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Steve Alford brings a breath of fresh air to jazz education and performance

Steve Alford is transforming jazz education at UNCSA with a fresh approach centered on improvisation. As chair of the jazz and contemporary department, he's launched a jazz minor, created new ensembles, and founded community jam sessions and a festival--all aimed at fostering collaboration and expanding jazz's reach beyond the conservatory.

UNCSA Presents: April performance highlights
UNCSA Presents: April performance highlights

UNCSA 2024-25 performance season, "UNCSA Presents," continues this April with highlights including the two-act drama "Les Belles-Soeurs," presented by the School of Drama; the contemporary opera "Ballymore," presented by the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute; and Spring Dance, a presentation of new works and reenvisioned classics from the School of Dance.

Spontaneous Sound: A Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music
Spontaneous Sound: A Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music

The School of Music at UNCSA, along with Mercedes-Benz of Winston-Salem, presents "Spontaneous Sound: A Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music," on Saturday, March 29, from noon to 10 p.m., with doors opening at 11:30 a.m., at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem.

Paul Tazewell, dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and decorative brooch, smiles while holding an Oscar trophy at the Academy Awards. The backdrop features the Oscars logo and a golden statue design.

Celebrating Paul Tazewell’s historic Oz-car win!

Alumnus Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. Costume Design ’86) has made history as the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for "Wicked." With a career spanning Broadway, film, television and opera, Tazewell also becomes the first UNCSA alum to earn an Oscar, marking a historic moment for the school.

From the Emerald City to the Dolby Theatre, his artistry has redefined storytelling through costume design — captivating audiences across the globe. Join us in celebrating this extraordinary achievement!

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