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DJ Babu
Arts+culture
Turntablist DJ Babu joins Peabody Conservatory
Published Sept 23, 2025
Renowned for his contributions as a performer and mentor, DJ Babu is poised to teach the next generation of hip-hop greats at Peabody
Kris Chesky
Hopkins in D.C.
Occupational Health in Music Global Summit
Published July 1, 2025
Organized by Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Kris Chesky, the July 9 conference aims to show that training for careers in music should prioritize physical and mental health
Two people sit on a stage and converse in front of a full auditorium audience
Hopkins in D.C.
38 proposals receive funding via Nexus Awards
Published May 16, 2025
Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center
Sandbox Percussion poses for a group photo at their Tiny Desk concert
Arts+Culture
Peabody's Sandbox Percussion performs at 'Tiny Desk'
Published April 3, 2025 Video
Described by NPR's producers as 'one of today's finest—and friendliest—percussion ensembles,' the group of Peabody alums and faculty filled the famously small space with an eclectic arsenal of instruments
Photo of Lupe Fiasco
Q+A
Acclaimed rapper Lupe Fiasco joins Peabody faculty
Published Jan 7, 2025
The Grammy Award-winning artist will teach students in the Conservatory's new Hip Hop program beginning this fall
An illustrated portrait of Kevin Puts
Music
A composer for our times
Published Winter 2024 Video
Peabody composition professor Kevin Puts has won most of music's major awards. What's his next act? / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Amit Peled
Bach around the block
Published Winter 2024 Video
Peabody cello Professor Amit Peled brings classical music lessons to Baltimore neighborhoods / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Michael Hersch
Opera
Michael Hersch turns to poetry as inspiration for latest work
Published Oct 8, 2024
New opera from the acclaimed Peabody composer, 'and we, each,' draws from the verse of poet Shane McCrae and his haunting explorations of the 'vast territories of human expression and experience'
photo of piano keys
Performing arts
Key personnel
Published Fall 2024
RenĂ©e Kelsey leads a team of piano technicians charged with tuning and repairing Peabody's 300-plus pianos / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Fred Bronstein
Bronstein appointed to new term as dean
Published July 18, 2024
During his tenure at the Peabody Institute, Bronstein has tackled major strategic initiatives amid a changing landscape for education and the performing arts