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  • A Nation at 250: Welcome Message From Jeanne McGinn

    Curtis’ chair of liberal arts discusses how the school's interdisciplinary curriculum is fusing American cultural history with music, literature, and the arts.

  • Overtones Feature Story: Celebrating and Treading Lightly

    To mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, how are artists and music presenters representing the country's classical music?

  • Sound Off: What Makes an Encore Effective?

    Five members of the Curtis community share their approach to this anything-goes custom.

  • Curtis Hosts 2026 Symposium for Women and Nonbinary Bassists

    The third annual symposium convened 10 double bassists from across the U.S. for lessons, masterclasses, workshops, and more.

  • Ted Babcock (’15) Amplifies Social Justice Through New Music

    The 2026 Young Alumni Fund grantee is developing an interdisciplinary work highlighting lived experiences of food, housing, and income insecurity.