The BellEnsembles Perform ‘Treasure Chest’ of Music by Black Composers
Gordon’s Department of Music aims to advance the work of Black composers beyond Black History Month through performances and in-depth studies of the musical styles.
Changing the Tune of Representation in Classical Music
Embracing being Black has been a lifelong journey for Michael Ellis Ingram, who moved to Germany in 2010 to pursue a career in music. Read about his personal journey and revelations.
How the Pandemic Changed the Tune for Gordon’s Musicians
COVID-19 protocols posed a challenge to the Department of Music’s daily rhythms, but their creative adaptations meant they reached more audiences than ever.
An Inside Look at Prison Life in America
Six years ago today, Lee became a free man after 13 years in a medium-security prison in Norfolk, MA, and the world was not the same as he’d left it.
How a 20th-Century African American Composer is Shaping Classical Music Today
Florence Price was told she had no place in classical music as an African American woman. But against the many odds present in her day and field, the musical pioneer created a space for herself.