Steven Graff Appointed Inaugural Zimmerli Professor of Piano
Written by Karen Rhodes In recognition of his mentorship, transformative teaching, and impact in and out of the classroom, Dr. Steven Graff was recently named …
MM – Performance
Performer, Educator & Converse Advocate: Meet Brandi N. Icard ’04
Brandi N. Icard ’04 started her bachelor’s degree at Converse, completing a degree in music at another institution . She later returned to Converse, completing …
A Kaleidoscope of Sounds And Friendship Spanning Nearly 30 Years
Written by Amanda Mathis The sound of music is in the hills of Germany’s Black Forest region, and for 29 years, each Fall brings in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …