The LSU School of Music is delighted to announce the appointments of Dr. Molly Austin as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy and Dr. Penny Roberts as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy.

The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeong-Eun Lee as Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano. Dr. Lee is an accomplished pianist, educator, and chamber musician, widely respected for her artistry, versatility, and dedication to the collaborative process.

LSU School of Music partners with J.W. Pepper to launch a groundbreaking initiative that empowers emerging composers to publish and promote their work through the My Score platform.

Internationally acclaimed soprano and LSU graduate Lisette Oropesa returned to campus last week for a special masterclass, where she shared her expertise and experiences with current students. Oropesa, who has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious opera stages, took time to sit down with the LSU School of Music prior to the masterclass to reflect on her journey, career milestones, and the wisdom she has gained along the way.

Dr. Kamile Geist, Associate Professor and Ava & Cordell Haymon Endowed Chair of Music Therapy at Louisiana State University’s School of Music, has been selected as a featured clinician for the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic/Convention.

The LSU School of Music is thrilled to celebrate Unseen World, the latest album by Dr. Mara Gibson, Associate Professor of Composition. Released in November, this collaborative work marks a milestone in her career, showcasing her evolving compositional style.

The LSU School of Music is proud to announce that Dr. Olivia Lucas has received the 2024 Emerging Scholar Award (Article) from the Society of Music Theory (SMT) for her article “Performing Analysis, Performing Metal,” that was published in one of the Society’s flagship journals, Music Theory Online.

The LSU School of Music is pleased to announce that DMA student Po-Yu Fang has won a position in the bass section of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, considered one of the world’s best professional orchestras.