
Discover 'Music Gems'
... your gateway to the rich world of music at our institution. Celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni with news on performances, compositions, awards, and innovative projects. Stay informed and inspired by the latest achievements and musical milestones.
Music Gems
- 	  A Night of Gold: Highlights from the Blue & Gold Celebration September 27, 2024 Community spirit shone bright as nearly $163K was raised for UAF scholarships at the Blue & Gold Celebration on September 14th. 
 
- 	  2023 President's Adjunct Awardees September 27, 2024 Congratulations to Amy Ingram and Elizabeth Daravivanh, President鈥檚 Adjunct Award recipients for their inspiring work and dedication to CLA students! 
 
- 	  Fairbanks Tall Timbers: George Rydlinski August 31, 2024 Discover the Fairbanks Tall Timbers interview with George Rydlinski, exploring his insights and experiences in this exclusive celebration of history and heritage. 
 
- 	  Shining Bright: Jaunelle Celaire Wins 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize August 24, 2024 Jaunelle Celaire shines bright as she wins the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence, honoring her outstanding achievements and contributions. 
 
- 	  Hunter International Music Festival August 24, 2024 UAF musicians Dr. Sun, Michael Austin, and Anna Jiang shine at the Hunter International Music Festival, dedicating 10 days to intensive music training. 
 
- 	  Music Outreach: Randy Smith Middle School May 08, 2024 UAF Department of Music Student Ariana Lopez leads the Randy Smith Middle School beginning orchestra students. 
 
- 	  Music Outreach: Ryan Middle School May 07, 2024 Dr. Sun coached Ryan Middle's string orchestra on breathing techniques, thanks to Mrs. Waltman's efforts! 
 
- 	  2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year May 01, 2024 Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year! 
 
- 	  April 13, 2024 UAF Music and Lathrop High's students wowed with "Hansel and Gretel," led by Amy Ingram and Dr. Martin 
 
- 	  Dr. Dario Martin to join the NATS 2024 Intern Program March 20, 2024 One of our music faculty, Dr. Dario Martin has been recently invited to join the NATS 2024 Intern Program in Tallahassee, Florida next summer. 
 
- 	  March 05, 2024 The Circumpolar Music Series is hosting a public performance of the UAF Troth Yeddha' Dance Group. The UAF Troth Yeddha' Dance Group will visit the 花椒直播 Native Music course to discuss their dance and songs. 
 
- 	  Drumming Practices with Sean and Christopher Topkok February 19, 2024 The Circumpolar Music Series is hosting a public demonstration on drumming practices with with Dr. Sean Asik艂uk Topkok and Christopher Topkok on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 11:30am in the UAF Davis Concert Hall. 
 
- 	  URSA announces 2023-2024 Mentor Award recipients Sasha Bitzer and Jaunelle Celaire February 07, 2024 URSA 2023-2024 Mentor Award recipients include College of Liberal Arts mentors Sasha Bitzer and Jaunelle Celaire 
 
- 	  Introducing URSA's 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning winner: Beatrice Turley February 05, 2024 Beatrice Turley is awarded URSA's 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning Award 
 
- 	  Drumming Practices with Sean and Christopher Topkok February 02, 2024 The Circumpolar Music Series is hosting a public demonstration on drumming practices with Dr. Sean Asik艂uk Topkok and Christopher Topkok on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 11:30am in the UAF Davis Concert Hall. 
 
- 	  Music student Ellie "Paukana" Martinson performs at Carnegie Hall January 29, 2024 Congratulations to Ellie "Paukana" Martinson for her successful recital at Carnegie Hall! 
 
- 	  Visiting musician Stephen Price presents organ recital November 14, 2023 Stephen Price will perform a guest recital on the organ at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2023, in the Davis Concert Hall at the 花椒直播. 
 
- 	  Music Outreach: Bunnell House Lab School October 06, 2023 MUED student Mari Ana Beks teaches at the Bunnell House Lab School 
 
- 	  Choir of the North Spring Concert September 08, 2022 Join us on Saturday, April 24, for an evening of choral music performed by the Choir of the North, under the direction of Dr. Jaunelle Celaire. 
 
- 	  UAA, UAF music departments offer collaborative concert March 16, 2022 The UAA and UAF departments of music will collaborate on a live-streamed performance on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. "Unity, Diversity & Harmony: A Performance of Music Theater Excerpts," is a collaboration between the UAA and UAF opera workshop ensembles. 
 
- 	  Music Department to hold Jolly Jamboree fundraiser December 24, 2021 The Music Department鈥檚 second annual Jolly Jamboree, to be held Thursday, Dec. 23, at 6:30 p.m. on YouTube will raise funds for UAF students to attend young-artist programs around the world. 
 
- 	$2.8 million pledge creates endowed chair in vocal music at UAF December 10, 2021 A $2.8 million pledge from 花椒直播 alumnus Steve Holmberg has established the UAF Music Department's first endowed chair. 
 
- 	  October 18, 2021 The weekly Music at One series continues every Thursday at 1 p.m. with the UAF Department of Music. You can watch the live performance on the UAF Department of Music's Youtube channel. 
 
- 	  UAF Opera Workshop Presents: Gilbert & Sullivan April 13, 2021 The Opera Workshop Ensemble will be performing some works by "The Mikado," "Pirates of Penzance," "The Gondoliers," and more! 
 
- 	  Evelina Savonin Senior Piano Recital 2021 April 13, 2021 Evelina Savonin, Performance & Music Education Major, will give her senior piano recital! 
 
