University of Akron School of Music
The University of Akron: School of Music is an academic program at the University of Akron.
| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Dean | Dr. John Thomas Dukes (Interim) |
Academic staff | 63 |
| Students | ~400 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 218 acres (0.88 km2) |
Performing groups
- Symphonic Band
- Concert Band
- University Band
- Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~250 members
- Pep Band "Blue and Gold"
- Steel Drum Band
- The Akron New Music Ensemble
- Jazz Combo(s) and Ensemble(s)
- Symphony Orchestra
- Concert Choir
- University Singers
- Women's Chamber Choir
- Men's Chorus
Some ensembles are open only to music majors. In addition, students can form chamber music groups on their own.
Facilities
E.J. Thomas Hall on The University of Akron campus
Facilities include a 300-seat recital hall, the 3,000-seat Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, a music computer center, a music resource center, and an electronic music composition laboratory. Guzzetta Hall, home of the School of Music, combines with the Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall to form a center for the performing arts. The Nola Guzzetta Recital Hall is equipped with a three manual Moeller pipe organ, a Martin harpsichord, and two Steinway concert grand pianos. There is also a recording studio for the recording of concerts.
Notable Alumni
- Mark Scatterday - director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble
- Daniel W. McCarthy - Composer and Co-Author
- Jack Schantz - former director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
- Benjamin Toth - Percussion Professor at Hartt School of Music (University of Hartford)
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