Brooklyn College is proud to celebrate two classical musicians who have received nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, the foremost recognition of musical talent in the United States. The nominations reflect the standout musical achievement among the college’s faculty and students. Tania León, distinguished professor emerita at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, was nominated for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for her orchestral piece “Raíces (Origins).” Sidney Outlaw, an adjunct associate professor of voice in the Conservatory of Music, was named in the Best Classical Solo Vocal Album category for the album Black Pierrot with Warren Jones. The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS. Winners will be determined by voting members of the Recording Academy, a peer group that includes music creators, artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers. Watch coverage of this story from News 12 here.
