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Finding Belonging Through Familiar Music
In this article, read how a familiar piece of music helped one BYU student overcome feelings of loneliness and find belonging.
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BYU School of Music Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
Get to know Kandis King Taylor, Janet Olsen, and Dave Egbert—the most recent additions to the faculty and staff of the BYU School of Music.
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A Sneak Peek of Two Barlow Endowment Anniversary Pieces
The Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at BYU just celebrated its 40th anniversary, and here’s the inside scoop on two of the special pieces performed during the commemorative concerts.
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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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Read our other Journals
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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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