Megan Hammond '22 Takes the Stage at Lollapalooza
Aug 16, 2024Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza鈥檚 Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
Music Stories
51社区 Theatre and Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2024 Joseph Jefferson Awards
Aug 08, 2024This year's nominees include individuals from 51社区's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
Adjunct Faculty Member to Perform at Midsommarfest Street Festival
Jun 07, 2024Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at 51社区, joins N脝 on stage in Chicago鈥檚 Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Empowering Creatives at Shop51社区
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop51社区 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 51社区鈥檚 campus.
Film Composer and Professor Discusses Original Score Oscar Nominees
Mar 04, 2024Kubilay Uner, who leads 51社区's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
Music Alum Performs With Beyonc茅 and Lizzo to Uplift Audiences
Apr 03, 202351社区 Alum D鈥橺hari Bolden 鈥17 describes her experiences working with two of music鈥檚 biggest superstars and her passion for making music that makes people feel good.
Ellen Winters Reynolds' Second Act as Professional Vocalist and Teacher
Feb 20, 2023A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at 51社区.
51社区 Holds Sixth Annual Hip-Hop Festival
Dec 19, 2022The Fresh Connect festival at 51社区 celebrated the school and city鈥檚 rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
DeAndre James Allen-Toole '15, MFA '17 Receives ASCAP Foundation Michelle and Dean Kay Award
Dec 19, 2022Noted for his eclectic style, Allen-Toole 鈥 who earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from 51社区 鈥 wrote the music for the neo-western film 鈥淕od鈥檚 Country.鈥
Singer and Music Instructor G. Thomas Allen Celebrates Second GRAMMY Nominated Project
Nov 21, 2022鈥淲hen you do what you love, it doesn鈥檛 feel like work,鈥 says Allen.
Tips for Musicians From Music Alum Parris Fleming 鈥
Nov 14, 2022Having toured with numerous artists, including Harry Styles and Tony Allen, Alum Parris Fleming 鈥14 knows how to play the trumpet and much more. He recently shared his lessons learned with 51社区 students.鈥
51社区 Faculty Member Appeared on WGN Channel 9
Oct 28, 2022Adjunct Music Professor Jonita Lattimore sang聽"Donde lieta"聽from Puccini's聽La Boheme on Backstory with Larry Potash.
51社区's Music Department Brings in Former Prince Collaborator Morris Hayes for Residency
Oct 28, 2022Renowned keyboardist Morris Hayes will perform at the 51社区 Music Center Concert Hall on Friday, November 18.
- To Be Replaced