Eliza Simikian
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Renowned Guitarist/Music Executive Juan Carlos Quintero Joins UT College of Music
Juan Carlos “JC” Quintero, an esteemed Latin jazz guitarist and music executive, is set to join the University of Tennessee College of Music as a professor of practice and Director of Music Communications and Business for fall 2024. Known for his adeptness in blending a career path as a recording artist, music producer and music…
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Jennifer Salamone Joins UT College of Music Faculty
The University of Tennessee’s College of Music proudly announces the addition of Jennifer Salamone to its music theory faculty for fall 2024. With a strong background in music education and dedication to community engagement, Salamone brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her new role. Salamone attended the University of Hartford’s The Hartt School…
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Taber Gable Joins UT’s College of Music Jazz Faculty
The University of Tennessee’s College of Music welcomes a new addition to its jazz faculty for fall 2024: Taber Gable, a renowned jazz pianist and educator. Gable’s musical journey traces back to his formative years, where the eclectic sounds of his parents’ record collection ignited a passion that would shape his career. “My first encounter…
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UT Music’s Melinda Crecelius-Lanham and James Fellenbaum Honored at 2024 Honors Banquet
Melinda Crecelius-Lanham, Director of Advising, and James Fellenbaum, Associate Professor of Conducting and Director of Orchestras, were celebrated on Wednesday night at the 2024 University of Tennessee’s Honors Banquet. Each spring, UT takes the opportunity to acknowledge academic and professional excellence. These awards spotlight individuals who embody the Volunteer spirit through remarkable research and…
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Spring 2024 Convocation: Celebrating Talent, Community, and Achievement
Last Thursday marked a special occasion as we gathered to honor the accomplishments of our talented College of Music students throughout the academic year at our biannual convocation. Attendees were treated to captivating performances, showcasing the top three winners of the Exhibition for Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EURECA). The highlight of the event was…
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UT Student Avery Noe Wins Stanford Humanities Division with Delaney Research
This past week, Avery Noe, a junior double majoring in Musicology and History, was selected to attend the Stanford Undergraduate Research Conference and the Harvard Graduate Music Forum Conference to present her research on the lives and legacies of two influential artists: Beauford Delaney and Frédéric Chopin. Notably, Noe was named the winner of the…