Music

June 29, 2022
Maestro of Mudita
Motorcycle racer turned conductor Ryo Hasegawa ’19 revels in the ability of music to build community.

May 05, 2022
Albrecht ’76 Honored as a University of Miami Distinguished Alumni

March 03, 2022
The Making of an Advocate
Elizabeth Smith ’22 ’24MPH came to Rollins wanting to embrace a new beginning. That all changed when the world was thrown into chaos. Now, she’s emerged from the pandemic as a fierce advocate for disability rights.

September 16, 2021
Guiding Greatness
At Rollins, our professors are equal parts knowledgeable and fascinating, providing
personalized attention to students in and outside the classroom while becoming mentors, research partners, and lifelong guides.

July 07, 2020
Goings Establish $1 Million Endowed Scholarship
Created in memory of Miles Porcaro, the scholarship is designed for students who have either a military background or interest in music, art, or theater.

May 29, 2020
My Rollins Gateway: The Music of Medicine
At Rollins, Brandon McNichol ’19 discovered a harmonious interplay of science and art—one that has proved instrumental in his plans to practice medicine.

February 27, 2020
Remaking the Rollins Alma Mater
The song, written by music professor Jamey Ray ’06 with lyrics by English professor Maurice “Socky” O’Sullivan, pays homage to Rollins’ core values.

December 18, 2019
What It’s Like ... to Perform in Front of Millions
At Rollins, music majors like Chadonné Whiskey ’20 enjoy unparalleled opportunities to hone their craft, connect with audiences, and learn from masters in music

June 26, 2019
What I’ve Learned: Sally Albrecht ’76
The music and theater double major reflects on a prolific career in choral music and her commitment to the next generation of performing artists at Rollins.

November 07, 2018
Free Concert to Ring In the Holiday Season
Rollins and Full Sail are getting everyone in the holiday spirit with a free concert at the Dr. Phillips Center.

May 28, 2018
In Concert
A budding partnership between the Rollins music department and Full Sail is paying dividends for students from the neighboring institutions.

May 03, 2017
The Global Guitarist
When Ben Wozniak ’17 travels to Germany this fall on a Fulbright Scholarship, you can bet his guitar will help students learn the English language.

February 06, 2016
Ray at the Heart of ‘Disney Love Medley’
Music professor Jamey Ray’s collaboration with Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado is inspiring devotion just in time for Valentine’s Day.

December 04, 2014
8 Jazz Albums You Should Listen to
Rollins music Artist-in-Residence and jazz aficionado Chuck Archard provides an intro to jazz.

October 27, 2014
Sir Paul McCartney Surprises Rollins Students
On October 23, former poet laureate Billy Collins sat down for a conversation with music legend Sir Paul McCartney with an audience of Rollins College students in Knowles Memorial Chapel.