I Love Paris in the Springtime…
A trip to Paris is undoubtedly an extraordinary experience. But a visit to Paris in the springtime? Incomparable. The trees and flowers shake off their winter coats, as Parisians make …
Music BA and Minor
Singer-Songwriter Kiya Heartwood ’10
Kiya Heartwood ’10 came to Converse as a Converse II student, having already earned a BA in Creative Writing from U Kentucky and an MA in Cultural Studies at Northfield …
Southeastern Composers Converge at Converse to Share New Music
Composers from across the Southeast will gather at Converse College on Feb. 26 – 28 to explore and share new music during the 2015 Southeastern Composers League Annual Forum. Dr. …
David Daniels, Carlos Moseley Inducted into Spartanburg Music Trail March 3
The Spartanburg Music Trail expands again when signage honoring David Daniels and Carlos DuPré Moseley is unveiled in a ceremony along St. John Street just west of The George Dean …
Premiere of “Troiades” Pushes Boundaries of Traditional Opera
A School of the Arts collaboration is pushing the limits of “traditional opera” through the use of innovative technologies. Converse musicology and composition professor Dr. David Berry, an accomplished composer, …
Teenager's Gift Helps Young Singer Pursue Her Passion
Emma McDaniel, 16, has taken piano lessons at the academy for eight years. Some in Spartanburg may recognize her from her philanthropic efforts. At age 11, Emma, who is home …
Join Converse for the Festival of Lessons & Carols Dec. 4
Converse College and the Upstate community will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 4 …
Moseley Chamber Music Series Opens Sept. 22 with Wael Farouk
Egyptian phenomenon Wael Farouk, who earned not only a Master in Music but also a robust following during his time at Converse College, returns to Spartanburg on Monday, Sept. 22 …
Violinist Performs with Itzhak Perlman, Becomes Youngest Principal with SPO
Violinist Mallory Hayes’ accomplishments read like those of a more experienced musician. She’s been a regional finalist of the Music Teacher’s National Association competition and winner of the Greater Anderson …