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Spring 2026 Journal

Student recitals, retiring faculty highlights, accomplishments, graduating seniors, the organ room, and more
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Fall 2025

In this issue of the School of Music Journal, read about how we've been celebrating CFAC's 100th, special shoutouts and student highlights, behind the scenes on our new Dean and Director, and more!
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Summer 2025 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, read about exciting student accomplishments and experiences, upcoming events, Dr. Castellanos' inspiring recovery, highlights from BYU Choirs' globetrotting tours, and more!
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April 2025 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, read about an upcoming star composer, BYU's new pipe organ, upcoming tour highlights from ensembles, graduating students' future plans, and more!
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February 2025 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, read about how one student is working to bring appreciation to underperformed pieces, how members of our faculty made an impact on your LDS Music app, the daunting yet fulfilling process that is BYU School of Music's Evening of Concertos, and more!
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Fall 2024 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, read about the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble at Temple Square, two BYU alumni’s recent Grammy nomination, how one BYU student turned his injury into a resource for others, a rising star in classical music, and two prestigious School of Music ensembles’ return from international tours.
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Spring 2024 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, read about the piano technician’s playground event, the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival, three faculty’s UMEA presentations, how four ensembles prepared for summer tours, and the BYU Outreach Choir’s trip to Guadalupe. 
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February 2024 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, learn how Dr. Jon Skidmore is teaching students to overcome performance anxiety, read about BYU alumnus Chance Thomas's experiences composing music in the video game industry, and see how two music ed students are sharing music with local elementary school students.
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January 2024 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, learn about the School of Music’s Wellness Wednesday initiative, say goodbye to retiring faculty and staff, and learn about how piano students dazzled at the UMTA and MNTA competitions.
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December 2023 Journal

In this issue of the BYU School of Music Journal, get to know five new faculty members, read about Sam Clawson’s collaboration with The National Parks, view the Music building in 360-degrees, and learn about Stevie Dugdale and Brian Pappal’s time conducting Women’s Chorus. Plus, take a look at the accomplishments of some School of Music faculty!
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