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Artists in Residence: 2019-2020
The Music Center at Columbia College Chicago welcomes four acclaimed musicians to mentor, teach, and engage with students as part of the 2019-20 Artists in Residence program. Representing a range of musical traditions and experiences, these artists will lead workshops, collaborate on recording projects, and perform with students in concerts as part of their residencies. Fall…
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Artists-In-Residence 2017-18
Cassandra O’Neal, Jon Irabagon, Cory Henry, and Russell Gunn Columbia will welcome four esteemed professional musicians to workshop, record, and perform with students as part of the 2017-18 Artists-in-Residence program. The artists hail from distinct genres and musical backgrounds, but share a passion for collaboration and mentorship. Spring 2018 Artists Cory Henry March 5-9, 2018…
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Artists in Residence Program: 2016-2017
The Music Department at Columbia College Chicago is pleased to announce our Artists in Residence for the 2016-2017 season: Shawn Mullins, Stefon Harris, Donny McCaslin, and Cory Henry! Shawn Mullins in Residence October 24-29 Residency Concert at the Music Center – 7:00 PM October 29th Singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins readily admits that several of the songs…
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Artists in Residence: Fall 2015
Arists in Residence: Fall 2015 This semester, we have another two great artists: Grammy-Award winning vocalist Lisa Fischer will be returning for a second residency, along with acclaimed Jazz Pianist Benny Green! Lisa Fischer Residency Dates and Concerts TBD About Lisa Fischer Lisa Fischer is a singer who really gets around. Her life is an…
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Listen to the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble
Ensemble director Scott Hall recently made these tracks available via soundcloud.com. Originally released during the William Russo Celebration, this album features the ensemble playing their favorites by legends such as Fats Waller and Freddie Hubbard. About the ensemble: Columbia College Jazz Ensemble was created by Scott Hall and Bill Russo in 1999. The ensemble is a…
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Artists in Residence: Spring 2015
This semester, we have two exciting Artists in Residence at the Music Department! We’re hosting Trumpeter and Composer Dave Douglas, and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer! Dave Douglas In Residence March 9-15, with an additional workshop on February 6th. Residency Concerts at the Jazz Showcase on March 12, 13 and 14 at 8 PM and…
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Check out our recent Music Composition for the Screen MFA grads!
The recent grads of our Music Composition for the Screen MFA are busy at work as composers (lead and/or additional music), songwriters, arrangers, orchestrators, programmers, score mixers, score producers, score coordinators, composer assistants, music editors, and more. Our alumni are working in L.A., Chicago and throughout the US with major production companies. Here’s just a…
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Wycliffe Gordon on Campus This Week!
There’s lots of buzz around campus this week as award-winning trombonist Wycliffe Gordon visits Columbia’s Music department for a week-long residency. Columbia is hosting a series of concerts this week featuring Wycliffe. These are all ticketed events so visit wycliffegordon.eventbrite.com to score your tickets while you can. But the real treat for our current music…
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Music Auditions Happening Soon!
Live auditions for incoming/prospective music students are coming up November 3-7. A live audition is a great opportunity to meet and perform for your Music program faculty, to learn about performance-level placement, and to be considered for an additional scholarship award. Live auditions are not required, but are highly recommended and by appointment only. CONTACT…