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Opera Chapman Presents The Merry Widow

March 1, 2013 by | CoPA News

Who is the most famous widow of the 20th century?  Here are a few hints: she inspired high fashion hats, a seductively chic corset, perfumes, cigarettes and even a cocktail.   Still mystified?  She was immortalized in three Hollywood films!  Most importantly, thanks to Franz Lehar’s sensual melodies, she transformed a waltz into a musical seduction. 

College of Performing Arts Alumnus Featured in LA Times

February 6, 2013 by | CoPA News

College of Performing Arts alumnus Michael Hudson (’00) was featured in the Los Angeles Times  about his work as the co-founder of the Boyle Heights Youth Orchestra.  The orchestra serves over 60 students and is moving toward non-profit status.  Michael told the Times, “It’s not just a music program, it’s a social change program…you create

Janice Park Performs for Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings

January 31, 2013 by | CoPA News

Dr. Janice Park, instructor of piano in the Conservatory of Music, was invited by the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings to perform in a concert with Thomas Hooten, the Principal Trumpet of Los Angeles Philharmonic, on January 4, 2013. The sold-out concert was held in Birmingham, MI.  It was the second time Dr. Park was

President’s Piano Series Starts February 7

January 25, 2013 by | CoPA News

The James L. Doti President’s Piano Series was founded in 2011 with the mission of providing access to acclaimed pianists for both the Southern California community and the students of Chapman University.   Under the artistic direction of Grace Fong, each year the President’s Piano Series presents internationally acclaimed pianists and ensembles from throughout the

Conservatory of Music Named for Dean Hall, Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco

January 22, 2013 by | CoPA News

The Chapman University Conservatory of Music has been named in honor of William Hall, DMA, our longtime choral director and dean who is celebrating his 50th year at Chapman, and Newport Beach couple Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco, whose transformational support of the performing arts at Chapman has included their leadership of the fundraising drive for the

Chapman University Singers and Instrumental Students Hit the Road

January 10, 2013 by | CoPA News

If January seems a little quiet around Oliphant Hall, that’s because the Chapman University Singers have hit the road for their annual interterm tour to Northern California and Nevada high schools and music academies. But the good news is that that they’ll all be back for their traditional Post Tour Concert on Friday,

Chapman Singers Perform with Pacific Symphony

January 10, 2013 by | Music

On January 12, Pacific Symphony will present an abridged version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute  for their Family Series in which all of the roles will be performed by Chapman students and alumni, directed by Chapman’s director of operatic studies, Peter Atherton.  This 45-minute performance is ripe with original narration and dialogue designed to introduce children to the

Chapman Music Faculty Member Nominated for Grammy Awards

December 7, 2012 by | CoPA News

 “I’m feeling on top of the world!” said Dr. Nicholas Terry, director of percussion studies and assistant professor of music at Chapman University.   He’s a member of the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet, the acclaimed chamber percussion group whose latest recording, “Rupa-Khandha,” was nominated yesterday for three Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Best Small Ensemble Performance,

Piano Students Win at the California Association of Professional Music Teachers Festival

November 27, 2012 by | CoPA News

Join us in congratulating three of our outstanding piano students for their recent accomplishments in the California Association of Professional Music Teachers festival events.  Arsen Jamkotchian (’15) was the winner of the 2012 CAPMT VIII Honors Auditions and will compete at the State Conference in Spring 2013. Linda Zhou (’15) was the alternate in the same category.  Evan

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