Features

The backs of two students, one wearing headphones looking at the screen of a laptop with music editing software on it

Peabody's first Hip Hop majors—with specialties in beatboxing, rap, and production—each bring a unique artistic aesthetic.

By Marc Shapiro
Spring 2026

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The Residence Hall: 60 Years of Memories

Inside these walls, careers began, collaborations sparked, and lives intertwined—stories that endure as the building enters its next act.

By Sarah Achenbach
Photos from the Peabody Archives
Spring 2026

All Around Town

With Friedberg Hall under renovation, Peabody students learned to adapt their sound, expand their reach, and embrace the rhythms of life on the move.

By Mary Zajac
Spring 2026

In Good Repair

Behind every instrumental performance lies a vital ecosystem of maintenance, customization, and craftsmanship.

By Elizabeth Nonemaker
Photography by Michael Ciesielski
Fall 2025

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Sights and Sounds

Peabody artists create transformative spaces and experiences that come alive for audiences.

By Marc Shapiro
Fall 2025

Shall We Dance?

Adult students in the Preparatory’s growing lifelong learning classes highlight how practicing the arts at any age positively impact the mind and body.

By Linell Smith
Photography by Michael Ciesielski and Steve Ruark
Fall 2025