Music

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Lifetime achievement award

December 18, 2021

BC's distinguished artist-in-residence, conductor, and organist John Finney is honored by Choral Arts New England.

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Professional honors in music

January 24, 2020

An article by Assistant Professor of Music Daniel Callahan earned two awards from the American Musicological Society.

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'Best Regards, Bruno'

March 29, 2019

A BC composer's new work honors both a lost family member and an important historical event.

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Sing it to the Heights

March 19, 2019

Tate Haynes '21 wins this year's competition, which raised $4,140 for Saint Columbkille Partnership School.

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Fall Gaelic Roots Series

October 15, 2018

A new season for the series showcasing music and dance from Irish, Scottish, and American traditions.

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The "Tollite Project"

May 18, 2020

From across the U.S., present and past members of the University Chorale join in a farewell performance for the graduating class.

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The Connolly Collection

December 09, 2016

BC Libraries' groundbreaking new Séamus Connolly digital collection celebrates a leading figure of traditional Irish music.

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Imagined memories

April 29, 2016

A faculty member's musical composition is inspired by the biological mother he never knew.

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Note worthy

February 27, 2015

T.J. Hurley, Class of 1885, gave the University “For Boston.” He also wrote songs about the baseball team, the local trolley, and spiritual succor. Music department students, faculty, and staff performed a selection.

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The "Tollite Project"

May 18, 2020

From across the U.S., present and past members of the University Chorale join in a farewell performance for the graduating class.

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Anthems of America

November 23, 2016

'Songwriter, humanitarian, America's rock n' roll laureate,' Bruce Springsteen P'12 receives Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Imagined memories

April 29, 2016

A faculty member's musical composition is inspired by the biological mother he never knew.

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An Irish Christmas with Séamus Connolly

December 18, 2015

Invited to create a gift of music, fiddler Séamus Connolly, the Sullivan Family Artist-in-Residence, chose these two Irish Christmas pieces, one traditional, the other contemporary.

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Sound Check

November 21, 2015

Irish tenor Ronan Tynan was an artist-in-residence in the music department this fall. In addition to offering undergraduates private vocal lessons, he taught two masterclasses, including one in which he coached Andrew Hammond ’18, a baritone who chose to sing “Warm as the Autumn Light," and soprano Ana Tablada ’16, who sang “O Mio Babbino Caro."

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Milestone for a maestro

December 31, 2017

BC's John Finney reflects on 25 years leading the University Chorale.

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Sights and Sounds of the Holiday

December 03, 2015

The countdown to the holidays is underway. Here's a look at some upcoming campus events that celebrate the holiday season.