Mary B. Martin School of the Arts

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Acclaimed author to headline ETSU literary festival

Acclaimed author to headline ETSU literary festival

Award-winning author Ron Rash will headline ETSU’s Spring Literary Festival, bringing nationally recognized voices in Appalachian and contemporary literature.
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Behind the scenes of ETSU’s ‘Carrie: The Musical’

Behind the scenes of ETSU’s ‘Carrie: The Musical’

ETSU students lead behind-the-scenes work for “Carrie: The Musical,” balancing technical precision with powerful themes of bullying and kindness.
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April at ETSU: Music, theater and family fun

April at ETSU: Music, theater and family fun

Discover April events at ETSU, including the Mountain Made festival, music concerts, a benefit walk and family fun.
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ETSU Chorale to perform at Tennessee All-State conference

ETSU Chorale to perform at Tennessee All-State conference

ETSU Chorale will perform at the Tennessee Music Educators Association All-State Conference and host a free send-off concert March 29.
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ETSU arts showcase celebrates student creativity

ETSU arts showcase celebrates student creativity

ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Showcase highlighted student performances, film, storytelling and visual art.
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March at ETSU: Esports, arts, film and family fun

March at ETSU: Esports, arts, film and family fun

Discover March events at ETSU, including esports, ETSU-Con, jazz, Oscar-nominated films, a theatrical production, a planetarium show and family fun.
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ETSU grad aims to preserve klezmer through Fulbright

ETSU grad aims to preserve klezmer through Fulbright

ETSU alumnus Franklin Acosta is a Fulbright semifinalist seeking to preserve klezmer music through a new teaching document for clarinetists.
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Broadway actor directs powerful ‘Passage’ at ETSU

Broadway actor directs powerful ‘Passage’ at ETSU

ETSU’s 2026 Basler Chair Steve Maurice Jones directs “Passage,” a powerful exploration of power and perception, March 5-8 at the Martin Center.
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ETSU welcoming Becky Buller on Feb. 19

ETSU welcoming Becky Buller on Feb. 19

East Tennessee State University will welcome alumna Becky Buller, a renowned bluegrass musician, to campus on Feb. 19.
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February at ETSU: Broadway, bluegrass and big ideas

February at ETSU: Broadway, bluegrass and big ideas

From “Riverdance” and Broadway to Festival of Ideas speakers, ETSU’s February calendar features world-class arts, music, film and lectures.