TCU College of Fine Arts

A traveling reunion more than a decade in the making 🎷💜

What started as a retirement celebration has become something extraordinary. The Curt Wilson Alumni Big Band reunites every few years to perform across Europe — and this summer, three current TCU students joined them for the first time. From Fort Worth to Amsterdam, the legacy of TCU Jazz lives on.

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Theatre TCU alum John Arthur Lewis is headed to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival 🎭

His autobiographical solo performance, "Redeeming Time", draws from four decades of personal experiences and has resonated with audiences across generations — from college students to educators and community members. This September marks Lewis' first festival appearance, bringing his powerful storytelling to new audiences.

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Music creates connection 🎺

This summer, the TCU School of Music Faculty Brass Quintet traveled to China for a residency at Soochow University — the longest and most in-depth international faculty collaboration in Soochow's history.

Through performances, masterclasses and coaching sessions, our faculty connected with students and audiences across cultures, proving that music speaks a universal language 💜

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She did that! 🩰

Alum Allison Glasman has officially joined Bruce Wood Dance as a company dancer. From summa cm laude graduate to professional dancer — this is what Leading On, Creatively looks like. Congratulations, Allison!

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Making music education accessible for all 🎶

TCU alumnus Nate Krieger was recently featured in Fort Worth Weekly for his incredible work at his after-school music academy, which expands opportunities for young musicians across Fort Worth. From Horned Frog to community leader — we love seeing our alums Lead On, Creatively! 💜

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Congratulations to Professor of Dance Jessica Zeller on her contribution to "The Oxford Handbook of Ballet Pedagogy." Her chapter explores student agency and autonomy in ballet education, building on themes from her recent book, "Humanizing Ballet Pedagogies."

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We're thrilled to welcome James Enos as the new director of the School of Art! 🎨

Enos is an interdisciplinary artist and educator whose work centers on public-facing scholarship at the intersection of community, culture, and the built environment. He's excited to work with TCU's exceptional faculty to further enhance the reach and impact of their incredible work.

Welcome to the Horned Frog family, James! 💜

Remember fall 2022? 🍂 We're feeling nostalgic

Happy Parents' Day to our biggest fans! 💜

Whether you're cheering from the stands, the audience, or miles away, your love and support mean everything. Here's to the parents who make it all possible.

Thank you for being the best! ✨

Today we celebrate National Arts & Health Day! 💜

In the College of Fine Arts, we know that creativity isn't just about performance — it's about well-being. Our students engage in research and initiatives that explore the powerful connection between the arts and health, all while honing their craft.

Art heals. Art inspires. Art transforms. 🎭

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