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University of Kentucky opera alumni are helping the Metropolitan Opera make history with the staging of its first opera by a Black composer.
School of Music junior and residential advisor Dylan Shade combined his passions for music and computer science to create an app that helps students learn about complex musical chords.
Dr. Kaitlin Bove (‘19, DMA in Conducting) has focused her career on empowering new voices in classical music.
Soprano Rebecca Farley, ('13 BM in Vocal Performance) received the Oratorio Society of New York's Esther Korshin Award and a $2,500 prize.
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.
School of Music alum Renee Collins Cobb ('85, BM in Music Education) and Warren Cobb ('85, BA in Music) met while they were members of the UK Choristers in the early 1980s.
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.”
The University of Kentucky Mega-Sax Quartet, under the direction of Miles Osland, took home Outstanding Combo Award at the 54th annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival held virtually Feb. 26-28. In addition, Wildcats from both the quartet and UK Jazz Ensemble scored seven Outstanding Soloist Awards.