NAU Kitt School of Music

09/03/2026

From Kitt Recital Hall to International Acclaim: Duos Earns High Praise

The Kitt School of Music is proud to celebrate Duos, the recent recording by former NAU faculty members Emily Hoppe and (flute) and Cris Inguanti (clarinet). Recorded in Kitt Recital Hall and released on Red Shift Records, the album received high praise in the International Clarinet Association Journal.

Congratulations to Emily and Cris on this outstanding recognition and on a recording that reflects the artistry, collaboration, and excellence long associated with our school. 🎶👏

TCO Audio Reviews: Summer 2026 Karl Kolbeck, Audio Review Editor Natalie Szabo, Associate Audio Review Editor, TCO Steppin’ Out. Ricky Alexander, clarinet, alto sax, and vocals; Mike Davis, cornet and vocals; Josh Holcomb, trombone; Jared Engel, banjo; Andy Schumm, piano and cornet; Jay Rattman, b...

06/16/2026

06/02/2026

Flagstaff Piano Festival at NAU celebrates monumental fifth season ! https://naucampaign.wpengine.com/stories-of-impact/academic-excellence/five-years-in-flagstaff-piano-festival-is-a-summertime-staple

05/12/2026

Kitt School of Music celebrates best friends--now Doctors--Mike and Karen!

Northern Arizona University is proud to confer honorary doctoral degrees upon Michael and Karen Kitt in recognition of their extraordinary generosity and vision.

Their enduring support for the arts and sciences—including the creation of Kitt Recital Hall and the Kitt School of Music—has transformed opportunities for our students, faculty, and community. From lifelong passions in music, science, and service to their deep engagement in Flagstaff, the Kitts exemplify the power of investing in the arts.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor.

05/11/2026

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Karen and Michael Kitt on their honorary doctoral degrees from Northern Arizona University! 🎓🌟

Through their generous philanthropy and volunteer work Karen and Michael have helped preserve Lowell Observatory's legacy, bring NAU's Kitt School of Music to life, and much more. They are a true gift to the arts and sciences in our community!

05/11/2026

NEW DATE! Please join us.

05/08/2026

We proudly celebrate Anna Batchelor, CAL Outstanding Graduating Seniors in Music for Spring 2026 (center back in photo).

Congratulations to all!

05/01/2026

Support Musical Excellence in Northern Arizona.
Please consider making a gift to the NAU Fund for Music Excellence today.

04/28/2026

Please join us at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 3rd in Ardrey Auditorium for the final NAU Symphony Orchestra concert of the semester, The program features the 2026 student winners of the NAU Concerto Competition.

Tickets available through the NAU Central Ticket Office at nau.edu/CTO.