News at the College of Music and Fine Arts

Two Loyola opera productions took home awards after receiving three Big Easy Foundation nominations under the musical direction of Carol Rausch.

Anne Chabreck ‘02 (music performance), was named “One to Watch” by New Orleans CityBusiness.

Bart Folse ’79 (music education) was elected president of the Board of Directors of Symphony Chorus of New Orleans.

A proposal submitted by Joy Allen, assistant professor of music therapy at Loyola University New Orleans, has been accepted by the International Sc

Valerie Richmond ’12 (music industry studies) joined the Marketing Department at the Houston Symphony.

John Gros ’89 (piano), New Orleans, La., and his band, Papa Grows Funk, will go on indefinite hiatus in early summer.

Jeff Albert ’93, of Mandeville, La., is a trombonist and composer and performer of free jazz improvisation.