The Westerlies Mentor Students on Music Composition and Creativity
The Westerlies shared their insights and strategy on improv and music composition, inspiring students to delve into their own creative process The Westerlies, a self-described “accidental brass [...]
Broadway Baritone Brian Stokes Mitchell Shares Invaluable Advice to BYU Theatre Hopefuls
Performing arts guru Brian Stokes Mitchell shares his view from the stage and how his many roles have shaped his own role in life During his visit at BYU, Brian Stokes Mitchell led a masterclass [...]
Piano Students at BYU and the University of Oregon Swap Professors for Remote Learning Masterclass
Piano performance majors Brooke Ballard and Amberlee Woodhouse discuss their experience with BYU’s new Yamaha Disklavier piano Well before COVID-19 brought remote learning options to the [...]
Folk Music Artists Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan Offer Masterclass to BYU Musicians
Students participated in a jam session with the accomplished bluegrass duo Bluegrass icons Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan answered questions from student and faculty folk musicians as part of [...]
Nashville Pop Star Ben Rector Shares Advice, Lessons Learned with Commercial Music Students
Rector encouraged students to pursue musical collaboration regardless of fame or fortune The School of Music invited renowned pop star Ben Rector to lead a masterclass for commercial music [...]
Thomas Hampson Sends Music Majors at BYU Through a Journey of Thought and Sound
Music majors resonate with the character and charisma of Thomas Hampson Baritone legend Thomas Hampson came to BYU as part of the BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts Series and participated in a [...]
School of Music Piano Students Participate in Masterclass with Neil Rutman
Rutman gave a presentation on becoming a more thoughtful pianist during practice Piano students in the School of Music had the opportunity to learn from award-winning musician Neil Rutman in a [...]
BROADWAY STAR PATTI LUPONE MENTORS MDT STUDENTS AT BYU
Patti LuPone helped music dance theatre (MDT) students realize the power of emotion When beloved Broadway actress and singer Patti LuPone came to BYU as part of the BRAVO! Professional [...]
CFAC Students Spend Summer Term Working and Serving Around the World
Students from the College of Fine Arts and Communications travel internationally to gain real-world experience and share their talents while studying abroad, competing, performing and interning [...]
