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March 05, 2021

Honoring the Founding Director of UAB Gospel Choir

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The College of Arts and Sciences and UAB community are heartbroken that our beloved Department of Music Professor and the Founding Director of the UAB Gospel Choir Kevin P. Turner died on Monday, March 1, 2021, after an extended illness.

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November 06, 2020

Winners of the 2020-2021 “Building a Multicultural Curriculum” grants

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Congratulations to the winning proposals for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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July 30, 2019

Hurst-Wajszczuk named new associate dean of UAB Honors College

Hurst-Wajszczuk named new associate dean of UAB Honors College
As Associate Dean, Dr. Hurst-Wajszczuk will help lead the teaching and engagement mission of the UAB Honors College and facilitate the recruitment and academic success of a diverse student body.
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October 31, 2018

Faculty honored at 2018 Fall Awards Convocation

Faculty honored at 2018 Fall Awards Convocation

President Ray Watts and Provost Pam Benoit honored faculty across UAB during the annual Faculty Convocation on October 22.

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May 08, 2018

Five UAB Music Technology students complete Avid Pro Tools Certification

Five UAB Music Technology students complete Avid Pro Tools Certification

Five UAB students majoring in music technology have successfully passed the Avid Pro Tools certification exam.

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April 05, 2018

UAB Music flutist set for grad school at UK conservatory

UAB Music flutist set for grad school at UK conservatory
Flutist and singer Marta Piroșcă has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.
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February 19, 2018

Dr. Yakov Kasman Named Distinguished Professor

Dr. Yakov Kasman Named Distinguished Professor

Dr. Yakov Kasman, Professor and Artist-in Residence in the Department of Music, has been named a Distinguished Professor by the Board of Trustees.

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January 30, 2018

Yakov Kasman to perform Rachmaninoff as soloist with ASO

Yakov Kasman to perform Rachmaninoff as soloist with ASO
"Rhapsody on a theme by Paganini" is one of the works most beloved by audiences around the globe.
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October 17, 2017

Nine Departments Welcome New Faculty Members

Nine Departments Welcome New Faculty Members

This fall, new faculty members join the Department of Communication Studies, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of English, the Department of Music, the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Social Work, the Department of Sociology, and the Department of Theatre.

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October 17, 2017

Strike Up the Band!

Strike Up the Band!

Under the leadership of new director of bands Dr. Sean Murray, the marching blazers are ready to retake the field this fall.

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June 13, 2017

UAB’s arts faculty break out of the classroom this summer

UAB’s arts faculty break out of the classroom this summer
Faculty and staff from the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History, Department of Music, and Department of Theatre explore their skills locally and abroad.
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April 19, 2017

Students, Faculty and Alumni Win Big at 2017 ADDY Awards

Students, Faculty and Alumni Win Big at 2017 ADDY Awards
Students, faculty, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences make a strong showing at the ADDY Awards.
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April 18, 2017

Graduating UAB Senior Aleksandra Kasman Has Chosen The Juilliard School After Being Accepted to Nation’s Top Music Schools

Graduating UAB Senior Aleksandra Kasman Has Chosen The Juilliard School After Being Accepted to Nation’s Top Music Schools
A senior in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Music and the Honors College’s University Honors Program, Kasman, pianist, will graduate April 29, then embark on a tour and graduate school.
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April 04, 2017

UAB Names Sean Murray as New Director of the Marching Blazers

UAB Names Sean Murray as New Director of the Marching Blazers
Sean Murray will begin his role leading the UAB Marching Blazers in May. He comes to UAB from Florida Atlantic University.
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March 30, 2017

UAB Concert Choir to Perform at Festivals in England, the Netherlands

UAB Concert Choir to Perform at Festivals in England, the Netherlands
Tours like this are transformative experiences, says Director Brian Kittredge. The choir is requesting donations to help make the trip a reality for as many students as possible.
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February 07, 2017

Works by Computer Music Ensemble Director, Member, to be Performed at Festivals

Works by Computer Music Ensemble Director, Member, to be Performed at Festivals
Adjunct Professor Matthew Bryant will perform at the Root Signals Electronic Music Festival, and music technology senior Drew Romanowski’s piece “Eatit-n-Leave” was accepted and will be presented at the National Student Electronic Music Event.
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December 15, 2016

Works for Saxophone by UAB’s William Price to be Performed at Greek Tribute, International Symposium

Works for Saxophone by UAB’s William Price to be Performed at Greek Tribute, International Symposium
“Remembrance II” for alto saxophone and piano will be performed in Athens on Dec. 20, while “Sonata: Folie à Deux” will be performed at the International Saxophone Symposium on Jan. 6.
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December 02, 2016

UAB’s Yakov Kasman to Perform Dec. 6 in Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster and Friends Series

UAB’s Yakov Kasman to Perform Dec. 6 in Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster and Friends Series
Kasman will join ASO members for “Quintessential Quintets” to perform two great piano quintets, one from the 19th century by Robert Schumann and one from the 20th century by Dmitry Shostakovich.
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November 02, 2016

UAB Piano Students Continue Winning Streak at Music Teachers National Association Alabama Competition

UAB Piano Students Continue Winning Streak at Music Teachers National Association Alabama Competition
Senior music major Aleksandra Kasman will represent Alabama in the MTNA Southern Division competition in January in Columbia, South Carolina.
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October 24, 2016

Faculty Position: Director of Bands

Faculty Position: Director of Bands
The University of Alabama at Birmingham invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Bands to begin May or June 2017.
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