UDC, DCPS students network with music industry professionals, visit John Lennon Tour Bus
UDC’s diverse Music Program offers performance and pedagogy
Grounded in a dynamic history of celebrating the best musical talent in the DC metro area, UDC’s Music Program has its origin at Federal City College when in 1969 it sought to create a strong program to serve the District. The merger of Federal City College and other institutions to form the University of the District of Columbia in 1976, meant the advent of a music program that today rivals many in the country. The Music Program’s foundation is strengthened by recognized leaders in the field including Calvin Jones, who joined UDC in 1976 and by 1984, was the founder and director of the UDC Jazz Studies Program. UDC’s diverse Music Program offers performance and pedagogy
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UDC music directors grateful for special seasonal event
With an atmosphere of holiday cheer and the sounds of the season, students, faculty, alumni and the public were treated to the annual University of the District of Columbia Holiday Concert at the Theater of the Arts. The music was directed by music professors Johnny Butler, Allyn Johnson and Gerry Gillespie. UDC music directors grateful for special seasonal event
Trailblazing music professor receives Stecher & Horowitz Power of Innovation Award and continues to pioneer for greater diversity in the arts
Dr. Leah Claiborne, associate professor of music (piano) and coordinator of keyboard studies, has received the 2022 Stecher & Horowitz Power of Innovation Award from the Music Teachers National Association. This $10,000 prize is awarded annually to a young professional artist or teacher who demonstrates an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to artistic excellence, pedagogical leadership, nurturing spirit and community service. Trailblazing music professor receives Stecher & Horowitz Power of Innovation Award and continues to pioneer for greater diversity in the arts
Kennedy Center renovation sends performers to UDC’s Theater of the Arts
A year and a half ago Samantha Pollack, the programming director of Washington Performing Arts, found out WPA’s space at the Kennedy Center would be under renovation during its 2016-2017 season. She started looking for a new space. The right-sized venue would have between 500 and 1,200 seats. It would have to allow for afternoon performances. Continue Reading Kennedy Center renovation sends performers to UDC’s Theater of the Arts
UDC Joins HBCU Fellowship Launched by Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies
April 26, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Gordon, Jr., Director of Communications 202.274.5998 (office) or 202.701.8805 (cell) or john.gordon@udc.edu UDC Joins HBCU Fellowship Launched by Columbia University’s School of… Continue Reading UDC Joins HBCU Fellowship Launched by Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies
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