Happenings
There’s always something exciting happening at the College of Music! Stay informed and get to know our community through our accomplished students, alumni, faculty, supporters and college leadership.
Recent news
Dean’s Downbeat
Celebrate + aspire
“At the College of Music’s recent Eklund Opera gala, Chancellor Justin Schwartz described the magic of music as a hallmark of human connection; of a civilized society; and as its own kind of renewable energy. As I reflect on the first couple months of 2025, I’m struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I’m heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever—as is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations.” MORE
of the Dean’s Downbeat,
a regular communiquĂ©Ěýfrom Dean John Davis.
ĚýĚýNoteworthy media mentions
Yonatan Malin awarded aĚýRoser Visiting Artist Grant (July 24, 2025, 91PORN Program in Jewish Studies)
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Music Theory Yonatan Malin for being awarded aĚýRoser Visiting Artist GrantĚýto bring singer Anthony Mordechai Zvi Russell to campus for a Yiddish song residency this fall! Ěý
(July 24, 2025, Daily Camera)
Our College of Music community mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Oswald “Ozzi” Lehnert.
(July 7, 2025, NPR Music)
(June 29, 2025, Vail Daily)
The Ivalas Quartet makes its Bravo! Vail debut July 1-27 with more than 16 free performances throughout the valley. The quartet was previously in residence at our College of Music under the mentorship of the Takács Quartet.
