A Kaleidoscope of Sounds And Friendship Spanning Nearly 30 Years
Written by Amanda Mathis The sound of music is in the hills of Germany’s Black Forest region, and for 29 years, each Fall brings in classical music performances, filling the …
Music BA and Minor
Magazine Spotlights Music Alumna’s Harp Career
Grace Wepner Ludtke ’07 was featured in Our State Magazine. The article spotlights Grace’s work as a founding member of the North Carolina Harp Ensemble, her work as a mentor, and …
Converse’s Petrie School of Music Welcomes Timothy McMurray as Orchestra Director
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will …
Dr. Steven Graff Recognized as Steinway & Sons Top Teacher
Written by Karen Rhodes Steinway & Sons has recognized Dr. Steven Graff, Converse University Assistant Professor of Piano, with the Steinway Top Teacher Award. This prestigious formal award commends an …
Welcome Guest Director of Opera Elizabeth Margolius ’90
Converse alumna and five-time Joseph Jefferson Award nominee, stage and movement director Elizabeth Margolius’ selected directorial credits include London Road for Shattered Globe Theatre, Tidy and Rose for Renaissance Theaterworks, Crimes of the Heart for American Stage, Le …
Family-Friendly MoseleyNext Series Continues at Converse
Converse University’s MoseleyNext micro-series will launch its second season of short, family-friendly concerts on Friday, October 20, 2023, with The Akropolis Reed Quintet, the first reed quintet to grace the …
Converse’s 2023-2024 Faculty Symposia Lineup
Converse University faculty support the institution’s mission to advance a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation. Converse University’s Office of Research and Engagement promotes collegewide …
NAfME Honors Ethan Watkins ’24 with Music Scholarship
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has honored Converse University student Ethan Watkins ’24 as one of three recipients of the 2023 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Watkins, along with …
Carlos Moseley Series Celebrates its 42nd Season at Converse
Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series is celebrating its 42nd season featuring six concerts between 2023-2024. Listen to world-renowned musicians in the intimate venue of Daniel Recital Hall, followed by a …