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Jacqueline Pollauf’s Book Acclaimed by Harp Column Magazine
Jacqueline Pollauf’s (MB ’06, Harp; MM ’07, Harp and Pedagogy) most recent publication, Choral Repertoire: Harp Parts was reviewed by the Harp Column Magazine in
Carter Brey to Retire from Principal Cello of the New York Philharmonic
Carter Brey, (BM ’76, Cello) the principal cello of the New York Philharmonic since 1996, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Marin Alsop Featured on PBS’ “She Was First” Docuseries
Faculty artist Marin Alsop was featured on PBS’ docuseries “She Was First” hosted by Soledad O’Brien. The episode highlighted her accomplishments as the first woman
Fei Chen & Benjamin Tran Win 2nd Prize in Stecher & Horowitz National Two Piano Competition
Duo-pianists Fei Chen and Benjamin Tran (BM ’25, Piano), piano ensemble students of Thomas Hecht, won 2nd prize in the 2026 Stecher & Horowitz National
Houston Grand Opera Stages Kevin Puts’ ‘Silent Night’
Houston Grand Opera staged faculty artist Kevin Puts’ Silent Night from Jan 23 through February 8, marking his company debut.
Warren Wolf Releases Single from ‘Smoove Vibes’ Album
Faculty artist Warren Wolf released “Will the Real Kenny Gee Please Stand Up,” the first single from his Smoove Vibes album.
Dontae Winslow and Tim Green Featured on Jill Scott’s Album ‘To Whom This May Concern’
Dontae Winslow (BM ’97, MM ’99, Trumpet) plays tuba, and faculty artist Tim Green plays saxophone on “Be Great” and “Pay U on Thursday,” respectively,
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Cheng Jiayi Interviews Kevin Puts for Gan Lan
Current GPD student Cheng Jiayi (MM ’24, Cello) interviewed faculty artist Kevin Puts for a profile published in the Gan Lan (Olive) classical music magazine in China. Read the
Marjorie Liss (1943-2026)
Former Preparatory student, Conservatory alumnus, and longtime faculty artist and educator Marjorie Liss (Teaching Certificate ’64; BM ’66, Piano) passed away in January at 82.
Darin Atwater Releases “Let Freedom Swing” Album with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Featuring Acclaimed “Day of Affirmation”
Faculty artist Darin Atwater released “Day of Affirmation (Robert F. Kennedy),” a work with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis, as part of
Lupe Fiasco Interviewed by Baltimore Banner
Faculty artist Lupe Fiasco was interviewed for a story in the Baltimore Banner. Fiasco, the 12-time Grammy nominee with more than 20 million records sold,
Alexander Hardan Receives Brown University’s Presidential Teaching Award
Alexander Hardan (BM ’16, Violin; MM’ 18, Violin & Musicology and Ethnomusicology), who recently defended his dissertation in Musicology & Ethnomusicology at Brown University, received
Micah Shapiro Appears in Romain Gavras-Directed Music Video
Gener8ion, the multimedia duo of French DJ/producer Surkin and filmmaker Romain Gavras, released a new music video for “STORM,” a single featuring Swedish rapper Yung
Jacqi Fan Selected as National Youth Orchestra Violinist
Preparatory violinist Jacqi Fan has been selected to train and perform this summer with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. Following