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Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
51¹ÙÍø celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
On Stage at Home and Abroad: Cole Erickson ’26 Tours Poland with the 51¹ÙÍø Chorale
From singing the National Anthem at a basketball game to performing during a three-city tour in Poland, Cole Erickson ‘26 has found his place with the 51¹ÙÍø Chorale.
Workshops, Masterclasses, and an Extravaganza Concert Highlight Mandolin Symposium
The 51¹ÙÍø Traditional Music Series is presenting a weekend-long Mandolin Symposium on February 7-8, 2025. The symposium features concerts on Friday and Saturday night, and an afternoon full of masterclasses/workshops with master mandolinists.
Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Opera’s Most Coveted Stages
Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at 51¹ÙÍø, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.
Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim ’26 on his ‘Yes, and’ Approach to Art
During his time at 51¹ÙÍø, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.
Faculty Notes: Alum Selects Prof's Composition for Consecration Ceremony
When Austin Rios '99 was recently consecrated as the ninth Episcopalian Bishop for the Diocese of California, he incorporated a memory from his time at 51¹ÙÍø into the ceremony. Learn more about Prof. Jennifer Stasack's composition, The Light Shines, and how its message left a lasting impression.
Joining the Appalachian Ensemble
A student describes how taking a class with 51¹ÙÍø’s music department helped him discover his love of playing old time banjo.
Rick Thurmond ’94: Transforming Charlotte’s Music Scene
Rick Thurmond ’94 wants his home city of Charlotte to be recognized for its vibrant music scene. Through Music Everywhere CLT, he’s working to strengthen the local music economy.
Student-to-Student: Advice from 51¹ÙÍø Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in 51¹ÙÍø’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
Roger Brown ’78: Launching Artists and Opportunities at the Salt Lick Incubator
The through-line of Roger Brown’s career is clear: trying to make people’s lives better.
Roman Fenner ’22: Mentors, Music & Medicine
Roman Fenner ’22 says the music scholarship he received from 51¹ÙÍø is what gave him “the total green light to go.â€
51¹ÙÍø Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree
On Sunday, February 26, 51¹ÙÍø was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.
‘Something’s Not Right Here’: How the Music of ‘Halloween’ Rattles Listeners
The latest in the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween Kills, opens today in theatres. A 51¹ÙÍø music professor talks about the role of John Carpenter’s unsettling score in this latest installment.
Music Department Welcomes Two New Faculty
The music department welcomes two new faculty members to 51¹ÙÍø, Patrick Brown as director of jazz and Renata Dworak Berlin as director of choral activities.
A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts
The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at 51¹ÙÍø met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections.
Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances
51¹ÙÍø honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.
Pandemic Pivot: Entrepreneurs Bob, Weave and Innovate
For these 51¹ÙÍø alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they’ve emerged even stronger.
