Vocal Reserves to Spare
When Andy Wentzel first explored the idea of joining the faculty at UT, he and his wife, mezzo-soprano Karen Nickell, were living in a cabin in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York. He was making the long commute to
A Bid Farewell
The School of Music had some wonderful faculty members retire this academic year. To help us reflect on their outstanding careers, we asked what stood out to them during their time at UT.
We’re in This Together
The School of Music is committed not only to diversity, equity, and inclusion of every human being but also to equipping our students to apply their art to changing times.
How We Continue to Thrive
COVID-19 has presented many challenges since its emergence, but the School of Music continues to find creative ways to keep music alive and well in our community. The following includes some stories from the School of Music’s efforts during the
Belief in the Mission
Eric Barton's passions for learning motivated his transformational $3.14 million gift. “Education is important,” says Eric Barton. “It makes me a more rounded person, and it sets an example. Education has always been big for me, personally and professionally, so whenever
Full Circle
One day last year, Greg Tardy, associate professor of jazz saxophone, was working out at the gym when he received an unexpected call. It was totally out of the blue, but it was a call he had been waiting for
Where in the World is Chih-Long Hu?
Article by Brooks Clark Thanks to the Sandra G. Powell Endowed Professorship of Piano, the School of Music has for the past four years benefited from having internationally-recognized pianist and professor Chih-Long Hu on its faculty. “It was an unbelievable gift
Fulfilling a Dream
Victor Chávez’s dedication to the clarinet community fueled the tremendous success of ClarinetFest® 2019. It was about fulfilling a dream, but it wasn’t even his own dream. That’s why Victor Chávez, assistant professor of clarinet, worked so hard to bring the
Precious Preservation
Article by Julie Beeler & Jeff Roberts Audiology and Speech Pathology Collaborates with School of Music on Hearing Conservation Project Denise Descouzis, a Texas resident and UT audiology alumni (’78), wants to make a difference in the lives of music students. She
Tuba Master
In more than four decades of studio work, Jim Self has played in over 1,500 movies, but during his Artist in Residence week in February, Knoxville audiences were treated to a slice of his work as an innovative and versatile