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Fall 2023 Hearn Innovator Series: Elias Dummer
September 11, 2023
Elias Dummer

The Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies in the Baylor School of Music will host Elias Dummer, recording artist and worship leader, for its fall 2023 Hearn Innovator Series.

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Reginal Wright, M.M., Appointed Lecturer in Choral Music in Baylor’s School of Music
June 14, 2023
Reginal Wright

Baylor University announced today the appointment of Reginal Wright, M.M., as Lecturer in Choral Music in Baylor’s School of Music.

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Warm Welcome from the Dean
May 16, 2023
Dean Mortensen

A few words from Dean Mortenson as we close the chapter on the 2023-2023 academic year.

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Celebrating Lynne Gackle’s Bright and Revered Career as She Sets to Retire in July
May 15, 2023
Gackle

Heartfelt cheers, emotional speeches, and a sea of misty eyes concluded Lynne Gackle's final concert as the Baylor School of Music's Director of Choral Activities on Tuesday, April 25.

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Piano Professor Packs His Bags for Nigeria
May 14, 2023
Bolen

Bradley Bolen spent spring break teaching masterclasses and private lessons at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.

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School of Music Alumnus Hits the National Stage
May 13, 2023
Raney

From McCrary Practice Rooms to National Tours with Award Winning Christian Contemporary Pop Band CAIN

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Student Achievements
May 11, 2023
Students

Congratulations to our amazing students for all their accomplishments. We are so proud of you!

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Faculty News & Notes
May 10, 2023
Bradley

Our faculty are internationally renowned performers and pedagogues. Read about how they are transforming lives and bettering communities.

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Our Future Looks Bright
May 8, 2023
String Student

Check out the latest news about our Board of Advocates, upcoming concerts, and other exciting events.

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Audition Practice Turns into Principal Horn Position at the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
May 6, 2023
Moreland

After two rounds of auditions, horn student Blake Moreland lands the principal horn position in a professional symphony.

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Where Are They Now
May 5, 2023
Andy Muskrat

Our alumni hold positions as educators, performers, and administrators in leading institutions throughout the world.

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School of Music Mourns the Loss of Richard Shanley
March 24, 2023
Shanley

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved colleague, Richard Shanley. Please keep the Shanley family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Spring 2023 Northcutt Lecture Series
March 22, 2023
James Abbington

Baylor University’s Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies to Host James Abbington, D.M.A., for its Spring 2023 Northcutt Lecture Series.

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Kristina MacMullen, D.M.A., Appointed The Mary Gibbs Jones Chair in Music and Director of Choral Activities
March 17, 2023
MacMullen

MacMullen brings vision of audience engagement, development of community and continued choral excellence to Baylor School of Music

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From the Dean
February 17, 2023
Dean Mortensen

Welcome to the February 2023 Semper Pro Musica eNewsletter.

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Dean Mortenson Announces Retirement
February 16, 2023
retirement

Dean Mortenson says the 2023-2024 academic year will be his final year as Dean of the School of Music.

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And the Winner is...
February 15, 2023

Announcing the winner of Baylor University's School of Music 2022-2023 Music Concerto Competition.

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Distinguished Artist Series
February 14, 2023
WindSync

Wind quintet WindSync to perform at Baylor as part of the School of Music's Distinguished Artist Series.

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Student Achievements
February 13, 2023

Congratulations to our students for their outstanding accomplishments.

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Faculty News & Notes
February 12, 2023
Kathleen Kelly

Our faculty are internationally renowned performers and pedagogues. Read about how they are transforming lives, advancing the arts, and bettering communities.

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Our Future Looks Bright
February 10, 2023

Check out the latest news about our Board of Advocates, upcoming concerts, and other exciting events.

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Where Are They Now?
February 9, 2023
Isenberg

Our alumni hold positions as educators, performers, and administrators in leading institutions throughout the world.

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From the Dean
December 17, 2022
Dean Gary Mortensen, Dec. 2022

As we come to the close of another semester of intense activity, I reflect on all of the blessings we have to be thankful for in the School of Music.

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Baylor Wind Ensemble's Midwest Tour Concert
December 16, 2022

The Baylor Wind Ensemble has scheduled several concerts during its 2022 Midwest Tour leading up to its performance as the only invited collegiate ensemble at the 76th Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference starting with tonight's performance in Jones Concert Hall.

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Creating the Next Generation of Church Leaders
December 15, 2022

Through the efforts of the Center for Christian Music Studies and its summer training event, Worship Lab, students are being prepared for success in music ministry roles to help build a bridge to the future in ministry.

