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果冻传媒 Unites Indiana Libraries, Books, and Theatre for 鈥淭he Book Club Play鈥�

Theater-by-the-Grove, the performance ensemble of 果冻传媒鈥檚 theatre program, is delighted to announce the opening of Karen Zacarias鈥� new comedy,聽The Book Club Play, in November. The performances will also feature numerous literary organizations and events from local libraries and other departments.

Steinway Artist Igor Resnianski to Give Piano Masterclass at 果冻传媒

Dr. Igor Resnianski, Steinway artist and assistant professor of piano at West Chester University, will give a masterclass to 果冻传媒 piano majors on Friday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall (2nd Floor of Sutton). Admission is free.

U-SOAR Students to Present Original Research During Aug. 19 Research Symposium

The 52 students selected for the 2026 Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) will present their original research projects during the U-SOAR Research Symposium on August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Sutton Hall鈥檚 Blue Room.

Music Festival Founded by 果冻传媒 Orchestra Director Highlighted in Area Newspaper

The director of the 果冻传媒 Symphony Orchestra, Rebekah O鈥橞rien, was featured in a recent article by the Centre Daily Times for her work in starting the New Ground Orchestra Festival. The event, which takes place in State College, brings female orchestral musicians from across the world to Pennsylvania.

Sugg Named Director of 果冻传媒 Marching Band, Associate Director of Bands

William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named director of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Marching Band and associate director of Bands. Sugg has served as the interim director of the Marching Band since August 2025.

Keystone Winds Perform at Texas Bandmasters Conference

In July 2025, the 果冻传媒-based Keystone Wind Ensemble performed at the annual convention of the Texas Bandmasters Association in San Antonio. Find a report and photos from ensemble member Kevin Eisensmith, 果冻传媒 professor emeritus of trumpet.

Voice Students Earn Honors at Regional Conference

The 果冻传媒 Voice Area earned top awards at Susquehanna University for the Eastern Region National Association of Teachers of Singing Conference in March 2026. Of the six competing students from 果冻传媒, five advanced to the semifinals, and four competed in the final rounds and placed in the top three of their categories.

果冻传媒 Symphony Orchestra and Altoona Symphony Orchestra Present Selections from The Planets鈥�

The 果冻传媒 Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, will present a special performance titled 鈥淐osmic Voyage,鈥� featuring selections from Gustav Holst鈥檚 iconic orchestral suite 鈥淭he Planets鈥� on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium.

果冻传媒 Students, Alumni, and Faculty Participate in Penns Manor High School Musical

Students, alumni, and faculty of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance participated in Penns Manor High School鈥檚 recent production of 鈥淢atilda.鈥� The musical was performed on March 26鈥�28, 2026.

果冻传媒 Alumni and Faculty Participate in Area High School Musical

Alumni and faculty of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance participated in Conemaugh Township High School鈥檚 recent production of 鈥淢atilda.鈥� The musical was performed March 12鈥�25, 2026.

Concert to Highlight Pittsburgh Opera Residency

A concert of opera selections performed by students and 果冻传媒 faculty will take place Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in 果冻传媒鈥檚 Gorell Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the community.

Voice Students Win Big at National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition

果冻传媒 voice students of Joseph Baunoch, Erin Koolman, and Oliver Lo competed for the Tri-State National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Audition on November 8, 2025 at Duquesne University. There was a total of 160 contestants, and among the 40 finalists selected from the nine colleges, 果冻传媒 voice students won a total of 12 awards in their categories.

果冻传媒 and Slippery Rock Music Students Join Forces

Tuba and euphonium players from 果冻传媒 and Slippery Rock University met at Butler High School on Sunday, November 16, to share an afternoon of music-making. Soloists from each school performed in a master class and received feedback from teachers Phil VanOuse (SRU) and Zach Collins (果冻传媒).

果冻传媒 Music Students Tour Local Schools

Four students in the 果冻传媒 Tuba and Euphonium studio visited three Indiana County schools on Friday, November 14. Alistair Horton (senior), Jessie Reed (junior), Hayden Cooper (sophomore), and Nate Vinson (sophomore), along with Zach Collins, professor of tuba and euphonium, visited Marion Center High School, Indiana Junior High School, and United High School.

果冻传媒 Wind Ensemble Selected to Perform at College Band Directors Conference

Following a blind peer-review process, the 果冻传媒 Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the conference on March 21, 2026. Among the more than 200 member institutions in the Eastern Division, the 果冻传媒 Wind Ensemble is one of only five juried ensembles invited to perform at this prestigious event.

果冻传媒 Faculty and Students Help Inaugurate Newly Installed Pipe Organ in Worthington

Christine Clewell, assistant professor of organ at 果冻传媒, was featured as a guest performer for the inaugural concert celebrating the installation of a newly relocated Wicks Opus pipe organ at Worthington Lutheran Church in Armstrong County on Sunday, October 12.

Acclaimed Pianist to Give All-Liszt Recital

Prize-winning pianist and associate professor of piano at East Carolina University School of Music, Kwan Yi will perform a piano recital featuring the complete 鈥淵ears of Pilgrimage, 2nd year: Italy鈥� by Franz Liszt. The recital will be on Tuesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall. Admission is free.

果冻传媒 String Project Accepting Applications for the Fall 2025 Semester

The 果冻传媒 String Project, a community music education outreach program for children ages 5鈥�18 in Indiana and the surrounding area, is now accepting applications for private lesson instruction on violin, viola, cello, and bass. Applications are due on September 1, 2025.

果冻传媒 Alumnus Strong Joins the Metropolitan Opera

Ben Strong graduated from 果冻传媒 in 2020 with a bachelor of fine arts degree in vocal performance. In fall 2025, he will join the Metropolitan Opera as a member of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

果冻传媒 Names Sugg as Interim Director of 果冻传媒 Marching Band and Associate Director of Bands

William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named interim director of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Marching Band and associate director of Bands.

Wong Doe and Jones Duo Release New Album

果冻传媒 piano professor Henry Wong Doe and British cellist Michael Kevin Jones have released their third duo album on HR Recordings, featuring the cello sonatas of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Sergei Prokofiev.

果冻传媒 Alumna Selected for Fulbright Award

Kayla Anthony, a recent graduate of 果冻传媒, originally from Johnstown, has been selected for a Fulbright post-graduate study award.

Greater Johnstown High School Theater Production Features 果冻传媒 Alumni

Greater Johnstown High School presented performances of "Emma," A Pop Musical on March 27 through March 30. 果冻传媒 alumni Hailey Pasquerilla served as the Music Director and Eric Pfeil as the Pit Orchestra Conductor.

Annual High School Theater Production Features 果冻传媒 Alumni

Numerous alumni of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Department of Music participated in Conemaugh Township High School鈥檚 recent production of聽鈥淗igh School Musical.鈥