What's Happening in the SoM?
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!
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!
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.
overrideTextColor=#2a2a2a
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideImageAlignment=
overrideHideMedia=
overridebuttonBgColor=Open
Our Journal Articles
Meet the Met Opera’s New Principal Harpist and BYU Alum
Just four years after graduating from BYU, Hannah Cope Johnson hit an amazing stride in her musical career when she became the principal harpist in the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. But if you ask Hannah, there’s no secret sauce for success, rather, “It’s just caring about your craft.” Click below to read the full article. Photo courtesy of Hannah Cope Johnson.
Read Full Story
Alumni Highlight: Richard Williams
When asked what he has learned from his years of studying music, Williams responded, “I have learned that God answers your prayers when you are on the move. I think similarly with music, you have to be moving, you have to be creating, you have to be showing the world that you are good, because there is so much talent out there, and there is so much noise. It is important to stand out.”
Read Full Story
Alumni Highlight: Zach Collier
Some people stumble upon music, others seek it out in each part of life. Zach Collier falls into the second category. In the past year he has released two EPs, “The Graduate” as a solo production and “Rue de Paris Sessions” with his band, Michael Barrow & The Tourists.
Read Full Story
Kory Katseanes Awarded American Prize in Conducting
The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts. Katseanes received 1st place in the American Prize in Conducting for Orchestras in the College/University Division.
Read Full Story
An Interview with Opera Director, Shea Owens
There's a bit of a renaissance happening here in the states with new opera being written. I didn't see that as much in Europe when I was there but there's a lot of new American opera being written and it's very exciting. Opera has always been an old art form and it's not always been the most popular type of art form but I still definitely think it has a place in the arts.
Read Full Story
"Max Steiner: Maestro of Music" Documentary
Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music, a documentary which prominently features the BYU Philharmonic and the Max Steiner Collection in the Harold B. Lee Library has been winning Best Documentary awards at film festivals worldwide. On October 1st, the documentary began streaming on HBOMax
Read Full Story
Read our other Journals
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
April 2023 Journal
A highlight of recent School of Music events, Godspell, Retiree Feature of Irene Perry-Fox, An International Women's Day Concert, Accomplishments, and more.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
February 2023 Journal
Guest Artist Robert McDonald performs recital, teaches masterclass and lecture. Retiree Jerry Jaccard shares a lessons from lifetime of music education. Sylvan Scott gives a presentation at the National Association of Music Teachers' National Collegiate Symposium and Faculty and Students share their accomplishments.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
January 2023 Journal
Richard Antoine White with BYURadio, The Promise of and twelve days of Christmas, Richard Williams, Oscarson Lecture Series, HFAC Farewell Formal, Experiential Learning, accomplishments, and more
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
October 2022 Journal
Kory Katseanes, Steven Hardy, The Merry Widow, Max Steiner: Maestro of Music, Newell Dayley, Sydnee Hinrichsen, Accomplishments, and more.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
Summer 2022 Journal
Beacons of Light, Alumni Concerts, New Music Videos, Zach Collier, 120 Years of BYU Opera, David Sargent Spotlight, Experiential Learning, Summer Camps, and Faculty & Student Accomplishments
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
May 2022 Journal
No such thing as ordinary, international tours, summer camps, Don Peterson, student & faculty accomplishments, and recitals.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
April 2022 Journal
Student recitals, retiring faculty highlights, accomplishments, graduating seniors, the organ room, and more
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
March 2022 Journal
Stories of our Time, Perfectionism Forum, Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival, Men's Chorus Alumni Music Video, and More
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
Dec 2021 Journal
Q&A with CJ Madsen and his Opera, New SoM building renderings, Sanae Fujii, and More
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="oneOffPage"
Oct 2021 Journal
Zémire at Azor, Amber Dahlburg from the Bell Tower, Living Room Music, Accomplishments, and More
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage=
overrideTextColor=
overrideTextAlignment=
overrideCardHideSection=
overrideCardHideByline=
overrideCardHideDescription=
overridebuttonBgColor=
overrideButtonText=
