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WestConn to offer graduate degrees in Music Education and Jazz Pedagogy for music educators and musicians who seek to expand their ‘toolbox’
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WestConn to offer graduate degrees in Music Education and Jazz Pedagogy for music educators and musicians who seek to expand their ‘toolbox’

February 20, 2025April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Department of Music at Western Connecticut State University has announced the creation of two new Master of Music (M.M.) degree programs: Music Education […]

Music Department’s Zaccai Curtis wins Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album at 67th annual ceremony
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Music Department’s Zaccai Curtis wins Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album at 67th annual ceremony

February 5, 2025April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Music is celebrating a Grammy Award win for faculty member Zaccai Curtis, whose “Cubop Lives!” was named […]

WCSU Opera Ensemble to present ‘Die Fledermaus’
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WCSU Opera Ensemble to present ‘Die Fledermaus’

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Opera Ensemble will perform “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss Jr. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, […]

Austin Scelzo’s love of music and community leads to recognition as a 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero
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Austin Scelzo’s love of music and community leads to recognition as a 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero

February 12, 2024May 13, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Since his freshman year at Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Austin Scelzo knew he wanted to be a musician and music teacher. […]

Music is in the air this spring at WCSU
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Music is in the air this spring at WCSU

March 20, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Springtime at Western Connecticut State University means warm breezes, green grounds and music in the air, especially with several events planned to […]

WCSU names Matthew Doiron recipient of  2022 Provost’s Award for Teaching
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WCSU names Matthew Doiron recipient of 2022 Provost’s Award for Teaching

October 5, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut —Western Connecticut State University announced that Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Matthew Doiron has been chosen to receive the 2022 Provost’s Award for […]

‘Magic’ being made in Torrington schools, thanks to  award-winning WCSU Music Education graduates
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‘Magic’ being made in Torrington schools, thanks to award-winning WCSU Music Education graduates

October 3, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Torrington, Connecticut Public Schools website proclaims “Torrington Public Schools have been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education […]

Jazz Fest at WCSU April 28 - 30: Event features renowned jazz pianists Christian Sands and Kenny Barron
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Jazz Fest at WCSU April 28 - 30: Event features renowned jazz pianists Christian Sands and Kenny Barron

April 25, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will host its annual Jazz Fest on April 28, 29 & 30, 2022, at the Veronica Hagman Concert […]

WCSU Opera presents ‘Cinderella’ April 8 & 9
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WCSU Opera presents ‘Cinderella’ April 8 & 9

March 25, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University Opera will present public performances of “Cinderella” by Pauline Viardot at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, and […]

WCSU presents music events at Visual and Performing Arts Center
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WCSU presents music events at Visual and Performing Arts Center

November 5, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Department of Music will present live events open to the public at the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall […]

Voice students compete in NATS semi-finals and national opera finals: WCSU student singers earn honors in regional and national competitions
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Voice students compete in NATS semi-finals and national opera finals: WCSU student singers earn honors in regional and national competitions

April 16, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Ten Western Connecticut State University voice students have garnered prestigious honors in competition with collegiate singers across New England and the nation […]

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