guggenheim Fellow and 'cultural visionary' for trailblazing work in Jewish music during and after WWII.

Christian Winter '24, outside the Weiss Center for the Arts.
The Joy of Collaboration

“There’s nothing I love more than working on music with others,” says Christian Winter ’24, a music major with a minor in medieval & early modern studies who plans a career in theatre and teaching.

Truman Bullard attends a 2014 concert of Brahms' Requiem.
An Appreciation of Truman Bullard: You Didn’t Want to Miss Him

Richard Koenig '71 remembers Truman Bullard, and how he inspired Dickinson students to hear the world anew. We also invite you to share your memories of Bullard.

Composer, arranger and pianist Maria Corley completes an in-depth residency at Dickinson this year. You can view her work during an April 5 concert. Photo by Dan Loh.
Composer, Students Collaborate on 'Silence Optional' Concert

“It's not often we get to do this. It's very cool." Working closely with rising-star composer Maria Corley, students and faculty present a concert of Corley's lauded works.

Photo graphic of select artists to visit Dickinson's campus in spring 2024 by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson.
A Spring Awakening: College Announces New Public Arts Events

Awaken your senses this spring with invigorating performances, exhibits, readings and residencies.

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That Single Moment of Truth

Assistant Professor of Music James Martin finds inspiration across the discipline and lights the path for his students.

Artist-in-residence Veronika Yadukha (center), with English majors in Dickinson's 2023-24 senior seminar. Photo by Stephen Munchel.
Reimagining the Arts With Veronika Yadukha

Who gets to access the arts? Can you translate one art form into another? Students investigate these questions and more alongside Veronika Yadukha, our first Beyond the New Normal artistic resident.

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High-Impact Residency Amplifies Underheard Voices

The works of underrepresented artists and composers command center stage this fall through a high-impact residency with Imani Winds.

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