College of the Arts
This fall, Dr. Matthew Swope joined us as the director of choral activities. We sat down to get to know him as he shared insights about his musical journey, his approach to vocal health and his passion for fostering a sense of community through music. Get to know more about Dr. Swope’s vision for the choral program and what he hopes to bring to the Kent State community. Can you tell us a bit about your musical background and how you got into choral conducting?I have been making music since I was a child. Throughout elementary, middle and high school, I was active in a variety of choirs, b...
It's not leftover decor from Kent's Rainbow Weekend, but a remnant of the weekend's rain that lingered on into the morning. This colorful display over Kent came and went very quickly as weather conditions changed from sunny, to rainy, to sunny again. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....
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