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Scripps Students Take Top Honors in Regional Singing Competition
Four Scripps applied voice students participated, and all were awarded top honors in their respective categories: Jeannette Hunker ’23, Aviva Miller ’24, and Isha Singh ’23 earned first prize, and Cece Malone ’24 garnered second.
Read MoreAnna-Louise Walton ’14 Uses Practical Interdisciplinary Skills in Music Composition Career
Professors in the music departments at both Scripps and Pomona College were instrumental (no pun intended) in affirming her passion for music, and their support helped give her the confidence to pursue a career in music. Her time at Scripps also equipped her with the practical skills necessary for a career in the arts; namely, knowing how to write.
Read MoreAt Sunlit Residency, Cándida Jáquez Conducts Research into All-Female Mariachi Band
” . . . we often are scrambling for time to really have the space to sit down and do something like writing,” Jáquez said of the residency.
Read MoreIn the Media: Character in Brendan Slocumb’s Hit Novel Based on Rachel Vetter Huang, Los Angeles Times Notes
Author Brendan Slocumb calls mentor and adjunct professor in music Rachel Huang “a life-saving force.”
Read MoreIn the Media: Claremont Courier and Daily Bulletin Highlight Upcoming Joint Music Program Concerts
The Claremont Courier and the Daily Bulletin highlighted several upcoming performances by the joint music program of Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Pitzer Colleges.
Read MoreIn the Media: MSN, Claremont Courier Feature Hao Huang’s American Dreams/Asian Nightmares
The performance, which is funded in part through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), examines the realities of anti-Asian American racism.
Read MoreScripps Presents Announces Fall 2022 Season
The season will center on high-profile participants showcasing diverse experiences through contemporary dance, music, and award-winning storytelling.
Read MoreDemiana Ibrahim ’24 Shares Egyptian Classical Music With a Wider Audience
“I believe mid-20th century Egyptian music is so special and beautiful, and I wanted to find a way to help it reach a broader audience.”
Read MoreIn the Media: EnviroLab Asia Gains Local Wisdom from Maui, Lahaina News Reports
“While we learned so much about history and the environment, the true highlight was what we all learned from the Maui kama’aina,” Huang said.
Read MoreIn the Media: Broadway World Highlights The Conference of the Birds at the Broad Stage
The performance co-premiered at Scripps College in March and is funded in part by a 2021 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts.
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