Dana School of Music News

Dana Brass Chamber Ensemble performs Eric Ewazen’s “Frost Fire”

The Dana Brass Chamber Ensemble held a recital Thursday, December 2, 2021, where they performed Eric Ewazen’s “Frost Fire.” Student performers at the recital included Ryan Bowden, Darren Thompson, Sevérino Paredes, Brandon Hackimer, and Zak Rahal.

YSU Youth Orchestra to perform concert at Stambaugh Auditorium

The YSU Youth Orchestra, comprised of Youngstown-area middle and high school students, will perform their fall concert Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. Featured music will include Gioachino Rossini’s “William Tell Overture” and “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Dana School of Music professor named recipient of Distinguished Professorship Award

Professor of music Caroline Oltmanns has been named a recipient of a Distinguished Professorship Award for the 2020-21 academic year. Provided by YSU’s Office of Academic Affairs, Oltmanns was awarded for Excellence in Scholarship. These awards are given to YSU faculty members each academic year in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Jazz Alumni Spotlight On . . . Greg Parnell

Jazz Alumni “Spotlight On . . .” series to feature alumnus Greg Parnell

Volume three of the Jazz Alumni “Spotlight On . . .” series will welcome YSU alumnus Greg Parnell (B.M., ‘95) for a virtual interview Friday, March 19, 2021. Parnell is currently the president of Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. and is the founder and musical director of the Orlando Jazz Orchestra.

Opera soloist Anthony Roth Costanzo to join Pipino Performing Arts Series

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, a headlining Metropolitan Opera soloist and Musical America’s 2019 Vocalist of the Year, will give a virtual presentation and masterclass Wednesday and Thursday, 2021 as part of the Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series.

Jazz Alumni’s “Spotlight On . . .” series welcomes David Perrico (B.M., ’03)

YSU’s Jazz Alumni program welcomed Dana School of Music alumnus David Perrico (B.M., ‘03) in the virtual second installment of their “Spotlight On . . . ” series February 25, 2021. An award-winning "Best of Las Vegas" trumpeter, composer, producer, and conductor, Perrico currently serves as the frontman of his newest creation, the Pop Strings Orchestra, at Caesars Palace and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

New Dana project lifts spirits of St. Elizabeth Hospital patients

YSU’s Dana School of Music has partnered with the Mercy Health Foundation on a new project titled “Just What the Doctor Ordered.” The project includes broadcasting four pre-recorded video performances by Dana students to patients at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Cliffe College announces spring season of Pipino Performing Arts Series

The Cliffe College of Creative Arts has announced that the third season of the Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series will commence beginning with the spring 2021 semester. The series will feature performers such as Vijay Iyer, Du Yun, Anthony Roth Costanzo, and Tyshawn Sorey.

Jazz Alumni’s “Spotlight On . . .” series welcomes Dave Lalama (B.M., ‘76) for interview

Volume one of the Jazz Alumni’s “Spotlight On . . .” series is set to feature YSU alumnus Dave Lalama (B.M., ‘76) for a virtual interview Thursday, January 21, 2021. Lalama currently serves as a professor of music at Hofstra University and is a founding faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music’s jazz program.

National Assocation of Teachers of Singing Auditions

Three Dana graduate students awarded at NATS auditions

Three graduate students from YSU’s Dana School of Music won awards at the 2020 National Association of Teachers of Singing Ohio Chapter Virtual Auditions. Participating students included Sierra McCorvey, Chase Upchurch, and Marlina Karimi. McCorvey was awarded first place in the adult singer category.

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