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This week, we joined the International Centre 4 Prince Studies for Dance On!, a two-day academic and fan conference hono...
06/03/2026

This week, we joined the International Centre 4 Prince Studies for Dance On!, a two-day academic and fan conference honoring the legendary artist Prince. Thank you to faculty member Sumanth Gopinath for presenting, everyone who made it to the conference, and a special thank you to several international presenters and attendees!

Student saxophonists in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us August 5 - 8, 2026 for the annual Twin Cities Saxophone Cam...
05/29/2026

Student saxophonists in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us August 5 - 8, 2026 for the annual Twin Cities Saxophone Camp! All styles are welcome, as the course will focus on intermediate and advanced fundamentals of saxophone performance. The culmination of the program will feature a concert showcasing student soloists, chamber groups, and an all-camp saxophone ensemble. Find more details and registration at the link in our bio!

Brand new music production courses will make their debut at the University of Minnesota School of Music in Fall 2026 and...
05/26/2026

Brand new music production courses will make their debut at the University of Minnesota School of Music in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027! These courses are open to all University of Minnesota undergraduate students, no matter their major. In a digital landscape focused on streaming, these music production courses offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of modern music production. Students will develop a skill set that supports their own entrepreneurship as artists, music creation, and even songwriting. With support from our faculty experts and industry guest lecturers, students will step onto this trending career path and gain important insights to support their future careers.

➡️ These courses are open to students of all majors.

For Fall 2026:
MUS 3950/5950: Music Careers & Entrepreneurship (Jenny Klukken)
MW 11:15 AM - 12:40 PM

Students will learn the foundational concepts of entrepreneurship and career development in the music industry, gain an understanding of careers within the music industry, and evaluate their skills and aspirations in order to craft an actionable career plan.

MUS 3950: Electronic Music Productions and Composition (Hugh Simons)
MWF 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Students will learn the techniques used in popular and electronic music production including beat making, recording, sequencing, and arranging original music using the Ableton Live software.

For Spring 2027:
MUS 3950: Song Writing
Coming Spring 2027

This course helps student songwriter-performers hone their music and learn about songwriting practices. Topics include lyrics, text setting, genres, forms, melodies, harmonies, and grooves in historical and recent musics, and songwriting vis-à-vis recording engineers, music PR experts, instrumentalists, videographers, etc.

The School of Music is thrilled to announce that Dean Sorenson, Director of Jazz Studies, has been promoted to the rank ...
05/22/2026

The School of Music is thrilled to announce that Dean Sorenson, Director of Jazz Studies, has been promoted to the rank of Professor! Sorenson has made a significant impact on the School of Music as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and oversees a highly successful and industry-recognized Jazz program. Please join us in congratulating him on this significant accomplishment!

The University of Minnesota School of Music is thrilled to announce that Dr. Emily Threinen has been simultaneously prom...
05/20/2026

The University of Minnesota School of Music is thrilled to announce that Dr. Emily Threinen has been simultaneously promoted to the rank of Professor within the School of Music and named the College of Liberal Arts' Paul W. Frenzel Land Grant Chair. Dr. Threinen will hold the chair appointment from January 2027 through June 2029. Please join us on congratulating her for this incredible accomplishment!

The Paul W. Frenzel Chair in Liberal Arts, an endowed chair of the College of Liberal Arts, is intended to support and encourage innovative and distinctive scholarship and teaching in the liberal arts. The chairholder represents unique intellectual vitality in a balance of distinguished teaching, research, and scholarly writing. The award comes with an annual funding allocation of $50,000 for a total of $150,000 in support of scholarly research or creative work, teaching and advising, and other professional activities, including support to advance the mission and initiatives of the University Band Program.

Read more at the link in our bio!

05/15/2026

Thank you for an amazing year, Gophers! Have an amazing summer, we can't wait to see you again in the fall!

The School of Music announces that Professor of Composition, Dr. Alex Lubet, will retire from the University of Minnesot...
05/11/2026

The School of Music announces that Professor of Composition, Dr. Alex Lubet, will retire from the University of Minnesota at the end of the 2025–26 academic year. Read about Lubet's accomplished career from his students and colleagues at the link in our bio.

The University of Minnesota School of Music is thrilled to announce that Director of Marching and Athletic Bands, Dr. Be...
05/07/2026

The University of Minnesota School of Music is thrilled to announce that Director of Marching and Athletic Bands, Dr. Betsy McCann, will be joining the tenure track faculty in the School of Music as Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Bands. She will continue in her current role as Director of Marching and Athletic Bands. Please join us in congratulating her on this significant milestone in her career, and read more about her appointment at the link in our bio.

The University of Minnesota School of Music announces that Professor of Musicology, Dr. Kelley Harness, will retire from...
05/06/2026

The University of Minnesota School of Music announces that Professor of Musicology, Dr. Kelley Harness, will retire from the University of Minnesota at the end of the 2025–26 academic year. Please join us in congratulating Professor Harness and read more about her distinguished career supporting the SoM at the link in our bio.

The Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra, a new community orchestra in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area, celebrates the m...
05/04/2026

The Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra, a new community orchestra in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area, celebrates the music of video games. University of Minnesota School of Music DMA Conducting candidate Muhamad Yusri Bin Mohamed Ali is currently the principal conductor of the group of volunteer musicians. Go behind the scenes of the new orchestra in our latest story, available at the link in our bio!

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