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Campus Health Guidelines

When Not to Come to Campus We ask all community members to stay home or go home if they are feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and others. If you or your child are exhibiting symptoms or feeling unwell,...
Group Music Classes vs. Private Instruction: Which Is Best for You?

Group Music Classes vs. Private Instruction: Which Is Best for You?

Whether you’re an aspiring musician looking to start music lessons for the first time, an experienced player ready to refine your skills, or a parent exploring opportunities for children, you’ll need to make the important choice between group music classes and private...
Recognizing Trailblazing Women in Music History

Recognizing Trailblazing Women in Music History

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions women have made throughout history. In the world of classical music, this celebration extends far beyond the stage, recognizing the immense impact women have had on every aspect of this...

2024 Cogen Concerto Competition Winners

The Ruth P. Cogen Competition was established by the Board of Trustees of Levine Music in 1983 to honor Ruth Cogen, one of the school’s founders and its first chair of the Board of Trustees.  The 2024 Competition took place on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Each...
2024 Irena Orlov Memorial Competition Winners

2024 Irena Orlov Memorial Competition Winners

Inaugurated in 2020, the Irena Orlov Memorial Piano Competition for Adult Students remembers and celebrates our beloved friend and faculty member, Irena Orlov. For over 30 years, Irena was a pillar of the piano department and Levine. During her remarkable career, she...
Spotlight on Black Composers of the Past and Present

Spotlight on Black Composers of the Past and Present

In honor of this year’s Black History Month theme, African Americans and the Arts, Levine faculty member Johnny Walker shared his playlist of composers whose music he is excited to revisit, listen to, and play. Read on to learn more about these remarkable...
Celebrating Black History Month Through Musical Discovery

Celebrating Black History Month Through Musical Discovery

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the achievements and resilience of Black people. As music students and music educators, it’s more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to learn about the many Black artists who have shaped the...
Levine Welcomes Toyin Spellman-Diaz to Council of Advisors

Levine Welcomes Toyin Spellman-Diaz to Council of Advisors

Levine is pleased to welcome oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz as a member of our Council of Advisors. A former Levine student, Toyin has been performing with Imani Winds since the group’s founding in 1997. She currently teaches at NYU Steinhardt School of Music,...
Setting Music Learning Goals for the New Year

Setting Music Learning Goals for the New Year

Setting Music Learning Goals for the New Year The start of a new year is the perfect time for musicians of all experience levels to set learning goals. Setting New Year goals can significantly enhance your learning experience and provide direction and purpose to your...
The Evolving Art of the String Quartet

The Evolving Art of the String Quartet

Levine Presents: Living ComposersSaturday, January 27, 20247 PMDC Campus: NW + Online The 9th Street QuartetMatt Richardson, violinJennifer Wade, violinLiz O’Hara, violaAndrew Rammon, cello Tickets The string quartet has been a favorite of composers and music...