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University Union Announces Juice Jam Lineup
University Union has announced that this year’s Juice Jam Music Festival will take place on Sept. 10 at Skytop Field. The lineup will feature Diplo, Ugly God, MØ, Smallpools and Jeremy Zucker across the festival’s two stages. Doors for this…
Setnor School Announces 2017 Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest
In honor and memory of the historic work of American composer/conductor Gregg Smith and the Gregg Smith Singers, the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music has announced the 2017 Gregg…
Songs of India: Ethnomusicologist Carol Babiracki Partners with Legendary Mukund Nayak
When Mukund Nayak found out he had won this year’s Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, he immediately called Carol Babiracki to offer his congratulations. “No, no. The congratulations should go to you,” replied his longtime friend and colleague, who…
Life of Brian
Brian Benedik’s infatuation with radio began on Aug. 2, 1983, when the now-legendary Z100 first roared out of the swamps of Secaucus, New Jersey. “I was in the car with my mother, and was fascinated by what I heard on…
Assistant Professor David Yaffe Weighs in on Bob Dylan Lecture
David Yaffe, assistant professor of humanities, was quoted by The Star Tribune for the article Did Bob Dylan crib his Nobel Prize lecture from SparkNotes?
Second Round of SCC Open Auditions June 5
Syracuse Children’s Chorus announces a second round of open auditions for the 2017/18 new season, with newly released times. For its upcoming 37th season, the second round of auditions will be held on Monday, June 5, from 4-6:45 p.m. by appointment. Auditions will take…
Syracuse Children’s Chorus Holds Open Auditions
Syracuse Children’s Chorus (SCC) announces new season auditions for its 37th season, with auditions held on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 from 4-7 p.m. by appointment. The chorus has four levels, including young men’s. Children must be between…
CFAC Jazz and Wine 2017
Mark your calendars for a night of indulgence of SoulFunky sounds by trumpeter Lin Rountree. CFAC Jazz and Wine 2017 tickets are available now! Lin Rountree, aka The Soul-Trumpeter, is an accomplished recording artist, producer and live performer. With five…
University to Host Ethnomusicologists Eric Usner, Michael Birenbaum Quintero
Syracuse University will present programs by two distinguished ethnomusicologists in April. Eric Usner, visiting assistant professor of music at Franklin & Marshall College, will lead a hands-on workshop about teaching in music and the humanities on Friday, April 7, from…
The Best of Brazilian Guitar Coming to Syracuse
The Department of Art & Music Histories in the College of Arts and Sciences will present an evening concert featuring three pioneers of Brazilian guitar music—Ricardo Peixoto, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber—on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Slocum…