Music

It’s a common thought in educational circles that learning to improvise with jazz is a lot like learning a foreign language. Elon University senior Kaitlyn Fay wanted to find out how, and her undergraduate research is the first to be featured this year in a series of E-net profiles on Lumen Scholars in the Class of 2011.

Thomas Erdmann, a professor of music, had three articles published in the March/April 2011 issue of Saxophone Journal.

Elon University Director of Choral Activities Stephen A. Futrell appeared Feb. 19 as guest conductor of the Orange County High School Honor Choir.

Three music performance majors were winners at the NC National Association of Teachers of Singing Classical Vocal competition held Feb. 19 at the UNC School of the Arts.

Thomas Erdmann's article, "Cynthia Robinson's Journey From Humble Beginnings To Rock Stardom," will appear in the March 2011 issue of the International Trumpet Guild Journal.

Thomas Erdmann, professor of music, had three 6,000 word articles featured on the cover of the January/February 2011 issue of Saxophone Journal.

Thomas Erdmann, professor of music, performed in a two-hour solo piano Christmas concert at Duke University Hospital on Christmas Eve.

Thomas Erdmann, professor of music, published his 150th article in the January 2011 issue of the International Trumpet Guild Journal.