Category Archives: Music

Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Jane Carlton

They’ve spent years teaching at College of the Holy Cross and advancing research in their respective fields. Now, eight faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor. Learn more about their scholarship, their time at Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Videos: Holy Cross Students Tap Intellectual Curiosity Through Wide-Ranging Summer Research Projects

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jane Carlton

This summer, more than 100 College of the Holy Cross students took a deep dive into cutting-edge research through the College’s Weiss Summer Research Program. Under the mentorship of faculty, students engaged in focused projects that push intellectual boundaries and … Continue reading →

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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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World Premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s ‘Falling Out of Time’ on Oct. 31 at College of the Holy Cross

Posted on June 24, 2019 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will present the world premiere performance of “Falling Out of Time,” a new piece by renowned Argentinean-born composer and Loyola Professor of Music Osvaldo Golijov. The event is set to take place on Oct. … Continue reading →

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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jane Carlton

With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading →

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New Course Explores Storied, Unexpected Relationship Between the Jesuits and Music

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

What do Freddie Mercury and Chance the Rapper have in common? They’ve both created music that nods to their Jesuit ties. And they’re both topics of discussion in the course Music & the Jesuits, taught by Daniel DiCenso ’98, assistant … Continue reading →

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No Matter the Path, Holy Cross Students Thrive

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

College can often feel like a linear journey — take a few classes, decide on a major, join a club or two, fulfill your requirements and graduate in four years. For many, though, that path is much less precise. Interested … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Find Success After Graduation

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Jane Carlton

What doors does a degree from Holy Cross open? If you’re a recent grad, you just might be changing the world by teaching music to refugee children in Palestine, finishing your second year of law school or managing clients for … Continue reading →

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Ten Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jane Carlton

From researching fruit flies to reimagining the first commercially successful color film, College of the Holy Cross faculty members are making massive contributions to their fields — and to their classrooms. Hear a bit more from the 10 newly tenured … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Cites Holy Cross Professor Osvaldo Golijov’s New Project

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

  World-renowned composer Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, is working on a project for soprano Nora Fischer and Silkroad Ensemble, according to the New York Times. The daughter of Hungarian conductor Ivan … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Right Notes: Nate Chung ’18 Segues from the U.S. Senate to Pop Musician to Consultant

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Jane Carlton

A typical resume from a soon-to-graduate political science major might include a well-connected internship or two. And indeed Nate Chung’s resume starts with an impressive stint in Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s office (D-NH), but then it veers, rollercoaster style, from busking … Continue reading →

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Silkroad Ensemble Residency at Holy Cross Featured in the Telegram & Gazette

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Silkroad Ensemble’s three-year residency at the College of the Holy Cross was recently featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, which reported on the innovative learning opportunities provided by the Grammy Award-winning Ensemble’s residency at the College. According to the Telegram, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Chinese Native Xu ’19 Looking Forward to Senior Year on The Hill

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

NAME Zhiran (Karen) Xu ’19 HOMETOWN Shenzhen, China AREAS OF STUDY Computer science and music double major WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Although I had a stellar semester abroad in Ireland, I really looked forward to coming back to Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduate Named to 2017 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

In recognition of her impact on the Massachusetts Latino community, Katiuska Fernandez ‘15, a music major in the Health Professions Advising Program while at Holy Cross, was recently named one of El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30.” Following graduation Fernandez … Continue reading →

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Grammy Award-Winning Silkroad Ensemble to Engage in Three-Year Residency at Holy Cross

Posted on October 18, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross has partnered with Silkroad to engage in a three-year residency on campus, which kicked off with a visit earlier this fall. Founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and home to the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, Silkroad … Continue reading →

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Blog: Griffin ’21 Chose Holy Cross for Its Emphasis on Personalized Education

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

NAME Elizabeth Griffin ’21 HOMETOWN Cohasset, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY History and Music double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The college decision process was a long and hard one for me. I knew I wanted a small liberal arts … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series to Showcase Two World-Renowned Organists

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Austin Bosworth '18

The College of the Holy Cross will present two organ concerts in its Chapel Artist Series this fall. Both concerts will be held in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Organist … Continue reading →

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Video: BANDALOOP Brings Vertical Dance to Holy Cross in Awe-Inspiring Performance

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

BANDALOOP, pioneers in vertical dance performance, brought their artistry to the College of the Holy Cross on Sept. 9 — specifically, to the façade of the Hogan Campus Center. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Worcester community filled the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces Fall 2017 Concert Series

Posted on September 25, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross music department is ready to kick off its fall concert series with special performances throughout the semester, which will include installments of the Tuesday Lunch Concert series featuring Holy Cross artists-in-residence; a Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Vertical Dance Pioneers BANDALOOP as First Stop on Northeast Tour

Posted on August 23, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will host BANDALOOP, pioneers in vertical dance performance, on Sept. 8 beginning at 4:30 p.m. BANDALOOP interweaves intricate choreography, dynamic physicality and climbing technology turning the dance floor on its side, taking their performances … Continue reading →

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