School of Music
The School of Music is an institution unto itself. Its three degree programs and slate of performances and events play out in perfect harmony with DePauw’s liberal arts program.
"The Lord Nelson Mass," May 5
The School of Music will offer an exuberant finale to an exciting season when orchestra director Orcenith Smith conducts the joint DePauw University Choirs and Symphony Orchestra in one of Haydn’s greatest works, “The Lord Nelson Mass” with soloists Pamela Coburn (soprano), Caroline Smith (mezzo soprano), Kerry Jennings (tenor), and Valentin Lanzrein (bass) at 3 p.m. May 5.
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2013 Concerto Winners Excel in Concert
The DePauw University Orchestra, under the direction of Orcenith Smith, accompanied winners of the 2013 School of Music Concerto Competition in an outstanding array of solo performances on April 14. This year's winners are (front row): soprano Emily Barnash and pianist Rachel Robin; (second row): percussionist Josiah Rushing, tenors Michael Padilla and Lucas Wassmer, and baritone Erik Erlandson.
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Music Alumni
Steven Linville '06
DePauw not only prepared me to be successful, but to also think outside of the box and create my own opportunities. While at DePauw, I performed in four musicals and four operas, but I also had the opportunity to write music for theatre productions, assistant direct, and ultimately direct two fully staged musicals during my junior and senior years. If you are willing to work, the opportunities are available.
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