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Mar
24
2023
School of Music Mourns the Loss of Richard 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.
Mar
22
2023
Spring 2023 Northcutt Lecture Series
Baylor University’s Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies to Host James Abbington, D.M.A., for its Spring 2023 Northcutt Lecture Series.
Mar
17
2023
Kristina MacMullen, D.M.A., Appointed The Mary Gibbs Jones Chair in Music and Director of Choral Activities
MacMullen brings vision of audience engagement, development of community and continued choral excellence to Baylor School of Music
Feb
17
2023
From the Dean
Welcome to the February 2023 Semper Pro Musica eNewsletter.
Feb
16
2023
Dean Mortenson Announces Retirement
Dean Mortenson says the 2023-2024 academic year will be his final year as Dean of the School of Music.
Feb
15
2023
And the Winner is...
Announcing the winner of Baylor University's School of Music 2022-2023 Music Concerto Competition.
Feb
14
2023
Distinguished Artist Series
Wind quintet WindSync to perform at Baylor as part of the School of Music's Distinguished Artist Series.
Feb
13
2023
Student Achievements
Congratulations to our students for their outstanding accomplishments.
Feb
12
2023
Faculty News & Notes
Our faculty are internationally renowned performers and pedagogues. Read about how they are transforming lives, advancing the arts, and bettering communities.
Feb
10
2023
Our Future Looks Bright
Check out the latest news about our Board of Advocates, upcoming concerts, and other exciting events.
Feb
9
2023
Where Are They Now?
Our alumni hold positions as educators, performers, and administrators in leading institutions throughout the world.
Jan
31
2023
WACO, Texas (Jan. 31, 2023) – Gary Mortenson, D.M.A., dean of the Baylor University School of Music since 2015, announced at a faculty meeting today that the 2023-2024 academic year will be his final year as dean, Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., wrote in an email to campus.
Dec
17
2022
From the Dean
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.
Dec
16
2022
Baylor Wind Ensemble's Midwest Tour Concert

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.

Dec
15
2022
Creating the Next Generation of Church Leaders

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.

Dec
14
2022
Video Game Meme Helps Graduate Composition Student Land a Job

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

Dec
13
2022
Women in Baylor 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.

Dec
12
2022
New 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.
Dec
12
2022
Student Achievements

Congratulations to our students on their accomplishments.

Dec
11
2022
Faculty News & Notes

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

Dec
10
2022
Where Are They Now?

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

Dec
9
2022
Our Future Looks Bright

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

Oct
18
2022
From the Dean
Welcome to the new look and a new season of the Semper Pro Musica eNewsletter for the School of Music.
Oct
17
2022
Maestro Miguel Harth-Bedoya Makes Debut
Harth-Bedoya takes baton of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra and Campus Orchestra.
Oct
16
2022
Return of A Baylor Christmas
A Baylor Christmas returns live after a two-year COVID disruption. Tickets go on sale November 1.
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