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‘The Barriers Have Been Removed!’ New Research Explores the Rise of Digital Music-Making in Schools During COVID-19
You are probably familiar with traditional school music learning. Starting in elementary grades with simple instruments such as recorders and xylophones through to chorus and jazz and marching bands in high school, music teaching often involves large ensemble instruction with…
Nothing But Positive Reviews About New Apple HomePod Speaker
James Abbott, Professor of Practice & Chair in the Sentor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the Lifewire story “How Software Upgrades Improve Audio Quality in Apple HomePod and Other Devices.” The…
How Exactly Did ‘The Harlem Shake’ Get So Big?
Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program at Newhouse, was interviewed for the MTV News article “What Makes A Hit? The Legacy Of ‘Harlem Shake’ And No. 1 Memes.” This article highlights the tendency of songs that trend across a…
Hendricks Chapel to Host Festive ‘Horns and Harmonies’ Concert Dec. 18
Syracuse University is ringing in the holidays with its third “Horns and Harmonies” concert on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in historic Hendricks Chapel. Free and open to the public, the all-ages show features songs, carols and instrumental classics…
Peppie Calvar Discusses Holidays at Hendricks, Spreading the Light of Music Around the World on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
Holidays at Hendricks has become one of the most anticipated holiday traditions on the Syracuse University campus. Each December, students in the Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts entertain the University community with live musical performances,…
Society for New Music Announces 51st Season
The world premiere of a chamber piece by Syracuse University Professor Natalie Draper is among the highlights of the Society for New Music (SNM)’s 2022-23 season. The premiere is one of six programs that SNM is presenting this academic year…
“Art, Spaces and the Crisis of a Pandemic”
Romita Ray, associate professor of art and music histories in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Telegraph India story “Art, Spaces and the Crisis of a Pandemic.” Ray, a expert on the art and architecture of…
Bob Dylan Sells Entire Recorded Music Catalog to Sony Music
Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal story “Bob Dylan Sells Entire Recorded Music Catalog to Sony Music.” Werde, who previously served as editorial director for Billboard, commented on…
CANCELLED: ‘Horns and Harmonies’ Concert to Be Held Sunday, Dec. 19
Please note: Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event has been cancelled. Follow the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble or Hendricks Chapel on social media for future updates. Ring in the holidays with “Horns and Harmonies”—an annual concert by the Syracuse University…
Where Is Rock ‘n’ Roll in 2021? Syracuse Professor Weighs In
Theo Cateforis, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in fine arts and music history & cultures, was quoted by The Orange County Register for the story “Here’s how Rock ‘n’ Roll was named and who’s going in the Hall…