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U-M alumna Gabriela Lena Frank wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Music

Gabriela Lena Frank, the 2026 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music, credits her mentors at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance with cultivating the passion that fuels her creative sense of adventure.

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Taeyoon Ahn Leads Recreational Piano Program for Adults 60 & Over

Beginning in late February, Taeyoon Ahn (DMA ’26, piano pedagogy & performance) will lead a free 10-week group piano program for adults aged 60 and older.