BU Today feature: Zooming in to African American Theater
CFA Dean Harvey Young’s class brings (remote) close encounters with top theatre-makers
Categories: Theatre
Bostonia feature: Oscar Winner, and BU Alum, Olympia Dukakis Dies at 89
The stage and screen actor known for iconic film roles in Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias, Working Girl, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Mighty Aphrodite, and Away from Her, will be remembered for her wisdom, wit, and warmth. “She quickly became a role model to her classmates and generations of future alumni—a model of how to go out into the world and realize your dreams.”
Categories: Alumni News, Theatre
Boston’s Chief of Arts & Culture Kara Elliot-Ortega will be 2021 CFA Convocation Speaker
Boston University College of Fine Arts is thrilled to announce Kara Elliott-Ortega as the 2021 CFA Convocation Speaker.
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School of Music High Notes: April News
High Notes is a monthly information column that highlights the high notes achieved by students in School of Music.
Categories: High Notes, Music
Faculty Feature: David Guzman, Assistant Professor of Music
Celebrated tenor Dr. David Guzman discusses the path to his vocation, how he equips his students to be successful in their practice, and some of his most memorable performances.
Categories: Music
Sight and Insight: Slowing Down for Art
CFA faculty Josephine Halvorson, Marc Schepens, and Breehan James discussed their working processes in a webinar with Director Dana Clancy, including the role of deep attention and noticing in their painting practices.
Categories: Visual Arts
School of Theatre Showcase 2021
The annual Theatre Showcase serves as a celebration of the Class of 2021 and the group’s formal introduction to the professional theatre community.
Categories: Theatre
BU Today feature: Why Sunday’s 2021 Academy Awards Will Be Unlike Any in History
CFA Dean Harvey Young shares his thoughts on diversity and representation in this year’s nominees, what to expect, and who should win the big honors.
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BU Today Feature: CFA Students Win Big at Innovate@BU’s $64K New Venture Finale
Two CFA students won prizes in Innovate@BU’s New Venture Competition! Zhuqing Zhang’s (CFA’21) Sky International Music Education works to improve music education accessibility for students in China, and Faith Rodgers’ (CFA’22) Phonetic Beats uses rap music to teach phonics to young children.
Categories: Music
African American Song Recital Project
Douglas Sumi, Lecturer in Music and Voice Department Chair, and Shiela Kibbe, Associate Professor of Music and Keyboard Department Chair, curated this compilation of art songs. Watch and listen to the African American Song Recital Project!