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Sharing the Light through Music

The BYU School of Music seeks truth and inspiration in music.
We strive to lead in the performance, teaching, composition, production, and understanding of music; to serve the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and to share light throughout the world by teaching truth and edifying souls through the divine gift of music.
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The School of Music

The strength of the School of Music lies in its resources — students, faculty, facilities, the university, and the community. There are approximately 450 music majors in the School of Music pursuing their dreams while moving towards graduation.


OUR PROGRAMS

OUR PERFORMANCES

OUR FACULTY
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Hitting the Right Notes: The New Music Building

From state-of-the-art performance halls to upgraded recording studios, BYU’s new music building is a resounding success.


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School of Music News

Stay updated on what's happening in the School of Music!
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May 28, 2022 02:21 AM
Prospective Students must apply to both BYU and the School of Music
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Upcoming Events

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Recitals

Dawson Rasmussen’s Piano Recital

7:30 PM
Friday, October 09
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Ian Patterson’s Piano Recital

7:30 PM
Thursday, October 15
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Ben Smith’s Percussion Recital

5:00 PM
Friday, October 16
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High Contrast- a recital by Amber Palmer, bass clarinet

7:30 PM
Thursday, October 22
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UR - Maggie Hart’s Piano Recital

5:30 PM
Friday, October 23
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Sean Caviness’s Percussion Recital

11:30 AM
Saturday, October 24
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Bret Duerden’s Trumpet Recital

5:00 PM
Friday, October 30
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Madi Bowen’s Senior Violin Recital

7:30 PM
Friday, October 30
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Full Calendar
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The School of Music Journal

The School of Music Journal is a long-standing tradition that combines a myriad of student, staff and alumni stories into a creative representation of current events and moments of Light. Over the course of seasons or semesters, Music Student Journalists work behind the scenes to compile and share these inspiring stories - click the button below to learn more about the Journal and get in touch with our Newsroom team.
The School of Music Journal

The Lord Comes to the One

By Caden Randolph
, June 19, 2026 08:40 PM
One By One: Hannah Evan’s Sacred Oratorio
The School of Music Journal

An Ensemble Born to Grow

By Caden Randolph
, April 10, 2026 01:17 PM
The Remedial Brass Quintet
The School of Music Journal

A Maundy Thursday to Remember

By Caden Randolph
, April 07, 2026 12:54 PM
Performance of Handel’s Messiah at the BYU Museum of Art
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To the Last Frontier!

Reporting on The BYU Honors Brass Quintet's Experiential Performance Tour Throughout South-Central Alaska
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Tunetopia!

A Dazzling Showcase of Our Adjunct Faculty
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Welcome, Dr. May!

Brittany Nixon May, Ph.D, joins the BYU School of Music as Associate Professor of Music Education
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Student Attendance Form

From the Undergraduate Handbook: “All SoM students are expected to attend at least eight (8) concerts, two (2) SoM sponsored lectures, and the director’s forum (1) each semester.” Complete this form by clicking the button below and completing the following questionnaire.
Attendance Form
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