Artists. Scholars. Mentors.

Our world-class faculty stay at the top of their fields through scholarship, artistic creation, and performance.

School of Music faculty members continually develop, grow, and maintain prominent visibility in their scholarly and creative work. Many of our faculty receive grants, awards, fellowships, or other recognition as a result of substantial scholarship, artistic creation, and performance. Works by our faculty can be found by exploring the areas of expertise below.

Performances

Minnesota Orchestra in conversation

Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Voxman Music Building

Join us for a conversation with Minnesota Orchestra's Thomas Søndergård, music director, and Erik Finley, vice president of artistic planning!

This event is free and open to the public. 

Guest Artist Masterclasses: Minnesota Orchestra

Sunday, November 16, 2025 11:30am to 1:00pm
Voxman Music Building

Join us for a masterclass with musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra!

The following masterclasses will take place in various spaces in Voxman Music Building, led by musicians from Minnesota Orchestra:

Conducting – with Thomas Søndergård, Music Director

Recital Hall, 2301

Violin + viola – with Alan Snow, Associate Concertmaster, Violin, and Sarah Switzer, Viola
Concert Hall, 2101

Cello + bass – with Kyle Sanborn, bass and Silver Ainomae, Associate Principal Cello

Room 2400

Trumpet + horn – with Jaclyn...

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Sundays with the Docents | Rhythm and Blues tour

Sunday, November 16, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art

The Rhythm and Blues tour will be led by docent Ellen Link. During this special tour, Ellen will lead visitors on how art can be influenced by music, as well as the emotions evoked with color and the blending of hues.

This tour is part of the Sundays with the Docents program. Walk-ins are welcome on the tour, but using the sign up is strongly recommended as tours are capped at 20 participants. Register now this the following link: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/sundays-with-the-docents-rhythm...

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Practice and perform

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