Music faculty invited to Yonsei University for master class
February 22, 2019 Director of Bands Scott Lubaroff, associate professor of flute Dr. Nora Lee García and associate professor of bassoon Dr. Yoon Joo Hwang will be presenting master classes from March 13 to March 18 at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.
“One of the best-kept secrets in Orlando,” A Gift For Music celebrates 20 years
February 22, 2019 Helping students discover their own creativity through music and music education, the Central Florida nonprofit program has provided thousands of students with tuition-free music education for twenty years provided by UCF faculty and students.
Theatre graduate student receives Order of Pegasus
February 19, 2019 Kate Kilpatrick, a graduate student in the School of Performing Arts, is receiving UCF’s highest student honor, Order of Pegasus.
UCF saxophone quartet wins regional MTNA competition
February 01, 2019 Congratulations to the UCF Knights Saxophone Quartet on winning the southern division of the MTNA Chamber Music Competition! Jade Deatherage, Dylan Hannan, Noah Mosca and Najee Lee will be the first UCF students to advance to the finals of the MTNA competitions, which will be held in Spokane, Washington on...
Trombones de Costa Rica stops at UCF
January 27, 2019 UCF faculty member Luis Fred is part of the ensemble Trombones de Costa Rica and began their U.S. tour with the UCF School of Performing Arts, culminating with a performance on February 25.
Bassoon faculty member Yoon Joo Hwang visits top music school in Beijing
January 23, 2019 In December 2018, assistant professor of bassoon Yoon Joo Hwang, DMA, made her last stop abroad at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China.
Lineup Announced for 2019 UCF Celebrates The Arts
January 23, 2019 The fifth-annual festival held at downtown Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center will underscore the resilience of humans and the healing power of art.
UCF Announces New MFA Track in Themed Experience
January 16, 2019 Orlando is known as the land of theme parks — a place that people visit from around the globe to immerse themselves in the most imaginative and fantastic worlds. Located in the international hub of the themed-experience industry, UCF is poised to become a leader in the field. Starting Fall...
Piano professor Yun-Ling Hsu invited abroad for judging and masterclasses
January 14, 2019 Professor Yun-Ling Hsu (DMA) was honored to be invited as a judge for the “2018 American Classical Pianist International Piano Competition,” a masterclass teacher, and an attendee in Sino-American Piano Education Symposium in Guangzhou, China.
Theatre UCF grad Abby Jaros ’14 gets her shot touring with ‘Hamilton’
January 14, 2019 Abby Jaros ’14, a Musical Theatre BFA graduate, performs in the touring company of the smash musical “Hamilton.” She speaks to the Orlando Sentinel’s Matt Palm about her time at UCF and in the production.
Theatre UCF shines in Orlando Sentinel’s “Best of Central Florida Theater: 2018 Year in Review”
January 03, 2019 In the Orlando Sentinel’s “Best of Central Florida Theater: 2018 Year in Review,” many UCF creatives were saluted by resident theater critic Matthew J. Palm for their outstanding work in the theater arts. Across the 25 categories, 27 UCF faculty, staff, students and alumni were recognized for their incredible talents.
For “boss lady” Halle Kilman, the idea is simple: “dreams do come true – when you work hard.”
December 14, 2018 Moving to New York and accepting a position as a creative producer at such a young age doesn’t faze Halle Kilman. She’s ready for it, after completing the Theatre Studies program at UCF.
UCF Opera alumni reunite for Opera Orlando’s Hansel and Gretel
December 12, 2018 At Opera Orlando’s production of Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck, UCF Opera members past and present reunited.
Music faculty Ayako Yonetani and Yoon Joo Hwang invited abroad for masterclasses
December 07, 2018 Professor of violin and viola Ayako Yonetani gave a masterclass in Taiwan and bassoon assistant professor Yoon Joo Hwang gave masterclasses in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
I AM UCF encourages creativity, rewards with scholarship
December 07, 2018 The I Am UCF Digital Storytelling Initiative allows students to get creative by fusing together writing, performance, visual displays and digital media.
Professor Lani Harris remembered for contributions to UCF, theatre
December 03, 2018 The UCF family is saddened to hear of the passing of long-time faculty member Lani Harris. Professor Harris will be remembered for her contributions to Theatre UCF, the university and beyond.
Dean Moore honored with Legacy Education Award
November 30, 2018 Jeff Moore, dean of the UCF College of Arts and Humanities, was awarded the Yamaha Legacy Education Award at the 2018 Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Convention, one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world. The award is given once a year by the Yamaha Corporation of...
Story of a… Drum Major
November 05, 2018 She started leading at Boone High School. Spielman served two years as a drum major at Boone, where her sister was also a drum major, before attending her musical family’s alma mater. “I had always wanted to come to UCF.” The word “quit” isn’t in her dictionary. “I’ve auditioned for drum major every year...
Classic tale Of Mice and Men moves into Theatre UCF’s Black Box
November 02, 2018 John Steinbeck’s seminal classic, Of Mice and Men, depicts life in Depression-era California, but the themes and message of this story persist today. Dramaturg Bruce Costella explains that, “This kind of cultural ubiquity can be attributed to both the story’s shrewd prose and lasting heart.” Steinbeck initially conceived Of Mice...
UCF Women’s Chorus tackles “The Planets” with Orlando Philharmonic
November 02, 2018 The UCF Women’s Chorus is performing with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra this Saturday as part of their concert series. “We’ve been asked to perform Gustav Holst’s masterpiece, The Planets, which involves a treble chorus,” says Kelly Miller, UCF’s Women’s Chorus Director. “It’s an absolute honor in every way, shape and form....