News & Announcements
Announcing the LSU Inclusive Repertoire Initiative
The Louisiana State University (LSU) Department of Bands is issuing a call for scores by underrepresented composers to be performed and recorded by the concert ensembles during the 2021-22 academic year. We believe it is our responsibility to support, encourage, and promote music and composers from historically marginalized communities and to program repertoire that reflects the diverse makeup of our student body. Submitted scores will be reviewed by members of the LSU faculty/staff and selected pieces will be programmed throughout the year.
Giulio Cesare Cancellation
From the Director: Our Return for Spring 2021
Kristin Sosnowsky Appointed as Interim Dean of the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts
LSU has appointed Kristin Sosnowsky as interim dean of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts. This decision comes after the announcement that Dean Todd Queen has accepted the position of dean of the School of Music at Florida State University.
Fall 2020 Diploma Ceremony Program
Scott Terrell Joins the LSU School of Music
The LSU School of Music is pleased to announce that Scott Terrell will join the faculty as Associate Professor and Director of Orchestral Studies, beginning in January 2021.
From the Director: Our Return for Fall 2020 (Updated 8/18)
UPDATED 8/18. A letter and Q&A with James Byo, Director of the LSU School of Music, on the upcoming semester.
Summer 2020 Diploma Ceremony Program
Dinos Constantinides Recognized with Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
BATON ROUGE – Marquis Who's Who presented Dr. Constantine (Dinos) Demetrios Constantinides with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.
Statement of Support for CMDA International Students
The CMDA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has issued a statement regarding the recent situation with the federal government and international students.
Oscar and Emmy Award-winning Composer and LSU Alumnus Bill Conti Donating Original Scores to LSU
LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts alumnus William “Bill” Conti and his wife, LSU alumna Shelby Cox Conti, of Los Angeles, are giving their alma mater one of the university’s biggest in-kind gifts in history: the original scores from Bill’s prolific career as a composer and conductor.
Internationally Recognized LSU Music Professor to Compose New Concerto Inspired by M. C. Escher
LSU School of Music’s Associate Professor of Composition Mara Gibson will pursue a unique music composition project for bassoon and orchestra inspired by the lithographs of M. C. Escher. She has been awarded a $32,300 grant from the Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars, or ATLAS, program of the Louisiana Board of Regents, to fund this project titled, “Escher Keys.”
World-renowned Musician Willis Delony Awarded SEC Faculty Achievement Award
LSU Boyd Professor of Piano and Jazz Studies Willis Delony has been named LSU’s honoree for the 2020 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award.
Spring 2020 Diploma Ceremony Program
2019 - 2020 Student Awards Ceremony
Each spring semester, the LSU School of Music hosts an awards ceremony to recognize the continued achievements of our students on national and international levels, and to award certain merit scholarships provided by the extraordinary benefactors of our school. Due to the closure of the LSU campus, this year the Student Awards Ceremony is presented virtually, with commentary by James Byo, Director of the School of Music, and Todd Queen, Dean of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts.
Remembering Legendary Director of Bands Emeritus Frank Wickes
The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts and LSU Department of Bands are saddened to confirm the passing of Frank B. Wickes, LSU director of bands emeritus, at the age of 82.
Simon Holoweiko Joins LSU, Department of Bands Expands
The LSU School of Music and LSU Department of Bands are pleased to announce that Simon Holoweiko will join the faculty as Associate Director of Bands, beginning Fall 2020.
Announcing Arts@Home with the LSU CMDA
The faculty of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts are excited to present a new continuing education series, “Arts @ Home”, featuring regular videos by faculty members from our Schools of Music and Theatre!
Cancellation of Spring 2020 Events
We regret to inform our patrons and the community that, in conjunction with LSU’s shift to online instruction for the rest of the semester, ALL previously scheduled School of Music, School of Theatre, and Turner-Fischer Center for Opera productions and performances are cancelled for the rest of the spring 2020 semester. This also includes any workshops, festivals, or instrument days.
Louisiana Bass Festival Cancellation
The LSU School of Music administration, in coordination with Professor Yung-Chiao Wei, has decided to cancel the 2020 Louisiana Bass Festival.