Peabody Conservatory, the nation’s oldest, is introducing a Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop. The performance-focused undergraduate degree program is the brainchild of producer, pianist, and professor Wendel Patrick and dates back to 2016, when … » Read

A dancer’s day on tour with Shen Yun Performing Arts begins around 7:30 am and doesn’t end until around 11:30 pm. Such a “schedule looks really tiring,” one dancer told the New York Times , but it is “very … » Read

In an effort to help Philadelphia’s smaller arts and cultural groups, the William Penn Foundation is funneling $8 million through the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF). One of the largest gifts to arts and culture in the Foundation’s … » Read

The U.K.-based Doric Quartet has added two new members. Canadian–American violinist Maia Cabeza succeeds first violinist Alex Redington, who as a 15-year-old was an original member when the foursome was founded in 1998. … » Read

Last May’s announcement that the University of the Arts would close its doors within a week was a shock to everyone, none more so than Donna Faye Burchfield, the dean of the School of Dance since 2010. “It was like being lost at … » Read

Patrons arriving for the San Francisco Symphony’s (SFS) performance on Nov. 15 encountered members of the chorus distributing literature outlining their grievances with management. The 32 paid singers (the rest of the 150-member chorus is … » Read

Between 1938 and 1940, a series of recordings titled “World’s Greatest Music” reportedly sold over one million copies. The 38 discs (78 rpm) offered an inexpensive entrée to classical standards recorded by some of the … » Read

AP—With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. … » Read

With topics like “The Silent Musician—Why Conducting Matters,” "Classical Crossover as a particular challenge for conductors," and “What Brahms is trying to tell us…are we listening?,” the International … » Read

Despite being “homeless” while Powell Hall undergoes extensive renovations, the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) enjoyed a successful 2023-2024 season, claiming to reach nearly one million listeners in concert halls, classrooms, … » Read