News:

“Stranger Things” Concludes to Music by Dan Romer ’04

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

The award-winning songwriter and producer composed the orchestral piece heard in the last ten minutes of the series finale.

Countdown to the 2026 GRAMMYS: Meet Our Nominees!

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

A big shout-out to our amazingly talented performers, producers, and faculty from our Conservatory of Music.

Cameron Carrella ’19 is Honored for Excellence in Music Education and Performance

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

A talented Jazz Studies graduate and dedicated music teacher, Carrella was named winner of the North Shore Symphony Orchestra's Long Island Music Educator's Performance Prize.

Nominations for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards Announced

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Purchase boasts four nominees in five categories.

Sinkane Owes Songwriting Shift to Purchase Experience

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Discussing Sinkane's 8th album We Belong, Ahmed Gallab MM '22 says Purchase helped him become a more confident songwriter.

Film by Jordan Tetewsky ’16 is New York Times Critic’s Pick

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The film demonstrates the collaborative DIY culture found at Purchase—it stars musician Hannah Lee Thompson '17 and several alums were on the crew.

Samara Joy ’21 is the Grammy’s Best New Artist!

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The jazz sensation also won Best New Jazz Vocal Album.

Mitski ’13 Collaboration Receives Oscar Nomination

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Mitski collaborated with Son Lux and David Byrne on "This Is A Life" for the Oscar-nominated Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Darryl Rahn ’15 Wins Battle of the Instant Songwriters

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The recurring segment on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon challenges musicians to compose a song in under an hour.

Regina Spektor ’01 Re-Releases Formative Album 11:11

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Spektor wrote and recorded 11:11 as a student in the Studio Composition program.

Dan Romer ’04 Earns Emmy Nomination

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400

"Unbroken Circle" is part of Romer's acclaimed original score for the limited series, Station Eleven.

Dan Deacon ’04 Scores “Hustle”

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Directed by Jeremiah Zaga, the Netflix film stars Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah.

Thayer Fellowship Winner: Mara Keen

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Musician Mara Keen MM '22 and dancer Naoki Yogi '22 are the winners of the SUNY-wide award.

Full Renovation of Studio A

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

When complete, Studio A will be a state-of-the-art recording facility with brand new equipment and instruments.

Obama Picks Mitski ’13

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The indie artist tops former President Barack Obama's playlist for 2021.

A Wolf’s Passion for Music & Fashion

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The artist known as Wolf is finding her voice.

Britney DiTocco ’20 Welcomes New Students in Song

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400

When incoming students participate in the next phase of orientation in August, Phase T.W.O. (named for part two and Think Wide Open), they will be treated to an original song welcoming them to Purchase.

Britney DiTocco ’20 Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400

The history and studio composition double major is among two Purchase College graduating seniors to receive the prestigious 2020 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.

Jon Samson ’03 Wins a Grammy

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500

For Best Children's Album

Must-Read Profile: Mitski ’13

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

The New Yorker's Margaret Talbot went On the Road with Mitski.

Regina Spektor ’01 Debuts on Broadway

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400

She's playing a five-night residency featuring her early songs.

Purchase Alumna Wins “Best Children’s Album” Grammy Award

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Lucy (DeJesus) Kalantari '98 (studio composition) won a "Best Children's Album" Grammy® Award for All the Sounds.

Music Professor Releases New Album

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Ted Piltzecker's new album Brindica reflects cultural influences from Brazil, India, Africa, Bali, Cuba, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Harlem.

Mitski ’13 Releases New Album to Rave Reviews

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Be the Cowboy, a new album by Mitski (studio composition), received rave reviews from Rolling Stone and more.

Studio Composition Faculty Releases New Music Video

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Rebecca Haviland (Alumna and Faculty Member) and her band Whiskey Heart release new video featuring dance.

Music Alumni Earn News and Doc Emmy Nomination

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Dan Romer '04 and Saul Simon MacWilliams '05 recognized for original score.

Regina Spektor ’01 Featured on Poetry in America

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0400

In this public television series, she joins the likes of Bill Clinton, Samantha Power, Bono, and YoYoMa in immersive interpretations of a single American poem.

Alum’s Music Featured in International Commercial

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Studio Composition Alumna Julia Capello's ('17) music was featured in a recent Samsung Commercial.

Three Students Honored for Excellence by SUNY

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to seniors Dolan Wells Gallagher, Hayley Restivo, and Joy Marie Thompson for earning the 2018 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence.

Purchase Professor Composes for Alvin Ailey

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase Studio Composition Professor Jakub Ciupinski is composing original music to be choreographed by Jessica Lang for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's residency at Lincoln Center.

Purchase Students Head to London

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase student Abrielle Scharff '18 placed second in the Coffee Music Project and was offered an opportunity to perform in London.

Music by Dan Romer ’04 Featured in Netflix Movie

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Netflix's new film Chasing Coral features Dan Romer's music, including a song performed by Kristen Bell.

VÉRITÉ, aka Kelsey Byrne ’12, Breaking Through

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:00:00 -0400

With over 100 million Spotify streams and her new album Somewhere In Between…

Purchase Dubbed a Music Scene

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Cende is the latest band formed at Purchase to garner acclaim.

Fan of the Purchase Beat, Regina Spektor ’01

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Feel It. Follow It.

Leah Woods ’18 Merges Arts and Philanthropy

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Starts the first US chapter of the student-run nonprofit Generocksity.

David Bianciardi ’91

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Entrepreneur working with major brands and architects to create digital installations in the physical world.

Mitski Miyawaki ‘13

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0500

Indie rock star is opening for Lourde on world tour.

Ghazi Al-Mulaifi ’08

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0500

Preserving the music and tradition of Kuwaiti pearl-diving.

Folk Singer/Songwriter is a Storyteller at Heart

Tue, 10 May 2016 04:00:00 -0400

For singer/songwriter Hayley Restivo '18 (studio composition and literature), connecting with an audience through storytelling is her favorite part of performing.