Demetrious Sampson has been a standout student in the opera scene not only in Atlanta but also across the nation.This past weekend, Demetrious traveled to New York to audition for the Opera Index vocal competition, whose mission is to assist young singers in the early stages of their careers with cash awards.

Cuban-born undergraduate student José Antonio Ayllon Miranda woke up to exciting news as he found out he was awarded first place in the American Protége International Woodwinds and Brass Competition.

During his first year studying film and media, Zach Butler had an important realization: His life’s passion was actually music. Playing open-mic nights on the side and filling notebooks full of lyrics between classes led Butler to investigate what it would look like to pursue a full-time career in the music industry

When it comes to paving career foundations, many of our art students tap into connections and internships here in the metro-Atlanta area. Not so for music education student Lyndiona Kemp. The graduating senior chose a different path and traveled more than 9,000 miles to rural Battambang, Cambodia to teach a music workshop that she co-created with her project partner from the New England Conservatory.