The Carried Tradition of Lessons & Carols

Posted by Trinity Klomparens on 12/1/23 10:00 AM

The Barbara Hodel Center Gymnasium at Patrick Henry College is dark and still. Parents and children sit expectantly, unlit candles gripped firmly in their hands. Choir stands are poised on stage,...

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PHC family hosts annual Hoedown!

Posted by Trinity Klomparens on 11/5/23 10:00 AM

In late October, students at Patrick Henry College threw on their boots, pulled flannels from their closets, and donned their cowboy hats for the College's annual country hoedown. 

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Musical Opportunities at PHC: how students can further develop their musical talents

Posted by Kathryn Eiler on 10/25/22 1:38 PM

As one of the original seven liberal arts, music is regarded as essential to PHC’s pursuit of excellence. Alongside its impressive forensics repertoire, PHC offers a wide variety of activities,...

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Is it becoming increasingly difficult to foster authentic community on college campuses?

Posted by Julia Adams on 7/29/22 5:20 PM

Could it be that a loss of meaningful connections is spreading like a pandemic? A feeling of loneliness is increasing among Americans; particularly hard-hit are young adults including students on...

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Speaking Through Music at PHC

Posted by Eden Mackie on 1/20/22 3:00 PM

The Patrick Henry College Music Department’s first concert of the semester, Libertango, featured a variety of Latin American orchestral pieces: tangos, a choro, an aria, and a jazz-tango fusion...

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From Julliard to PHC: a student spotlight on Elizabeth Cheng

Posted by Eden Mackie on 10/1/21 3:24 PM

One of the wonderful things about the students at Patrick Henry College is the incredible level of creative diversity that they bring to campus. The student body is full of students who play piano,...

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Why We Teach - Dr. Kristina Tanner

Posted by Rachel Cochrane on 7/31/20 8:15 AM

PHC faculty are the heart of the school; they are not only teachers, but they are also mentors and friends. We wanted to talk to some faculty about why they chose to teach at PHC and what their...

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kristina Tanner, D.M.A.

Posted by Carrie Durning on 4/13/20 11:07 AM

Dr. Kristina Tanner, D.M.A., is the assistant Music Professor at PHC, as well as a mother of 5 children (with another arriving mid-May!), and wife to a husband with a military career. We chatted with...

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Making a Joyful Noise

Posted by Beckett Millhouse on 12/30/19 1:31 PM

They say that laughter is the best medicine. Singing is a close second.

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About the Minor: Music

Posted by Mercy Quinonez on 12/27/19 1:29 PM

Throughout history, music has played an influential role in almost every culture. Today,music continues to influence society, especially among Christian circles as it serves as a foundation of...

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