Music Program at Drexel University

Congratulations DUSO Graduating Seniors!

For our next Senior Spotlight post, we highlight the Seniors of the Drexel University Symphony Orchestra!

Front row:
Maria Dierkes, violin: Graphic Design
Vivian Ho, flute: Product Design
Grace Fazzolari, violin: Nursing
Anne Marie Strader, viola: Entertainment and Arts Management
Cruz Maria Carreiro, horn: Entertainment and Arts Management

Second row:
Maya Gonzalas, violin: Fashion Design
Eva Kraus, violin: Biomedical Engineering
Evan Thalheimer, horn: Architecture
Kenzi Neighbors, violin: Chemistry
Sarah Carnila, violin: Biological Sciences
Jordan Finamore, tuba: Graphic Design

Not Pictured: George Cao, violin: BS Business Administration

Congratulations All!

Are you a Performing Arts Senior interested in being a part of our spotlight series? Check out the link below for more information!

https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2seWXSo28qgY1U2

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The Department of Performing Arts would like to officially congratulate all participants and announce the 2025 Drexel University Symphony Orchestra Solo Competition Winners!

On Saturday, January 25th DUSO held their annual solo competition. The winners of the competition are Ryan Rose and Kari Hunte, 'cellist, accompanied by Dane Gentles. They will perform Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for Two 'Cellos in G Major, RV 531 at DUSO's spring term concert.

The group of young musicians gave incredible performances - one work was an original composition written by architecture major and horn soloist Evan Thalheimer!

Pictured are Drexel Students, DUSO Members, and Accompanists:

(Standing, Left to Right)
Dane Gentles, accompanist (Music Industry)
Kari Hunte, 'cello (Music Industry)
Ryan Rose, 'cello (Architecture)
Vivian Ho, flute (Design Arts)
Kent Maston, accompanist (Psychology)
Micah Miles, trombone (Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering)
Evan Thalheimer, horn (Architecture)
Accompanist for Evan Thalheimer and Micah Miles
(Front, Kneeling)
Rosalind Erwin (Music Director and Conductor, DUSO)

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Can't join us in person? Check out this concert via the livestream:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3u--Ew79Uc

Join the Drexel University Gospel Choir 🎼 🎤 🎹 Saturday, December 7th for their Fall Concert at 7:00pm in the Mandell Theater. Gather in the spirit of joy and unity to celebrate their theme: “Trusting, Praying, and Believing.”

Get your Free Tickets 🎫 using this link!
https://drexelperformingarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1853

Advanced registration is highly encouraged – catch the best seats by arriving 30 minutes before the show starts!



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Don't miss out!

Join the Fusion Bands and Rock Ensemble 🎷 🎸 next Tuesday, December 3rd for their Fall Concert at 7:30pm in the Mandell Theater. Come and enjoy an evening of rock, funk, fusion music, and improvisation!

Get your Free Tickets 🎫 using this link!
https://drexelperformingarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1848

Advanced registration is highly encouraged – catch the best seats by arriving 30 minutes before the show starts!



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Don't miss out on any of our Fall Ensemble Concerts!
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Join us Saturday Dec 1 at 3:00pm in the Creese Student Center as the Percussion Ensemble and Experimental Music Ensemble 🎼 🥁 kick-off our Fall Music Ensemble Concert Week! It’s bound to be an exciting afternoon full of improvisation, video game theme music, funk style pieces, and more!

Get your Free Tickets 🎫 using this link!

https://drexelperformingarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1847

Advanced registration is highly encouraged – catch the best seats by arriving 30 minutes before the show starts!



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