News Listing
Diane Monroe is WRTI Featured Artist
February 22, 2021
Violin alumna contributed first-person reflections and recordings to the jazz and classical playlists as part of Black History Month celebration
Curtis Mentor Network Session Begins March 15
February 22, 2021
Enjoy online lessons, studio classes, and mentorship in preparation for auditions, competitions, performance opportunities, and more.
Michelle Cann Delivers “Knockout” Debut Says Philadelphia Inquirer
February 18, 2021
Performance of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement receives rave reviews.
Karen Slack (Opera ’02) Urges Viewers to #SayTheirNames
February 18, 2021
Ms. Slack’s empowering film combines poetry, artwork, and music to bring to life the struggles and successes of Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Celebrating Black History: Xavier Foley (Double Bass ’16) and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
February 15, 2021
Xavier Foley (Double Bass ’16) is known for communicating his virtuosity and passion for music and creating opportunities for himself and his instrument, which is rarely presented solo.
Musicmaking Starts at Home with Virtual Curtis Family Concert on February 20
February 8, 2021
Singer-songwriter Andrew Lipke and cellist Camden Shaw lead interactive program for families on Zoom
Celebrating Black History: The Legacy of Ursula Guy Curd (Piano ’26)
February 4, 2021
“Unforgettable” pianist from Curtis’s inaugural class was a founding member of the Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Curtis Mourns the Passing of John Weaver
February 2, 2021
Dr. Weaver (Organ ’59) was a member of the Curtis faculty for more than three decades, from 1971 to 2003.
Community Artist Fellows Serve in Creative Ways
January 21, 2021
New vlogs from the 2020–21 fellows detail activities with Penn Memory Center, All-City Orchestra, and more.
Karen Slack’s #SayTheirNames Project Detailed in Inquirer
January 20, 2021
Ms. Smith conceived of and performed in the film, which explores the remarkable contributions of Black women to social justice causes.
