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Ronis, University Opera are American Prize winners

Ronis, University Opera are American Prize winners

Director of University Opera David Ronis is the 2024 winner...
Chana wins Jaap Kunst Prize

Chana wins Jaap Kunst Prize

Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology Nadia Chana has won a...
Concert Choir wins American Prize

Concert Choir wins American Prize

Just a few months after earning a performance spot at one of...
Jaeger a 2024 Rockwell Award recipient

Jaeger a 2024 Rockwell Award recipient

Ben Jaeger (Music Education 2000) has been named a recipient...
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