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'''The University of Akron: School of Music''' is an academic program at the University of Akron. Housed in Guzzetta Hall, the school offers degree programs based on a thorough study of music education, performance, theory and composition, jazz studies, accompanying, and music history and literature. Students and faculty present some 350 campus recitals each year. The school's active faculty members perform regionally with such organizations as the Akron and Canton symphonies, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Ballet, the Robert Page Singers, and the Ohio Chamber Orchestra. |
'''The University of Akron: School of Music''' is an academic program at the University of Akron. Housed in Guzzetta Hall, the school offers degree programs based on a thorough study of music education, performance, theory and composition, jazz studies, accompanying, and music history and literature. Students and faculty present some 350 campus recitals each year. The school's active faculty members perform regionally with such organizations as the Akron and Canton symphonies, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Ballet, the Robert Page Singers, and the Ohio Chamber Orchestra. |
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==Performing groups== |
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* Symphonic Band |
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* Concert Band |
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* University Band |
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* Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~240 members |
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* Pep Band "Blue and Gold" |
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* Steel Drum Band |
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* Jazz Combo(s) and Ensemble(s) |
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* Symphony Orchestra |
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* Concert Choir |
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* University Singers |
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* Women's Chamber Choir |
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* Men's Chorus |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Dean | Dr. Ann Usher |
Academic staff | 63 |
| Students | ~400 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 218 acres (0.88 km2) |
The University of Akron: School of Music is an academic program at the University of Akron. Housed in Guzzetta Hall, the school offers degree programs based on a thorough study of music education, performance, theory and composition, jazz studies, accompanying, and music history and literature. Students and faculty present some 350 campus recitals each year. The school's active faculty members perform regionally with such organizations as the Akron and Canton symphonies, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Ballet, the Robert Page Singers, and the Ohio Chamber Orchestra.
Performing groups
- Symphonic Band
- Concert Band
- University Band
- Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~240 members
- Pep Band "Blue and Gold"
- Steel Drum Band
- Jazz Combo(s) and Ensemble(s)
- Symphony Orchestra
- Concert Choir
- University Singers
- Women's Chamber Choir
- Men's Chorus
Facilities
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.