Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

The Natalie L. Haslam Distinguished Artist/Lecturer Residency Series

A Celebration of World-Class Artistry & Transformative Collaboration

The Natalie L. Haslam Distinguished Artist/Lecturer Residency Series is dedicated to bringing world-class artists, musicians, and scholars to the University of Tennessee Natalie L. Haslam College of Music. This series fosters collaboration, inspires students, and enriches the broader community by offering access to exceptional artistry and expertise.

Made possible by a generous gift, this series reflects our commitment to excellence in education and the arts, ensuring that our students are prepared for dynamic careers in an ever-evolving music economy.

What’s Next in the Series?

Andrea Clearfield: Bridging Cultures Through Composition

April 5 – 9, 2027

Andrea Clearfield is an award-winning composer of music for orchestra, opera, chorus, chamber ensemble, dance, and multimedia collaborations. Clearfield creates deep, emotive musical languages that build cultural and artistic bridges. She has been praised by the New York Times for her “graceful tracery and lively, rhythmically vital writing”, the Philadelphia Inquirer for her “compositional wizardry” and “mastery with large choral and instrumental forces”, the L.A. Times for her “fluid and glistening orchestration” and by Opera News for her “vivid and galvanizing” music of “timeless beauty”. Her works are performed widely in the U.S. and abroad. 

Clearfield’s residency activities will include:

  • Faculty Performance: Featuring works by Clearfield that highlight other art forms such as visual art and poetry.
  • Music and Business Lecture: Offering insights into the professional landscape for composers.
  • Composer’s Workshop: Workshopping and coaching student compositions.
  • Studio Class Q&A Session: Engaging students in an interactive discussion about her creative process, commissioning, building a career in classical music and more.
  • Chamber Music Coachings: Mentoring student ensembles performing her works.
  • Student Chamber Music Concert: Showcasing Clearfield’s chamber and small ensemble works.