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Ethnomusicology Professor Participates in Unique International Twitter-based Conference

Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 08:30am

On July 1 and 2, ethnomusicology Assistant Professor Janine Tiffe, Ph.D., took over the Glauser School’s Twitter account to participate in a unique conference hosted on the platform.

Fall 2020 Updates and COVID-19 Guide

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 10:31am

FALL 2020 UPDATES AND COVID-19 GUIDE Safely returning to campus and providing a meaning music-making and learning experience are our top priorities.

Faculty Research Spotlight: Dr. Jay Dorfman

Monday, March 9, 2020 - 04:10pm

“I’m at my happiest when I’m making music or teaching others to do it,” says Dr. Jay Dorfman. Dr. Dorfman gets to teach a variety of music courses at Kent State University ranging from music technology to Progressive and Vernacular Music Methods to Rock Band Performance and…

Kent State University Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship

Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 10:06am

The College of the Arts and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are pleased to announce the launch of the “Marching Golden Flash Award.” This new scholarship opportunity will be available to all returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes as well as incoming Kent State…

Faculty Spotlight: Bobby Selvaggio - Educator, Musician and Band Leader

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 09:56pm

Saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio, Kent State's Director of Jazz Studies as well as an alumnus, continues to help invigorate Northeast Ohio's thriving Jazz scene. Earlier this year, he recorded his 11th album, Re:Invented, as leader live at one of …

Kent State School of Music welcomes alumna Kate Ferguson as Interim Director of Athletic Bands

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 11:46am

Kent, Ohio – The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University is pleased to announce alumna Dr. Kate Ferguson as the Interim Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands effective this month. A native of Ohio, Dr. Ferguson most recently served as the…