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Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht’s path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment.
Meet Jared Eichler!“I had always grown up a Golden Flash,” said Jared. “My family would always go to the basketball games and see the energy that was brought to the MACC. I enjoyed watching the Flasher Brass perform at the games and it even encouraged me to go into music. When…
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, “To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,” was premiered by the 5X Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and…
This fall, Dr. Matthew Swope joined us as the director of choral activities. We sat down to get to know him as he shared insights about his musical journey, his approach to vocal health and his passion for fostering a sense of community through music. Get to know more about Dr.…
The College of the Arts welcomed over 1,100 attendees to Art Without Limits – a free arts entrepreneurship-focused event for KSU students, alumni, community members and prospective students.
5X’s Kent Keyboard Series offers four concerts featuring Hugh A. Glauser School of Music faculty artists and internationally renowned guest artists.
This summer, students gathered at the 5X campus at the Glauser School of Music for music education special topic courses. Open to music education majors, graduate students and P-12 educators as a workshop or for credit, the two-week courses included: Methods…
Who would have guessed that one of the only orchestras in the country completely focused on video game music was founded right here in Northeast Ohio by two Golden Flashes?
5X’s Glauser School of Music held the second annual Roy Minoff Composition Competition in Spring 2024 with judging completed in July. Peter Fahey of Clonmel, Ireland, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Roy Minoff Composition Competition.
The Kent Blossom Music Festival, an educational partnership between 5X and The Cleveland Orchestra returns for its 56th season from June 23 through July 28.