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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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[[File:AkronArtsHall.jpg|thumb|right|200px|E.J. Thomas Hall on The University of Akron campus]] |
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Facilities include a 250-seat recital hall, the 2,895-seat Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, a music computer center, a music resource center, and an electronic music composition laboratory. Guzzetta Hall |
Facilities include a 250-seat recital hall, the 2,895-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 manual Moeller pipe organ, a Martin harpsichord, and two [[Steinway]] concert grand pianos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=RASPE |first=BECKY |title=‘Living legend’ Perlman to return to Akron after 22-year hiatus |url=https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/culture/living-legend-perlman-to-return-to-akron-after-22-year-hiatus/article_1f7d9b14-a145-5e70-a20e-36aca6c9db73.html |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=Cleveland Jewish News |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Notable alumni=== |
===Notable alumni=== |
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41°04′43.2″N 81°30′54.1″W / 41.078667°N 81.515028°W
| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Director | Dr. Marc Reed |
Academic staff | 46 |
| Students | ~250 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 218 acres (0.88 km2) |
The University of Akron: School of Music is an academic program for music content at the University of Akron. Some groups that perform there are: The Wind Symphony, The Symphony Band, and more.
Performing groups
[edit]- The Wind Symphony
- The Symphony Band
- Concert Band
- Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~250 members [1]
- Pep Band "Blue and Gold"
- Steel Drum Band
- The Akron New Music Ensemble
- Jazz Combo(s) and Ensemble(s)
- Symphony Orchestra
- Concert Choir
- Chamber Choir
- Chamber ensembles
Ensembles are open to music majors and non-majors.
Facilities
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Facilities include a 250-seat recital hall, the 2,895-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 manual Moeller pipe organ, a Martin harpsichord, and two Steinway concert grand pianos.[2]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Mark Scatterday - director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble
- Daniel W. McCarthy - Composer and Co-Author
References
[edit]- ^ "Athletic Bands".
- ^ RASPE, BECKY. "'Living legend' Perlman to return to Akron after 22-year hiatus". Cleveland Jewish News. Retrieved 2023-03-22.