A Nation at 250: Welcome Message From Jeanne McGinn
Curtis’ chair of liberal arts discusses how the school's interdisciplinary curriculum is fusing American cultural history with music, literature, and the arts.
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By Jeanne McGinn
As students bring 100 years of Curtis history into rich dialogue with 250 years of an enduring and ever-new American idiom of music, we have compelling reasons to celebrate and reflect upon the connections between music, history, and art. Which voices might illuminate the artistic and cultural history of a nation? In our spring 2026 issue of Overtones, we explore this evolving question as our nation and school swiftly approaches our nation’s 250th birthday.
From the Spring 2026 issue
