News

Below you will find recent news from the Office of the President.

December 13, 2024

’Tis the season for incessant holiday music. If you need an escape, give this scientifically engineered audio track a try, or listen to our playlist of nontraditional winter tunes.

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December 12, 2024

The leader of one of the most successful independent record labels shared insights at the 31st annual James G. Zafris Lecture Series.

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December 11, 2024

Molly Neuman, President of CD Baby, and William Tenney, founder of SunPop, were the special guest speakers. 

December 10, 2024

This season’s lineup features a Fleetwood Mac tribute, a mambo big band celebration, a gospel music extravaganza, and more.

December 9, 2024

Read about how the soft-rock genre has weathered the test of time, and listen to a playlist of some of the best yacht rock songs, from Christopher Cross and Toto to Steely Dan and Thundercat.

December 6, 2024

Arooj Aftab, Adrianne Lenker, Tiny Habits, and more made the cut on NPR’s roundup of this year’s top tracks.

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December 2, 2024

The deadline for the grant application is December 6, 2024.

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November 22, 2024

The internationally renowned artists will instruct jazz composition students, lead ensembles, and teach master classes.

November 15, 2024

Spotify for Creators will let podcasters monetize their videos without ads.

November 15, 2024

The Miami-based alumni—along with collaborator and Latin Grammy winner Ela Taubert—share their insights and advice for up-and-coming artists looking to break into the industry.