Academics

Finding His Voice: Stephen Arthur’s Journey at UT

The Next Movement: Class of 2026 Stephen Arthur didn’t always know he wanted to become a professional musician. He knew he was good at the cello, but for years, that wasn’t the same as calling it a career. Now a senior cello performance major from Memphis, Arthur has become a defining presence at the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, serving…
Caleb DeLong of UT Music named recipient of the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award

Written by Miles Standish (Class of 2027) The UT Natalie L. Haslam College of Music is proud to announce that Caleb DeLong, a senior majoring in music performance (horn) with a music business administration minor, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award. The Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award is annually presented to a select student with exceptional academic and musical achievements. The…
Spring 2026 Convocation: Celebrating Talent, Community, and Achievement

Last Tuesday marked a special occasion as we gathered to honor the accomplishments of our talented Natalie L. Haslam 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 the recognition…
UT Music Launches New Online MM in Music Education for Practicing Educators

Written by Eliza Simikian Applications are now open! The University of Tennessee’s Natalie L. Haslam College of Music is proud to announce the launch of a new fully online Master of Music in Music Education for Practicing Educators. Designed specifically for working teachers, the program allows educators to continue their own professional growth while remaining in the classroom. As the College’s first…
UT Music Graduate Student Partners with UT Libraries to Modernize Saxophone Repair

Written by Eliza Simikian Access to innovative technologies at the University of Tennessee Libraries is helping students turn creative ideas into real-world tools, including a 3D-printed saxophone assembly board designed by graduate student Alex Singleton. Singleton, a graduate student in saxophone performance, collaborated with UT Libraries to design and 3D-print a custom tray that organizes saxophone screws during instrument disassembly. The tray…
UT Music Online Guitar Courses Featured as Model for Digital Learning

Written by Alissa Galyon Three asynchronous online courses from the University of Tennessee Natalie L. Haslam College of Music have been selected by UT Digital Learning as featured examples of innovative online instruction at the University of Tennessee. Designed and taught by Denin Slage-Koch, Teaching Assistant Professor of Jazz Guitar, Foundations of Guitar I, II,…
UT Music Student Avery Noe named recipient of the Presser Foundation’s Undergraduate Scholar Award

The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is proud to announce that Avery Noe, a senior double majoring in musicology and history with minors in music theory and applied music, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Presser Foundation’s Undergraduate Scholar Award for 2025. The Presser Undergraduate Scholar…
UT Wind Ensemble Makes Historic Debut at National Conference

For the first time in the University of Tennessee Band Program’s 155-year history, the UT Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference on March 27 in Fort Worth, Texas. The UT Wind Ensemble is one of only seven performing groups selected to perform on a…
Behind the Music: A Look Inside the Akropolis Reed Quintet Residency

For one unforgettable week, the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music welcomed the internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet for a dynamic residency in February 2025, immersing students in the artistry, collaboration, and innovation that define chamber music at its best. Now, in our latest video, we’re pulling back the curtain on this inspiring experience. …
UT College of Music sees rise in retention rates

Originally posted in the Daily Beacon, written by Samantha Whitley The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music is one of the few independent music colleges in the United States and is recognized as the fourth college at the University of Tennessee to be named after someone in 230 years. Even as a new college, the College…