Faculty celebrating anniversaries of 20 years or more posed for a photo at Colburn’s Fall kickoff event for faculty and staff in September. Left to right: Leslie Carothers, Grace Huang, Jerry Kalaf, Carmina Glicklich, Kenton Youngstrom, Margaret Shimizu, Deb Devine, and Karen Lundgren. (Photo: Abby Mahler) 

Elad Navon, an Artist Diploma candidate in the Colburn Conservatory of Music, earned top honors—and made School history—at the 74th ARD Music Competition, a premier international competition. Here, he offers insight into the elite experience. 

Even after they’ve given their last performance as a member of the Colburn School, our students always remain vital members of the Colburn community. Therefore, we welcome news about alumni’s accomplishments, such as those featured this month from recent graduates of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute’s Dance Academy. 

From the intensity of competitions to the spotlight of Lincoln Center, Colburn students are embracing challenges and discovering their artistic voices. Meet two young musicians from the Music Academy whose journeys exemplify passion, resilience, and creativity. 

Each summer, Colburn’s campus bursts to life with music, movement, and imagination. For two inspiring weeks, Summer Encounter offers young students the chance to discover the arts, build confidence, and form lasting friendships. It’s more than a camp; it’s a launchpad for creative growth and a celebration of what it means to be a family.