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"I haven’t had much experience outside of Colburn, but I can’t imagine it being any better than it is. It’s been very prestigious, and I’ve been able to really get challenged in ways that I wasn’t in other places... I’ve been able to grow and excel in dance and just learn so quickly and have these teachers that are just so excited for me to keep learning and to keep challenging myself." Read our Spotlight interview with Dance student Micah Miko-Levine! https://bit.ly/3piRETP

Congratulations to Conservatory pianist Sam Glicklich for winning 3rd place in the Singapore Piano Competition!

Tap dance would not be where it is today without this tap legend! John W. Bubbles, born John William Sublett in 1902, was an American tap dancer, actor, and vaudevillian instrumental to the progression of tap dance on a global scale. He was the first tapper to use his entire foot, not just the toe. In doing so, he was able to create more complex, syncopated rhythms with a relaxed upper body. Ever the innovator, he blended improvisational jazz music with his unique tap styles,... creating a new genre of tap known as rhythm tap. Bubbles performed in the famous duo Buck and Bubbles for over 4 decades, and in 1931 they became the first Black artists to perform at Radio City Music Hall. In 1936, they were the first Black artists to appear on television. In 1980, Bubbles received the Life Achievement Award from the American Guild of Variety Artists. Bubbles passed away in 1986, and was later inducted into the Tap Hall of Fame in 2002.

Tomorrow at 4:00 pm, nationally-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and Amplify Series artist Silas Farley will lead Dance Academy students in a 90-minute ballet technique class, followed by a Q&A hosted by Trudl Zipper Dance Institute Dean Jenifer Ringer. Register here: https://bit.ly/2MX6aU8

Love has played a starring role in the performing arts since the first steps and notes were imagined. And, the love our students have for you, our audience and patrons, is unwavering. They miss you more than ever. To make your Valentine's Day a little sweeter, we've curated some special offerings to fill your day with music and dance inspired by love. Take a look: https://buff.ly/3joiXL3

Have questions about college admissions for musicians? At the next Virtual Office Hours, Annie Bosler of our College Prep for Musicians course joins us to answer them. Submit your questions to [email protected] by October 29!

You're invited to watch Colburn students perform live in a special master class with world-renowned cellist Steven Doane this Saturday, October 24! After the class, join us for a Q&A hosted by Colburn cello faculty, Clive Greensmith. https://bit.ly/3jfZ8Ed

This is the last week for alumni to submit their program proposals for our Colburn Alumni Recital Series. Selected proposals will receive $500 of funding to support the performers. If you’re an alumni of one of our units and would like to know more about the series and proposal guidelines, visit the series page: https://bit.ly/2GkKSfR

On Sunday, October 25 at 7 pm, Colburn Conservatory alum and current piano faculty Rodolfo Leone will present a virtual program of works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Harlem Renaissance composer William Grant Still. Watch this free Artists Series concert online here: https://bit.ly/2T0IZYn

We're bringing you Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony this Tune In Tuesday. We hope you love it!

It's the last chance to sign up for College Audition Prep for Singers! Starting on October 24, this class provides the knowledge, strategies, and technical skills needed to craft a first-rate college music audition. Register today! https://bit.ly/3lMmB2f

Get to know The Anonymous Lover's director, Bruce Lemon, Jr.! The @LAOpera chatted with him about his first experiences with opera, his thoughts on composer Joseph Bologne, and what you can expect from a socially distanced performance: https://bit.ly/2H9ks15. Tickets for the November 14 performance may be purchased at https://bit.ly/3o3DxCp.

The monthly Colburn Spotlight series highlights our outstanding students, alumni, faculty, and staff from across the School. Today's Saturday Spotlight is shining on Dance Academy alumna Sircey Smith! Read the whole interview: https://bit.ly/3nXKvZw

Join us and experience world-class performances, including a performance by the Colburn Conservatory's Hannah White, during the premiere of the Sphinx Organization’s inaugural virtual gala, Lift Ev’ry Voice! This year’s online event will feature a world premiere by Sphinx Competition Laureate Xavier Foley and riveting performances by Sphinx Virtuosi, EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble, Anthony McGill, Raquel Gonzalez, and more!

We're delighted that Colburn Conservatory violinist Hannah White is going to be performing at the Sphinx Organization's virtual gala today at 7:00 pm EDT! The Sphinx Organization is a social justice organization that seeks to empower the essential voices of artists and leaders who shape the vibrant landscape of the classical music field. You can watch the livestream right here on our Facebook page.

Colburn continues its celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a series of lunchtime concerts highlighting the composer’s beloved Sonatas for Violin and Piano. Join us at the table each Thursday at noon to hear a complete sonata performed by Colburn faculty members Martin Beaver, violin, and Fabio Bidini, piano. The Violin Sonata series is dedicated to a dear friend and supporter of the Colburn School, Warner Henry. His presence and his passion for the performing arts will be missed, but not forgotten.

We're keeping it upbeat this Tune-In Tuesday with the first movement of Schumann's Koncertstuck for 4 Horns!