Academics

  • 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…

  • Mehrenegar Rostami Joins UT’s Musicology Faculty

    Mehrenegar Rostami Joins UT’s Musicology Faculty

    The University of Tennessee College of Music proudly welcomes Mehrenegar Rostami to its musicology faculty for fall 2024. With a rich educational background and a passion for exploring the intricate connections between music and political philosophy, Rostami brings a unique perspective to the university’s faculty.  Rostami’s academic journey began at the Art and Architecture branch…

  • Jennifer Salamone Joins UT College of Music Faculty 

    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…

  • Music Meets Media: UT College of Music and UT College of Communication & Information Partner in Two New BA Programs for Fall 2024 

    Music Meets Media: UT College of Music and UT College of Communication & Information Partner in Two New BA Programs for Fall 2024 

    In a groundbreaking collaboration between the UT College of Music (COM) and the UT College of Communication & Information (CCI), two innovative Bachelor of Arts degree concentrations are set to redefine the intersection of creativity and communication.   Designed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving arts and entertainment industry, the music advertising & public…

  • UT Student Avery Noe Wins Stanford Humanities Division with Delaney Research

    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…

  • Startup funding awarded to Music Business major during Vol Court competition

    Startup funding awarded to Music Business major during Vol Court competition

    Robert Troutman, a senior music business major from Lenoir City, Tennessee, earned second place in the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) Vol Court competition. Vol Court is a four-week entrepreneurial speaker series that culminates in a 90-second business idea pitch competition. The ACEI, part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, hosts…

  • College of Music Launches New Degree in Fall 2024: Accepting Applications Now

    In collaboration with the College of Communication & Information, the College of Music is launching a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Advertising and Public Relations for Fall Semester 2024. With coursework and opportunities provided by both colleges, students will be well-equipped for careers in music business, music marketing/advertising, and much more. To apply, click…

  • College of Music Announces New Partnership with Pellissippi State Community College

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Music has entered into an agreement with Pellissippi State Community College that provides a bridge from Pellissippi State’s Associate of Applied Science in media technologies/audio production engineering to UT’s Bachelor of Arts in music business administration. Click here for the full story.

  • The UT College of Music Celebrates its Launch

    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…