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Accreditations:
School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Last visit: 2018.
Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Last visit: 2017
Music Patrons Pledge Largest Ever College Donation to UK Fine Arts
Growing up in Lexington, Ben C. Kaufmann was introduced to classical music earlier than most. His father, a physician, made it a habit of taking his then-not-so-appreciative 10-year-old son to concerts on the University of Kentucky campus.
Jim Campbell inducted into Percussive Arts Society's Hall of Fame Class of 2021
School of Music Professor Jim Campbell has been a leader in the development of the contemporary percussion ensemble and recently was inducted into the PAS Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
From UK to the UK: Recent Grad Reginald Smith Jr. to Represent US in BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
“From the master’s degree, to the Grammy, to Cardiff? I have no words.”
Talking with Dr. Broadway - alum Kristin Stultz Pressley
Dr. Kristin Stultz Pressley is a Musical Theatre Historian – and one of Broadway’s biggest fans. A passionate and energetic presenter, Pressley has taught theatre at every level – from pre-school to university.