Temple University

Saxophonist John Coltrane gave what would be his last Philadelphia concert 60 years ago at Temple University. As his son Ravi Coltrane prepares an all-star tribute concert, WRTI reflects on the music's legacy and lore.

Meet 16-year-old jazz pianist Fahrad Austin, a junior at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, a member of Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars program, and a scholar in Play on Philly's Marian Anderson Young Artist Program.

Meet 16-year-old violist and violinist Eyal Allen, a rising senior at Friends Select School, a member of Temple Music Prep's Youth Chamber Orchestra and Huxsoll Quartet, and the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and a Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) Artist.

Trumpeter Bell Thompson found her way to Philadelphia through a mentor, Terell Stafford. During a recent visit to WRTI, she talked with Nicole Sweeney, and played music from her new debut, Most Prized.

This week's Fanfare promises a number of performances all across the city— and beyond!

Meet bassoonist Adam Kraynak, an undergraduate student majoring in bassoon performance at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.

Meet conductor and clarinetist Sara Bock, a first-year student majoring in clarinet performance at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.

President JoAnne A. Epps, who died on Sept. 19, served Temple University in various capacities for nearly 40 years.

Meet violist Helen Qi, member of Temple Music Prep Center for Gifted Young Musicians' Youth Chamber Orchestra, and rising freshman at Yale University.

Watch as pianist, composer and educator Tim Brey performs new music in our studio, with partners like trumpeter John Swana.