A venerable instrument maker with a 138-year history and notable association with Paul McCartney’s bass has filed for bankruptcy and outlined a plan for the next three months amid financial difficulties.
A faculty member at the College of Charleston's History Department employs musical elements to enrich the understanding of historical narratives, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of music and history.
The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder has launched a new Applied Jazz Strings course to expand its curriculum for string players interested in jazz performance.
Double bassist Valentina Ciardelli has been named professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, strengthening the institution's commitment to string pedagogy.
The list of violinists chosen to compete in the 2026 Michael Hill International Violin Competition has been released, highlighting emerging talent in the classical music field.
The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach has named the members of its 2026 Rising Artists residency program, supporting emerging talent in chamber music.
The Bard Conservatory of Music has appointed double bassist Satoshi Okamoto to its faculty roster.
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition has revealed its list of competitors for the 2026 edition, marking a significant milestone in the event's ongoing contribution to the classical music field.
The results of several prestigious 2025 international classical music competitions have been published, recognizing emerging talent in violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Timothy Lees, concertmaster of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Catharine Carroll Lees, viola professor and chair of string studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, will each present masterclasses for Penn State string students on January 19.