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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.
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.
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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Our Journal Articles
Music Faculty Present and Connect at UMEA Conference
The UMEA conference gathers music educators from across Utah for a weekend of inspiration and instruction, and this year three faculty from the School of Music presented at the conference.
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Behind the Scenes of The National Parks’ Orchestral Album
While Sam Clawson was a senior studying commercial music, he fulfilled a life-long dream to compose orchestral arrangements for one of his favorite bands: The National Parks.
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BYU Jazz: Synthesis and the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival
Whether directing Synthesis, mentoring students, or organizing the Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival, Dr. Ben Nichols is enthusiastic about the potential of jazz at BYU.
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Liz Shropshire Reflects on 20 Years of Serving Through Music
School of Music Alumnus Liz Shropshire is the founder of the non-profit Peace Through Music International—a volunteer organization that teaches music to displaced children around the world.
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A Piano Technician's Playground at BYU
Get to know the BYU piano technicians, take an inside look at a recent piano tech’s playground event, and learn about the new Introduction to Piano Technology course offered at BYU.
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BYU Student Organizes Utah Valley Refugee’s Music Camp
Renee Chiu Gastelum decided to take action when she saw a need for musical education among Utah’s refugee community and created the Utah Valley Refugee's Music Camp.
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November 2023 Journal
In this issue of the School of Music Journal, read about the Philharmonic's celebratory concert with Itzhak Perlman, learn how Renee Chiu Gastelum served refugees through music, and discover Liz Shropshire’s story of creating the nonprofit Peace Through Music International. Take a look at the accomplishments of some School of Music alumni!
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October 2023 Journal
In this issue of the School of Music Journal, read about Hannah Cope Johnson's new gig as the Met opera's principal harpist, Kirt Saville's approach to music education, and a Balinese composer's artistic residency. Plus, an overview of upcoming October events you won't want to miss!
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June 2023 Journal
In this issue of the School of Music Journal, read about the BYU Singers' Pacific Northeast Tour, the BYU Wind Symphony Spain and Portugal Tour, and a retiree feature on Susan Kenney, the founder of the Young Musicians Academy in the School of Music. We’ll catch you up on recent events and major accomplishments from our students, faculty, and alumni.
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