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Video Game Meme Helps Graduate Composition Student Land a Job
December 14, 2022
Gilly

Master's composition student Mitch Gilly was recently hired as Baylor University's arranger and conductor for All-University Sing.

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Women in Baylor Jazz
December 13, 2022
Womens Jazz

Students form an all-female jazz ensemble as part of The Wayne Fisher Jazz Program, making it the first in the School's history.

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New Video
December 12, 2022
YouTube video

We've added a new video to the School of Music website called "Heart, Mind, and Soul: Music at Baylor." Click through to check it out.

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Student Achievements
December 12, 2022
Stephanie

Congratulations to our students on their accomplishments.

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Faculty News & Notes
December 11, 2022
Patricia Shih

Our faculty are internationally renowned performers and pedagogues. Read about how they are transforming lives, advancing the arts, and bettering communities.

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Where Are They Now?
December 10, 2022

Our alumni hold positions as educators, performers, and administrators in leading institutions throughout the world.

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Our Future Looks Bright
December 9, 2022

Check out the latest news about our Board of Advocates, upcoming concerts, and other exciting events.

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From the Dean
October 18, 2022
Dr. Gary Mortenson

Welcome to the new look and a new season of the Semper Pro Musica eNewsletter for the School of Music.

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Maestro Miguel Harth-Bedoya Makes Debut
October 17, 2022
Harth-Bedoya

Harth-Bedoya takes baton of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra and Campus Orchestra.

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Return of A Baylor Christmas
October 16, 2022

A Baylor Christmas returns live after a two-year COVID disruption. Tickets go on sale November 1.

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Fulbright Recipient in Germany
October 15, 2022
Fulbright

Fulbright recipient and School of Music alumna Olivia Gorrell talks about teaching English in Germany.

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New Faculty and Staff Announcements
October 14, 2022

Help us welcome the new faculty and staff of the School of Music.

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Student Achievements
October 14, 2022

Congratulations to our students on their incredible accomplishments.

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Faculty News & Notes
October 13, 2022
Baylor School of Music Faculty

Our faculty are internationally renowned performers and pedagogues. Read about how they are transforming lives and bettering communities.

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Where Are They Now?
October 12, 2022
Isabel Randall

Our alumni hold positions as educators, performers, and administrators in leading institutions throughout the world.

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Our Future Looks Bright
October 11, 2022

Check out the latest news about our Board of Advocates, upcoming concerts, and other exciting events.

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Baylor Symphony Orchestra in Historic Concert
April 26, 2022

Former Baylor dean Robert Blocker will appear as guest soloist in the Baylor Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, on Tuesday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall. This will be Stephen Heyde's final time on the podium as BSO conductor.

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A Browning Music Concert (April 25)
April 7, 2022
concert-browning

A Browning Music Concert (Baylor Chamber Singers) Monday, April 25 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Browning Library

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World Voice Day (April 11)
April 7, 2022
worldvoiceday2022

World Voice Day, April 11 4:30-6:30pm in Hooper-Schaffer

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Female Voice Forum
April 4, 2022
female-voice-forum

April 19 @ 4pm in Recital Hall II = A presentation to educate and empower the female singer to hold guardianship of their unique instrument.

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Brent Phillips and Guest Trombonists in Baylor Recital
March 23, 2022

Baylor's Brent Phillips will be joined by Jonathan Whitaker, Christian Paarup, and Steve Wilson for a trombone recital on Sunday, April 3, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Roxy Grove Hall. Their pianist will be Kae Hosoda-Ayer.

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Baylor's Concert Choir Performs
March 22, 2022

Baylor University’s Concert Choir will present a program called “Truth and Light: Refractions of Hope” on Monday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall.

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Baylor's Wind Ensemble in Concert
March 21, 2022

The Baylor University Wind Ensemble will present a concert on Thursday, March 31, as part of the 2022 Southwestern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Conference. Led by Director of Bands J. Eric Wilson, the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall.

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The 2022 Northcutt Lecture
March 16, 2022

The 35th-annual Northcutt Lecture will present a talk by Mary Louise Bringle on Tuesday, March 29, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Armstrong Browning Library’s McLean Foyer of Meditation.

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Baylor Symphony Orchestra in Concert
March 16, 2022

The Baylor Symphony Orchestra will present its next concert on Tuesday, March 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall. This nationally renowned orchestra is led by Conductor-in-Residence Stephen Heyde. Guest soloist is pianist Fjoralba Zguro, winner of the 2020 Baylor Concerto Competition.

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