Welcome from the President

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By Roberto Díaz

As Curtis prepares to celebrate its centennial during the 2024–25 season, the school’s president and CEO discusses how the contents of Overtones, both in this issue and subsequent ones over the next year, will focus on the people, events, and performances that have shaped the school over the past 100 years.

From the Fall 2023 Issue

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Alumnus Spotlight: Derek Gullett (Trombone ’24)

The Curtis trombone student shares his love for all orchestral music, including his versatile ability to play alto trombone and euphonium.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage & History: Nikki Chooi (Violin ’12)

The award-winning violinist and Curtis alumnus currently serves as concertmaster of the GRAMMY-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya (Conducting ’91) Named Director of Orchestras and Professor of Conducting at Rice University

The Emmy award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated conductor joins the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music during the 2024–25 academic year.