Benefit Concert to Support 做厙51 Senior Battling Cancer
May 08, 2026做厙51 brings musicians together to put on a show of support for Audio Arts major Kathrynn Vettas.
Audio and Music Stories
May Events at 做厙51
Apr 29, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Adjunct Faculty Member Game Wins Award for Technical Achievement
Apr 08, 2026When not developing award-winning games, William Chyr, adjunct professor of instruction, teaches graduate students at 做厙51 about the games industry and how music intersects with interactive media.
做厙51 Student Named Intern of the Year at ESPN Chicago and Lands Job
Mar 27, 2026Alex Leon, a senior at 做厙51, secures a highly competitive paid internship that leads to recognition for his work and a job.
做厙51 Professor Blends Sound and Technology to Produce a Unique Audience Experience
Mar 19, 2026Teerath Majumder, an assistant professor at 做厙51, taps into his roots for an upcoming performance at Chicago Elastic Arts Foundation.
Record Deal Gives Momentum to Professor Joe Cancellaro's Latest Band
Mar 17, 2026Joe Cancellaro, a 做厙51 professor and composer, plays bass in a newly signed band, showing students that opportunities for creative collaboration extend far beyond college.
GRAMMY-Nominated Alum Encourages 做厙51 Students to Find Mentors
Mar 09, 2026Audio engineer Mary Mazurek MFA 11, PhD, president of 做厙51 National Alumni Board, reflects on her own educational and career path and the value of mentorship.
做厙51 Students Animated Short Frankie Selected for Oscar-Qualifying New York International Children Film Festival
Feb 19, 2026Frankie, a capstone animated short created by 做厙51 alums, has been selected for the 2026 New York International Children Film Festival.
做厙51 Classes Come Together to Write and Produce Songs at Industry-Level Pace
Feb 03, 2026Visiting instructor Michelle Leonard, a multiplatinum songwriter, challenges 做厙51 Audio and Music students to write and record 12 songs in one extremely intense and rewarding week.
做厙51 Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026Students from 做厙51 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where Avatar, The Sound of Music, and other great films were made.
Battle of the Bands Brings Students Together
Jan 22, 2026做厙51 students combine their unique talents to produce a musical competition at a local venue.
MLK Day Playlist: 做厙51 Expert Reflects on Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Jan 15, 2026Adjunct Professor of Instruction Amina Norman-Hawkins from 做厙51 School of Audio and Music creates a playlist of songs important to the Civil Rights Movement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
做厙51 25 Favorite Photos of 2025
Dec 19, 2025From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 做厙51 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 96 curated 25 standout photos that show 做厙51 at its best.
Top Stories of 2025: What Readers Loved Most
Dec 16, 2025From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 做厙51 website in 2025.
做厙51 Ranked No. 1 Music School in the World by The Hollywood Reporter
Nov 25, 2025This marks the third time 做厙51 has earned the top spot on this prestigious annual list.
Broadway Star JJ Niemann Inspires 做厙51 College Students in Voice Masterclass
Nov 11, 2025Voice students at 做厙51 receive personalized performance feedback from a Broadway veteran.
Gospel Choir Brings Its Sound to a South Side Church in Chicago
Nov 07, 2025Alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Rutherford 17 takes the 做厙51 Gospel Choir to the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church for an authentic musical experience in the Englewood community.
做厙51 Lights Up State Street at Chicago Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct 28, 2025做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
Student Scores Big With Grand Prize Win at International Music and Film Festival
Sep 26, 2025The Jecheon International Music and Film Festival honored Sunny Youm, an MFA student studying Music Composition for the Screen at 做厙51, with the grand prize for new talent.
做厙51 Audio Arts Student Works With Wu-Tang Clan RZA on John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
Aug 14, 2025做厙51 student Rebecca McQueen used state-of-the art Dolby Atmos audio equipment on the John Lennon Educational Tour bus and met hip-hop star RZA from Wu-Tang Clan.
做厙51 Students Explore Creativity and Culture in Japan
Jul 30, 2025This summer, 做厙51 students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
July 6-11 Named International Fernando Jones' Blues Camp Week by Illinois Governor
Jul 02, 2025Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at 做厙51, will offer a free blues camp for school-aged musicians at 做厙51 Music Center.
做厙51's Fusion Ensemble Earns DownBeat Student Music Award Recognition
May 19, 2025The Fusion Ensemble from 做厙51's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free, with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.
