In 1860, the brick building at 929 Danby Road was built. On Jan. 9, demolition began after the building received 17 fire code violations. While the physical structure was torn down, the music made within the walls lives on in the 50 years of Suzuki Method students and the Reuning family.Â
Despite the tradition of music conservatories focusing primarily on European composers, the Ithaca College School of Music is working to diversify its music selection.
Lee Goodhew Romm, professor of performance studies in the James J. Whalen School of Music, is teaching a new yoga class after being certified to teach yoga, in June.
After winning the Ithaca College Business Idea Competition in 2012, seniors Ben Van De Water and Josh Condon are in the process of launching Composer HQ, a website for college composers to interact and discuss each other's work.
Ithaca College seeks to prepare students academically for the new economic and political frontier of China, with new courses, study abroad programs and the IC 20/20 strategic plan.