East Meets West at Converse Through Music From Japan
The Petrie School of Music at Converse College is pleased to announce the return of Music From Japan under the direction of award winning director, Naoyuki Miura, February 28 at …
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Petrie School Alum Returns as Member of Harlaxton Trio
Converse music alumna Hollis Roberts, violin, returns to the college’s Petrie School of Music with Paul Vest, cello, and Dawson Hull, piano, in the newly-formed Harlaxton Trio for a free …
Dance to a Healthy Heart
The third annual Day of Dance and will be held February 23rd at the Weisiger Center on the Converse campus from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event, sponsored by …
Fun Converse Ensemble to give Free Concert February 18 with Guests from NPR and Opera
On February 18, Ensemble Radieuse, a flexible trio for flute, oboe, and piano, will give a free performance at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the campus of Converse …
Pro Organo Releases Solo Recording by Converse Professor of Music Theory and Organ
A solo recording by Converse music professor Dr. Leon Couch III has been released by the Pro Organo label. Entitled “Hamburger Rhetorik,” the CD is a celebration of Dietrich Buxtehude’s …
Music Colleges Join Forces to Bring Rising Star Cellist to Spartanburg
Upstate audiences will have a rare opportunity to enjoy a free concert by Dr. Brooks Whitehouse, one of the nations most gifted cellists, on February 16 at 8 p.m. in …
Celebrating Black History Month at Converse
Converse College will celebrate Black History Month with a number of events open to the public throughout February. Scheduled events include the Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels, Friday, February …
Ann Schein to Lead Annual Piano Clinic
The Converse College Piano Clinic will be held Saturday, February 9, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. in Blackman Music Hall. The clinic offers exceptional opportunities in piano instruction for …
Valkyries Name Coach for New Lacrosse Program
The Converse College Valkyries athletic program announced today the hiring of Julie Redman as head coach of its new lacrosse team, which will begin competition in the spring of 2009. …