
Robert Kahn Named Chicago Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) and the Solti Foundation U.S. announced that Robert Kahn (BM ’15, Clarinet; KSAS BS ’15, Physics) has been named

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) and the Solti Foundation U.S. announced that Robert Kahn (BM ’15, Clarinet; KSAS BS ’15, Physics) has been named

BCM+D Records announced the release of ”Danzando Para Los Oidos,” a groundbreaking reimagining of Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Etudes featuring Anna Meyer (MM ’04, Flute) on alto flute

Jaquain Sloan (BM ’16, Bassoon) joined the Utah Symphony this season as Acting Utility Bassoon/Contrabassoon, having previously served in the same position with the Detroit
Chadwick Thomas (BM ’19, Clarinet) was appointed as clarinet instructor at Hartt Community Division and Wesleyan University in Fall 2025. Additionally, he is adjunct faculty

Flutist Nancy Stagnitta (BM ’88, MM ’89, Flute) will join 16-time Grammy Award winning artist Paul Simon for his 2026 “Quiet Celebration” tour through Europe.

Flute faculty artist Marina Piccinini will host the Marina Piccinini Institute Masterclasses in Uri, Switzerland from June 5-13, 2026. Since 2008, the masterclasses have nurtured

Joy Guidry (BM ’18, Bassoon) discussed her mental health and being an artist navigating bipolar disorder in a longform profile at The Line of Best

The Guinness Book of World Records cited the November 1, 2025, performance of the Color of Noize Orchestra backing artist Jeezy in Las Vegas, Nev.,

Sarah Busman (MM ’09, Flute), Director of Community Engagement at the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County, has been selected to join the North

Vocalist and arts administrator Camille Delaney-McNeil (MM ’11, Flute), a graduate of the Sphinx Organization’s leadership program and a 2021 Musical America Top 30 Professional of the