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'''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: a Wind Symphony, a Symphony Band, and more.
'''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==
==Performing groups==
* Wind Symphony
* The Wind Symphony
* Symphony Band
* The Symphony Band
* Concert Band
* Concert Band
* Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~250 members <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uakron.edu/bands/athletic-bands/#:~:text=Ohio%27s%20Pride%20%2D%20Marching%20Band&text=The%20260%20member%20band%20combines,students%20(including%20Wayne%20Campus) | title=Athletic Bands }}</ref>
* Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~250 members <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uakron.edu/bands/athletic-bands/#:~:text=Ohio%27s%20Pride%20%2D%20Marching%20Band&text=The%20260%20member%20band%20combines,students%20(including%20Wayne%20Campus) | title=Athletic Bands }}</ref>
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==Facilities==
==Facilities==
[[File:AkronArtsHall.jpg|thumb|right|200px|E.J. Thomas Hall on The University of Akron campus]]
[[File:AkronArtsHall.jpg|thumb|right|200px|E.J. Thomas Hall on The University of Akron campus]]
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 three 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>
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 three 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>


===Notable alumni===
===Notable alumni===

Revision as of 16:45, 12 June 2023

41°04′43.2″N 81°30′54.1″W / 41.078667°N 81.515028°W / 41.078667; -81.515028

The University of Akron: School of Music
MottoFiat Lux (Latin)
Motto in English
Let there be light
DirectorDr. Marc Reed
Academic staff
46
Students~250
Location
Akron
,
Ohio
,
United States
CampusUrban, 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

  • 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

E.J. Thomas Hall on The University of Akron campus

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 three manual Moeller pipe organ, a Martin harpsichord, and two Steinway concert grand pianos.[2]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Athletic Bands".
  2. ^ RASPE, BECKY. "'Living legend' Perlman to return to Akron after 22-year hiatus". Cleveland Jewish News. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
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