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left to right: Cooper Drury, dean of the College of Arts and Science; Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield; Dean Wibe; Matthew Martens, provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs; and University of Missouri President Mun Choi

Dean Wibe wins 2026 Sinquefield Composition Prize

Sunday, February 1, 2026

University of Missouri

Wibe is a 2023 graduate of the UI School of Music.

Jayda Hunstad, smiling and holding a guitar in Voxman Music Building

For music therapy student, pain management hits close to home

Sunday, February 1, 2026

UI Graduate College

Jayda Hunstad is a student in the UI School of Music Masters of Music Therapy Program, with anticipated graduation date in 2026.

The Crossing performing in Voxman Concert Hall

Iowa Music Magazine 2025

Monday, January 26, 2026

University of Iowa School of Music

The latest issue of Iowa Music Magazine is now available!

A model of “A Conductor’s Study” showcases how Dixon’s desk and office would have looked like. The UI Main Library debuted a gallery dedicated to the public service of Iowa conductor James Dixon on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

UI Main Library’s new exhibit celebrates late conductor

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Daily Iowan

Scott Dunn Orchestra proves that ‘background’ music deserves L.A.’s full attention

Friday, January 16, 2026

Los Angeles Times

Conductor and UI Music alum Scott Dunn (75BM, 81MD) has launched a new orchestra with the Wallis, featuring L.A.’s top session musicians, to elevate film scores as serious concert art.

X Marks the Arts Presents: Free Week 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Performing Arts At Iowa

Free Week returns for its second year from February 16 – 22, 2026, transforming Downtown Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District into a weeklong celebration of creativity, community, and connection.