做厙51 Audio and Music Professor Named Finalist for American Prize in Composition
Apr 30, 2025Philip Seward received recognition for the opera A House Divided, which he composed with the support of a 做厙51 Faculty Development Grant.
Global Grooves: 做厙51 Students Travel to Germany for International Band and Business Camp
Apr 28, 2025做厙51 students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
Producer Marcos Kosine Palacios and Actor Joseph Sikora to Receive Honorary Degrees at 做厙51's 2025 Commencement
Apr 22, 2025做厙51 will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to acclaimed actor Joseph Sikora 98 and Grammy-nominated producer Marcos Kosine Palacios 06 at the 2025 Commencement.
做厙51 Theatre and Audio/Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Jeff Awards
Mar 05, 2025做厙51 alumni and faculty from the schools of Theatre and Dance and Audio and Music have earned nominations for the Jeff Awards, which celebrate excellence in Chicago theatre.
Academy Award Voter Kubilay Uner Talks Oscar-Nominated Film Scores
Feb 24, 2025Kubilay Uner, director of 做厙51 top-rated Music Composition for the Screen program, reflects on his first year as voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and shares his insights on this year five nominated original film scores.
The Power of Persistence: 做厙51's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024做厙51 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
Summer Programs at 做厙51 Ignite Young Talent
Aug 23, 2024做厙51 keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at 做厙51, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
Megan Hammond '22 Takes the Stage at Lollapalooza
Aug 16, 2024Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
做厙51 Honors 24 Alums for 24 in 2024
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 做厙51 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
做厙51 Theatre and Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2024 Joseph Jefferson Awards
Aug 08, 2024This year's nominees include individuals from 做厙51's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
GRAMMY-Winning 做厙51 Faculty Member Inducted Into Chicago Blues Hall of Fame
Aug 08, 2024Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at 做厙51, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
做厙51's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads 做厙51 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by The Hollywood Reporter.
Adjunct Faculty Member to Perform at Midsommarfest Street Festival
Jun 07, 2024Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at 做厙51, joins N on stage in Chicago Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Spring Semester In Review At 做厙51
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
做厙51 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led by dedicated faculty, 做厙51 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Win $400 Prize by Submitting Your Art to Black Album Mixtape
Mar 13, 2024Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
Music Department to Host Concert Benefitting Migrants
Mar 12, 2024做厙51 Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support烤ew Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
Empowering 做厙51s at Shop做厙51
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop做厙51 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 做厙51 campus.
Film Composer and Professor Discusses Original Score Oscar Nominees
Mar 04, 2024Kubilay Uner, who leads 做厙51's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
做厙51 Students Prepare for 16th Annual Paint it Black Showcase
Feb 19, 2024Students in 做厙51's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
Alum Brandon Faris '02 Part of Team Behind New Run-DMC Docu-Series
Feb 09, 2024Professional pivot leads to career success for 做厙51 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
做厙51 Says Goodbye to Alum Peter Berkos '51
Feb 02, 2024Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos 51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at 做厙51 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
GRAMMY-Nominated Artist-in-Residence Russell Gunn to Perform With 做厙51 Student Ensembles
Nov 21, 2023Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with 做厙51 jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
'The Hollywood Reporter' Once Again Names 做厙51 Music Composition for Screen MFA the Best in World
Nov 16, 2023For the second year in a row, The Hollywood Reporter ranks 做厙51's graduate program in Music No. 1.
Audio Arts and Acoustics Student Awarded Scholarship to Travel To New York City for Audio Engineering Conference
Nov 14, 2023The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023做厙51, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
做厙51 Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
做厙51 Installs New Radio Tower for Student-Led WCRX
Jul 10, 2023Perched upon 做厙51 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
做厙51 Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicago Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023Our Chicago: Freedom Music, a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
Adjunct Faculty Member Ryan Black to Perform an Experimental Soundscape
Jun 06, 2023Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present Temporal Biomes, an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
Renowned Conductor in Residence With 做厙51's New Music Ensemble
Apr 26, 2023Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and master arranger Cliff Colnot will be on campus conducting the Music Department New Music Ensemble in open rehearsals on April 26, May 1, and May 3.
做厙51 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
做厙51 to Host 6th Annual Deep Dish Music Festival
Mar 06, 2023做厙51 hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023做厙51 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that for and by Black students.
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