October 2023
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Ryan Lindveit’s Composition “Mysterious Butterflies” Wins Fourth Call for Scores
A composer taking inspiration from literature, art, science, technology, and personal experience, College of Music Lecturer Ryan Lindveit is no stranger to accolades accompanying his pieces. But it is safe to say that, with four calls for scores awards, “Mysterious Butterflies” is especially successful. Its most recent win is with the Sacramento State Festival of…
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Vance Thompson of UT Music Contributes to The Count Basie Orchestra Swings the Blues
Vance Thompson, senior lecturer of studio music and jazz at the University of Tennessee, contributed on the new release of the album The Count Basie Orchestra Swings the Blues. The album, led by musical director Scotty Barnhart, continues the tradition of jazz musician Count Basie with the best living blues and jazz musicians. Thompson’s arrangement of…
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The UT College of Music Celebrates its Launch
The University of Tennessee College of Music commemorated its new beginning on Thursday with a rousing celebration, culminating in a surprise onstage performance of “Rocky Top” by the UT Pride of the Southland Marching Band. “The College of Music will be a beacon of the arts in our community and beyond—from the beautiful art that…
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Welcome Home to the College of Music!
On a beautiful, sunny September evening, the University of Tennessee hosted its first ever “Welcome Home to Your College of Music” Party for its students and well as its faculty and staff and their families. Everyone gathered on the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center lawn to partake in yard games, eat a delicious taco bar…
