Meet the 24-25 Converse Opera Guest Director, John M. Roche ’92
John M. Roche, ’92, graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Boston University in 1986 and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Converse …
MM – Performance
Grad Student Organizes Mental Illness Awareness “Stigma-free” Concert
MM in Piano Performance student Catherine Black ’23 is organizing a free concert highlighting mental health stories and challenging the stigma around mental illness. The concert is sponsored through her …
Music Performance Grad Interviewed by South Carolina Voyager
Alison Hughey ’03 was recently interviewed by South Carolina Voyager, an online platform for promoting artists, creatives, makers and small businesses. After earning a degree in music performance from Converse, …
Music Grad & International Pianist to Perform at Carlos Moseley Series
Wael Farouk ’06 has performed internationally in venues including White Hall in St. Petersburg, Schumann’s house in Leipzig, and Carnegie Hall in New York. He will be featured in the …
Making a Difference: Libby Cuttino Tilson ’79
Libby graduated from Converse in 1979 with a Bachelor of Music in music education. Following graduation, she received a Master’s in Music with a concentration in Choral Conducting from Southern …
Alumna & Petrie Staff Accompanist Wins Fran Pinson Pianist Award
Julie Madsen Smith ’70, staff accompanist at the Petrie School of Music and Converse alumna, is the 2021 recipient of the Fran Pinson Collaborative Pianist award. The award, from the …
2021 Young Artist Competition Winners Announced
Converse University’s Young Artist Competition grants outstanding student soloists the opportunity to perform with the Converse Symphony Orchestra. Congratulations to this year’s Young Artist Competition winners: Hannah Cheatham ’22, sopranoLanna …
Four Voice Students Take Home Awards at NATS Regional Student Auditions
Four of Dr. Valerie MacPhail’s voice students advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional NATS competition after receiving honors at the SC State auditions last month. Instructor of Piano, Sharalynn Hicks, was …
Year Begins with New Leadership, Inspiration, and Community Spirit
President Newkirk officially opened the 2016-2017 academic year by giving her first address to her new Converse family during Opening Convocation on Sept. 23. Student Government Association president Ariel Wingard …