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Peabody Institute

Faculty honors

Michael Hersch selected for American Academy in Rome fellowship

Published Jan 15, 2026

Inaugural recipient of the new fellowship sponsored by the Office of the Arts will develop two major compositional projects inspired by classical sources

Arts+culture

One 'Opera Battle' after another

Published Jan 13, 2026

In her new book, Peabody voice alum Caitlin Vincent explores the many thorny fronts facing modern opera companies, from problematic works to gender inequality and risk-averse donors

In memoriam

Peabody faculty member Elam Ray Sprenkle dies at 77

Published Nov 25, 2025

An alum, Sprenkle taught at the Peabody Conservatory for more than 40 years

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

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

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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

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