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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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A Celebration of the School of Music with Itzhak Perlman
For two nights in a row, Itzhak Perlman performed with the BYU Philharmonic. Here’s an inside look at the landmark concerts.
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Kirt Saville on the 'Spectacular Blessing' of Music Education
For Kirt Saville, having a career in music was a blessing. Studying music—whether in education or performance—is valuable because “[Music] expresses things that are profound and individualized for every single one of us,” says Dr. Saville.
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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.
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Read our other Journals
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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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