Georgia State alumnus Jonathan Kocik (B.M. ’16, M.M. ’19) composed With Courage Unyielding to honor Professor Devin Reed’s ten years of leadership within the GSU band area. Commissioned by Kappa Kappa Psi’s Nu Alpha Chapter, the fanfare reflects Reed’s spirit and musicianship through bold themes, personal details, and even subtle nods to his favorite films and percussion sounds. The piece will receive its world premiere on November 18, 2025, performed by the Georgia State Wind Orche...| College of the Arts
Artistic Voices highlights aspiring filmmaker D.K. White, who is pursuing a Film Production Dual Degree. Now a graduate-level candidate, D.K. talks about her academic and film journey, along with jumpstarting her career with a production company.| College of the Arts
The Music Industry program has kicked off the fall with a packed September—bringing students together for seminars, workshops, and fireside chats with industry leaders like Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, Sean Garrett, and Fiona Bloom. And the momentum is just getting started. With major performances, guest speakers, and showcases on the horizon in October and November, MTM continues to expand its impact on campus and throughout Atlanta’s music scene.| College of the Arts
Two Georgia State University School of Music faculty members have been named candidates for national leadership positions with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Dr. Patrick Freer, Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Education, is a candidate for NAfME National President-Elect, while Dr. Matthew Koperniak, part-time instructor of music education, has been nominated for Southern Division President-Elect.| College of the Arts
The latest Artistic Voices features GSU School of Music jazz alumnus Nathanael Smith (M.Mu.'24 Jazz Studies), who is currently on tour playing the piano with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Hear Smith talk about the opportunity of performing with the big band, on-the-road tour action, GSU mentors and more.| College of the Arts
Georgia State's MTM Standard will host its 3rd Annual Sync Meetup on April 12–13, 2025, in the School of Music’s| College of the Arts
Director of Choral Activities Coordinator of Ensembles and Conducting Dr. Deanna Joseph is Professor of Music and Director of Choral| College of the Arts
Dr. Charles “Chuck” Jackson has been named Associate Director of the Georgia State School of Music. A GSU alumnus and experienced music educator, Jackson will oversee undergraduate affairs, recruitment, curriculum and assessment.| College of the Arts
Craig Drennen is a painter based in Atlanta, GA and a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow. He is represented by Brigitte Mulholland Gallery in Paris. He has had recent solo exhibitions at The Suburban in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Freight+Volume Gallery in New York City. Drennen has an upcoming solo exhibition at the Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art in September 2026 and will be included in the Hunter Invitational V at the Hunter Museum in January 2026. He will have a solo exhibition at Brigitte Mulholland Gal...| College of the Arts
Conductor Henry Cheng joins Georgia State University as Interim Director of Orchestras this fall, leading the GSU Symphony and conducting| College of the Arts
Georgia State School of Music announces a key leadership transition in its athletic band program, welcoming Lawrence Williams as Assistant| College of the Arts
Georgia State’s Harrower Summer Opera Workshop celebrates 40 years of training emerging operatic talent. Founded by Peter and Irene Harrower| College of the Arts
The Georgia State University Singers made history with their first-ever live performance at the ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas,| College of the Arts
