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Penn State School of Music Founded in 1855, The Pennsylvania State University is the Commonwealth's only land-grant institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Situated within the beauty of the central Pennsylvania foothills, the University Park campus offers outstanding programs in a wide range of disciplines. The School of Music, a unit of the College of Arts and Architecture, takes pride in its student-centered philosophy and the quality of the individualized instruction provided by its fifty full-time faculty, guest artists and scholars. Enrolling approximately 325 students, the school grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of programs that help students develop as performers, teachers, and scholars. We also serve an additional 1,000 students annually who enroll in our high-quality academic courses designed to fulfill general education requirements.

Essence of Joy is thrilled to be performing at The Village at Penn State this evening!
10/27/2026

Essence of Joy is thrilled to be performing at The Village at Penn State this evening!

10/27/2026
Student news! proud of Ph.D. students Brendan, Dustin, and Eva (pictured here with Director Dr. Ann Marie Stanley!) fo...
10/27/2026

Student news! proud of Ph.D. students Brendan, Dustin, and Eva (pictured here with Director Dr. Ann Marie Stanley!) for representing our Music Education program at the Big Ten Music Education meeting in Rosemont, Illinois!

Faculty News! Baljinder Sekhon's trumpet duo "Wayshower" was premiered by Brett Long and Max Matzen on September 29, 202...
10/26/2026

Faculty News! Baljinder Sekhon's trumpet duo "Wayshower" was premiered by Brett Long and Max Matzen on September 29, 2026 at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). "Wayshower" was commissioned by a consortium of 11 trumpet players from around the USA led by Brett Long (Associate Professor of Trumpet, ETSU) and Max Matzen (Professor of Trumpet, Utah State University).

Next Sunday (November 1) at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall! Essence of Joy’s "Massive Contributions" concert celebrates t...
10/25/2026

Next Sunday (November 1) at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall!

Essence of Joy’s "Massive Contributions" concert celebrates the ensemble’s 35th anniversary by uplifting Black composers whose work has helped shape choral music in the United States. The program spans spirituals, sacred concert music, and contemporary gospel, highlighting a rich tradition of innovation, faith, resilience, and community. Under the direction of Arreon A. Harley-Emerson, the concert honors the lasting influence of composers including Moses Hogan, Jester Hairston, and Robert Ray.

Purchase tickets:
https://artsticketcenter.psu.edu/events/som-eoj-11-1

10/25/2026
Next Sunday (November 1) at 3:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall! Join Oriana Singers, conducted by Arreon A. Harley-Emerson wi...
10/24/2026

Next Sunday (November 1) at 3:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall!

Join Oriana Singers, conducted by Arreon A. Harley-Emerson with collaborative pianist Ashley Liu, for Times They Are A-Changin’, a compelling program exploring transformation, resilience, justice and the power of the human voice. The performance features works ranging from Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater to contemporary choral compositions by Alysia Lee, B.E. Boykin, Carlos Cordero and Zanaida Robles. The program also includes a choral arrangement of Bob Dylan’s iconic “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” alongside selections that give voice to personal struggles, social change and the enduring hope for a better future. Through expressive harmonies and powerful storytelling, Oriana Singers invites audiences to reflect on the challenges and possibilities of a changing world.

Purchase tickets:
https://artsticketcenter.psu.edu/events/som-oriana-11-1

The Double Bass Studio, directed by Dr. Patricia Weitzel, presents an evening of spooktacular bass music at 7:30 p.m. on...
10/24/2026

The Double Bass Studio, directed by Dr. Patricia Weitzel, presents an evening of spooktacular bass music at 7:30 p.m. on October 28 in the Recital Hall. Costumes encouraged!

Common Hour photo dump!
10/24/2026

Common Hour photo dump!

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