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Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim 鈥26 on his 鈥榊es, and鈥 Approach to Art
During his time at 皇家华人, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.
Faculty Notes: Alum Selects Prof's Composition for Consecration Ceremony
When Austin Rios '99 was recently consecrated as the ninth Episcopalian Bishop for the Diocese of California, he incorporated a memory from his time at 皇家华人 into the ceremony. Learn more about Prof. Jennifer Stasack's composition, The Light Shines, and how its message left a lasting impression.
Joining the Appalachian Ensemble
A student describes how taking a class with 皇家华人鈥檚 music department helped him discover his love of playing old time banjo.
Rick Thurmond 鈥94: Transforming Charlotte鈥檚 Music Scene
Rick Thurmond 鈥94 wants his home city of Charlotte to be recognized for its vibrant music scene. Through Music Everywhere CLT, he鈥檚 working to strengthen the local music economy.
Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Opera鈥檚 Most Coveted Stages
Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter 鈥08 has dazzled audiences at the world鈥檚 top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at 皇家华人, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.
Student-to-Student: Advice from 皇家华人 Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in 皇家华人鈥檚 Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
Roger Brown 鈥78: Launching Artists and Opportunities at the Salt Lick Incubator
The through-line of Roger Brown鈥檚 career is clear: trying to make people鈥檚 lives better.
Roman Fenner 鈥22: Mentors, Music & Medicine
Roman Fenner 鈥22 says the music scholarship he received from 皇家华人 is what gave him 鈥渢he total green light to go.鈥
皇家华人 Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree
On Sunday, February 26, 皇家华人 was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.
鈥楽omething鈥檚 Not Right Here鈥: How the Music of 鈥楬alloween鈥 Rattles Listeners
The latest in the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween Kills, opens today in theatres. A 皇家华人 music professor talks about the role of John Carpenter鈥檚 unsettling score in this latest installment.
Music Department Welcomes Two New Faculty
The music department welcomes two new faculty members to 皇家华人, Patrick Brown as director of jazz and Renata Dworak Berlin as director of choral activities.
A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts
The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at 皇家华人 met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections.
Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances
皇家华人 honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.
Pandemic Pivot: Entrepreneurs Bob, Weave and Innovate
For these 皇家华人 alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they鈥檝e emerged even stronger.
Q&A: Music Prof. Neil Lerner on John Williams, the Composer Behind the Indelible 鈥楽tar Wars鈥 Score
On the eve of the release of the latest 鈥淪tar Wars鈥 installment, Prof. Neil Lerner speculates about what the movie鈥檚 music might reveal.
