University of Akron School of Music
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| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Dean | Dr. John Thomas Dukes (Interim) |
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.
Performing groups
- Symphonic Band
- Concert Band
- University Band
- Marching Band "Ohio's Pride" ~250 members
- Pep Band "Blue and Gold"
- Steel Drum Band
- The Akron New Music Ensemble
- Jazz Combo(s) and Ensemble(s)
- Symphony Orchestra
- Concert Choir
- University Singers
- Women's Chamber Choir
- Men's Chorus
Some ensembles are open only to music majors. In addition, students can form chamber music groups on their own.
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.
Notable Alumni
- Mark Scatterday - director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble
- Daniel W. McCarthy - Composer and Co-Author
- Jack Schantz - former director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
- Benjamin Toth - Percussion Professor at Hartt School of Music (University of Hartford)