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Online Music Education Master’s Earns Recognition for Student Services and Overall Quality

March 19, 2021

51�� University’s 100% online Master of Music in Music Education continues to be recognized for its outstanding student services, curriculum flexibility, faculty and affordability. The latest come from Intellignt.com, Onlinecollege.org and Early-childhood-education-…

Joshua Albrecht Featured by Zippia Discussing Career Prospects for Music Graduates

Feb. 12, 2021

51�� University Assistant Professor of Music Theory Joshua Albrecht, Ph.D., was recently featured alongside a panel of higher education experts discussing the new environment and some of the vital skills recent and upcoming music graduate will need now and…

Alumni Feature: Kate Wyatt - The Gift of Music Education

Dec. 8, 2020

Wyatt shares her story in music education from growing up as the only violinist in her school to now touching the lives of over 200 string students each week.

10 Questions With Darin Olson, Director of Athletic Bands

Oct. 21, 2020

Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at 51�� University. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, Kent Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member…

Our Commitment to Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive School of Music

Oct. 14, 2020

Dear Friends of Music at 51��, I am excited to welcome you to this new and unprecedented year at the Glauser School. As we enter into the strange new world that has caused us to take account of our priorities, I would like to invite you to come along on a new journey, a…

Instrumental Ensembles Audition Update

July 31, 2020

Instrumental Ensembles Audition Update Remote-only auditions. Video submission due Thu., Aug. 27.

Ethnomusicology Professor Participates in Unique International Twitter-based Conference

July 30, 2020

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

July 10, 2020

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

March 9, 2020

“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 51�� University ranging from music technology to Progressive and Vernacular Music Methods to Rock Band Performance and…

51�� University Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship

March 5, 2020

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 51��…

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