F&M Stories
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11/09/2022
Making Connections: Exploring the Role of Emotion in Music with Karen Leistra-Jones
We met with Associate Professor of Music Karen Leistra-Jones to discuss her Connections course, Music and Emotion. “The course is structured around a single foundational question: Why does music move us?” Professor Leistra-Jones said. “We look...
06/29/2022
Summer Intern Makes Music for Everyone
The Franklin & Marshall student experience doesn't stop when the academic year ends. From internships in Lancaster to travel around the world and research across the country, our students...F&M student Reece Chang '24 is spending his summer working...
05/04/2022
Music at F&M: Composing Leaders
Franklin & Marshall senior Jihang Dai hasn't finalized post-graduation plans just yet, but there is one thing he certainly won't bring with him: stage fright. The accomplished pianist will...Many music courses and ensembles at F&M are open to students...
10/13/2021
Research Fair: Student Samples Sounds With Synthesizers, Space
With electronic keyboards, synthesizers and computer software programs, Amanda Peterson explores electronic music and natural sounds to create her composing project. Franklin & Marshall College offers students a hands-on education that emphasizes...
09/18/2020
Alumnus Returns to Perform Sufi Fusion at F&M
Haunting instrumental strains are background to the melodic voice of Franklin & Marshall College alumnus Umer Piracha '07, who will give a virtual campus performance of Sufi fusion Sept. 24....Franklin & Marshall College offers students a hands-on...
07/01/2020
F&M Senior Takes the Musical Road Less Traveled
This story is part of our #FandMForward series documenting our students' and recent grads' resilience, adaptability and perseverance in navigating the obstacles that the COVID-19 pandemic has...Franklin & Marshall College music major Vanessa Robustelli...
04/01/2019
Celebrating F&M Japanese Language Program with Dance and Drum
To celebrate this year's 25th anniversary of the Japanese language program at Franklin & Marshall College, world-renowned Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group will perform for the first time on campus. "They are stunningly beautiful performers,"...