Author Archives: Jessica Sharbaugh

About Jessica Sharbaugh

I am the newest Admin Specialist II in the Music Department. I earned my Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Arkansas in May 2011. I am not a native Southerner, but in the last 7 years I've developed a taste for sweet tea and chips and queso dip. However, I still maintain my Yankee-ness because of my love of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team and my inability to correctly "Call the Hogs"-- it's a work in progress.

Matt Shipes Earns Euphonium Spot in Air Force Ceremonial Brass

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

The University of Arkansas Newswire posted this story about one of our Music Alumnus just this morning:  http://newswire.uark.edu/article.aspx?id=18648 Congratulations Matt! Thank you for representing all of your alma maters in such a stellar fashion.

Posted in Alumni, Awards & Recognition | Leave a comment

Biggest Bass Drum EVER.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

One of the great things about this campus is it’s close ties to the Arkansas community.  There are great traditions and long-standing rivalries that exist at the University of Arkansas that leak over and become newsworthy to those off campus. Case in point: This article and picture in … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Band Camp, Ensembles, Hogwild Bands, Razorback Marching Band, Student News, Supporters of the Department of Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

All in the Timing

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

There is so much more to being a musician than learning notes and techniques.  A perfectly executed musical piece will do nothing for listeners if there is no emotion conveyed by the performer; all of the notes can be picture perfect, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Cognition, Music History, Piano | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Intersections of Music and Literature

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

Mary Popova over at Brain Pickings talks about music in her blog… a lot.  Considering that the blog focuses on books, literature, and the written word (which is why I fancy it) I find it interesting how often she brings … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Cognition, Music History | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Music Majors, Rejoice!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

You know all of those math and science classes that you thought weren’t applicable to your calling as a musician?  I have news for you– these guys are capitalizing on their education outside of music to innovate in the musical world and make interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Braaaaiiiinnnnssss…

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

You might be expecting an article about zombies based on the title—so sorry to disappoint those of you that are horror movie fans (and zombies scare the bajezus outta me.) What I want you to do is check out this … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Cognition, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Congratulations to Jennifer Fox and Patrick Oliverio!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

Jennifer and Patrick are going to the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Columbus, GA at the end of May. Jennifer and Patrick each made a recording of  an étude by Marcel Bitsch and Joseph Turrin’s “Caprice”.  In return for their stellar efforts, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards & Recognition, Student News, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Who is Conlon Nancarrow?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

According to some, one of the most important composers of the 20th Century.  And according to Dr. Jim Greeson, a composer whose impending 100th birthday in October has inspired a 56-minute long documentary. Part of Dr. Greeson’s interest in Nancarrow … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards & Recognition, Music History, Piano | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Fayetteville Jazz Collective and SoNA performance

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

On Saturday, March 10th at the Walton Arts Center, the Fayetteville Jazz Collective and the Sympony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) are performing together in concert starting at 7:30 pm. There are several U of A music students that are in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Jazz, Student News, Students Take It to the Streets, Walton Arts Center | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Off Campus Performance- Andrew Flory

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jessica Sharbaugh

Are you looking for some entertainment this Friday evening? You might want to go and check out Andrew Flory, one of our guitar majors who is performing at The Perk from 7:00-9:00 this Friday, March 2nd. The Perk is located … Continue reading →

Posted in Student News, Students Take It to the Streets | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment