Student Perspectives: The Musical Odyssey of Princeton’s Adrian Thananopavarn
Jan 18, 2024
Adrian P. Thananopavarn ’24, Math major with certificates in Computer Science and Music Composition, premieres “March of Dusk” with Princeton University Sinfonia
How 3 Princeton Students Spend a Monday at the Royal College of Music
Dec 7, 2023
Dorothy Junginger ’25, Kyle Tsai ’25, and Audrey Yang ’25 are currently participating in Princeton’s immersive abroad program this semester at the Royal College of Music in London.
Get to Know the Music Mentoring Program
Sep 13, 2023
Learn about the Music Mentoring Program and join their welcome event on September 14 from 5:30PM-7:30PM in the Woolworth lobby
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Senior Class Day Award Winners
Aug 4, 2023
Last May, the Department of Music is proud to announce the recipients of the Class of 2023 Senior Class Day awards. Join us in applauding these young musicians on their outstanding accomplishments!
Meet the New Alumni Class of 2023 Music Majors
Jul 5, 2023
The Department of Music applauds the remarkable Music Majors that graduated from our department this spring.
Advisee Stories: Building Instruments, Enacting the Chimurenga, and Reframing Pedagogical Approaches to Tuning
Apr 18, 2023
The Senior Thesis is an integral part of every undergraduate’s journey at Princeton — an opportunity to dive deep into a topic of the student’s choosing and, under the guidance of a faculty advisor, develop a substantial independent project synthesizing their discoveries. This series celebrates the diversity of senior theses created by our Music Majors.
Advisee Stories: K-Pop Fandom, Experiments in Gathering, and Kendrick Lamar
Apr 17, 2023
The Senior Thesis is an integral part of every undergraduate’s journey at Princeton — an opportunity to dive deep into a topic of the student’s choosing and, under the guidance of a faculty advisor, develop a substantial independent project synthesizing their discoveries. This series celebrates the diversity of senior theses created by our Music Majors.
Advisee Stories: Bridging Musical Worlds from Carnatic to Chamber Music
Apr 16, 2023
The Senior Thesis is an integral part of every undergraduate’s journey at Princeton — an opportunity to dive deep into a topic of the student’s choosing and, under the guidance of a faculty advisor, develop a substantial independent project synthesizing their discoveries. This series celebrates the diversity of senior theses created by our Music Majors.
How Milo Poniewozik (’23) Spends a Tuesday on Campus
Mar 28, 2023
We caught up with Milo Poniewozik (’23) to learn how Poniewozik spends a Tuesday on campus.
How Lola Constantino (’23) Spends a Wednesday on Campus
Mar 15, 2023
We caught up with Lola Constantino (’23) to learn how Constantino spends a Wednesday on campus.
How Shruti Venkat (’23) Spends a Monday on Campus
Feb 24, 2023
Meet Shruti Venkat (’23) Music certificate student and Princeton Glee Club Student Conductor and Manager.
Saturdays Look A Little Different at the Lewis Arts Complex: Introducing the Trenton Youth Singers
Feb 23, 2023
Most Saturday mornings walking across campus, things are quiet. Students, recovering from a week of classes, problem sets, papers, and more, are sleeping in. Aside from the occasional early riser bustling off to the library or Small World, there’s a sense of calm.
Meet the STEM Majors of Sinfonia
Jan 31, 2023
Twice a week in the Lee Music Performance & Rehearsal Room, the Princeton University Sinfonia gathers to rehearse. Led by director Ruth Ochs, the orchestra is made up of students from all class years, many STEM majors coming from across the University’s myriad of technical disciplines, to enjoy a few hours a week of music and community.
Announcing the 2022-2023 Concerto Competition Winners
Jan 3, 2023
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Princeton University Orchestra Concerto Competition.
How Halle Mitchell (’23) Spends a Monday on Campus
Dec 7, 2022
We caught up with Halle Mitchell (’23) to learn how Halle spends a Monday on campus.
What’s Your Earliest Musical Memory? With The Princeton University Glee Club
Nov 18, 2022
On a recent brisk Monday afternoon, we paid the Princeton University Glee Club a visit to chat music, memory, and the early moments that make the music-lover.
How Aaron Ventresca (’24) Spends a Thursday on Campus
Nov 14, 2022
We caught up with Aaron Ventresca (’24) to learn how Ventresca spends a Thursday on campus.
How Toussaint Santicola Jones (’25) Spends a Saturday on Campus
Nov 10, 2022
We caught up with Toussaint Santicola Jones (’25) to learn how Toussaint spends a Saturday on campus.
What’s On in the Music Department this Spring?
Nov 7, 2022
Spring 22-23 offers a rich breadth of coursework for the experienced musician and the music-curious alike.
Department Launches New Music Mentoring Program
Oct 26, 2022
The Department of Music at Princeton University is excited to announce the launch of the Music Mentoring Program, a brand new, student-led near-peer mentoring initiative.
Senior Spotlight: Mariana Corichi Gomez ’21
Jun 7, 2021
“From conducting Camerata in a program of Mexican composers to conducting the Glee Club in Mexico City for a loving audience, I cherish these moments and the opportunity to share my culture with my ensembles.”
Students Participate in Creation of Virtual Opera
Feb 6, 2021
Francesco Cavalli’s La Calisto streams in three episodes. WATCH FULL OPERA HERE WATCH TRAILER HERE The students who signed up to participate in the Department of Music’s Fall 2020 course MPP/MTD 219: Opera Performance expected to …
Congratulations, Class of 2020!
Jun 1, 2020
In a virtual Class Day ceremony this afternoon, students, faculty, and staff joined together over Zoom to honor and send off the remarkable students in the Class of 2020. The …
Student Awards: Maya Stepansky & Pascal Le Boeuf
May 5, 2020
Congratulations to sophomore drummer Maya Stepansky and graduate student composer Pascal Le Boeuf: Maya was selected as the Undergraduate College Winner of DownBeat Magazine’s 43rd Annual Student Awards in the Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist …