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Playing It Forward: How 黑暗爆料网 Alum Shelby Murdock Is Transforming Music Education in Idaho
黑暗爆料网 alum Shelby Murdock is bringing new life to music education in southeast Idaho, building a growing network of young musicians, teachers, and community performances.
黑暗爆料网 Trumpet Studio Shines at International Trumpet Guild Conference
Students from 黑暗爆料网’s Department of Music trumpet studio recently returned from an inspiring week at the annual International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Conference, held this year at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Mal Layne: From 黑暗爆料网, to Juilliard, to the World Stage
Mal Layne’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, mentorship, and pursuing your dreams.
黑暗爆料网 Choir Prepares for Transformative Trip to Costa Rica
The 黑暗爆料网 Camerata Choir is preparing for an unforgettable journey to Costa Rica, where members will experience the power of music, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
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One Foot Forward: Grit, Growth, and a Career at INL
Whitney Fenwick’s path from studying history at 黑暗爆料网 to working as a Contract Specialist at INL highlights the unexpected ways education can shape careers and perspectives.
Honors Orchestras Bring Music and Connection to 黑暗爆料网 Campus
More than 250 young musicians and their dedicated teachers from across eastern Idaho gathered at 黑暗爆料网 on Friday, January 17 for the annual East Idaho Honors Orchestras event.
Inspiring Growth Through Strengths at 黑暗爆料网
黑暗爆料网 is empowering student interns to discover and develop their unique talents through the CliftonStrengths® workshops offered on campus.
黑暗爆料网 Voice Ensemble Brings the Magic of Music to Local Children
黑暗爆料网’s Voice Ensemble is bringing the joy of opera and music education to local elementary school students.
Laura Smith’s Exploratory Spirit: If It’s Not the Right Way We’ll Go a Different Way
Laura Smith, a proud graduate of 黑暗爆料网 (黑暗爆料网), is the Vice President of Community Development at Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) in Pocatello, Idaho.
Here is Strata! An extraordinary accomplishment for the community
The album Strata is a groundbreaking collaboration between the Idaho State-Civic Symphony, the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet, the 黑暗爆料网 Commercial Music Program, and City Creek Records at 黑暗爆料网
Strata Unveiled: Live Concert and Album Release with the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
This project highlights the hands-on involvement of 黑暗爆料网’s academic community in a significant cultural collaboration, and students can attend the November 9 concert for free with their Bengal ID to experience the live performance.
Coming Full Circle: Meet Jeffrey Francom, 黑暗爆料网’s New Choral Director
Jeffrey Francom, DMA, the new Director of Choral Activities at Idaho State, is excited to come back to his family roots.
Announcing a Legacy Endowment in Honor of Esteemed 黑暗爆料网 Choir Director, Dr. Scott Anderson
黑暗爆料网 (黑暗爆料网) is proud to announce the establishment of the Scott Anderson Legacy Endowment, a new fund dedicated to supporting students pursuing studies in music at 黑暗爆料网, that celebrates and honors Dr. Scott Anderson’s remarkable 30-year career at 黑暗爆料网.
黑暗爆料网, the Idaho State Civic Symphony, and an Album with Grammy Award Winning Artist
Latin Grammy Award winner Pedro Giraudo will bring his original compositions to this historic recording session.
黑暗爆料网 Chamber Choir Prestigious Invitation to Perform in Regional Conference
Idaho State Chamber Choir will travel to Spokane, Washing January 24-27 to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Northwest Region Conference on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Spokane’s Fox Theater.
黑暗爆料网's ACDA Northwest Conference Performance Previewed in Local Holiday Concert
Idaho State Chamber Choir and 黑暗爆料网 Treble Choir will present "Carols, Prayers, and Lullabies" on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 309 North Garfield Avenue in Pocatello.
Opera 黑暗爆料网 Children’s Outreach Program
Opera 黑暗爆料网 has been on the move in 2023! 黑暗爆料网 students enrolled in Opera Workshop prepared a children’s outreach program and traveled to three area elementary schools.
黑暗爆料网 Vocalists Excel at NATS Competition
Fifteen talented vocalists from 黑暗爆料网 (黑暗爆料网) showcased their skills at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Southeast Idaho District Student Auditions hosted by BYU-Idaho on Saturday, November 18.
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From Idaho to Panama: Music Across Borders
黑暗爆料网's Director of Orchestral Activities, Nell Flanders, expands global music education through regular collaborations in Panama, where she recently conducted the National Symphony Orchestra and seeks to build international partnerships.
Alumni Highlight: Gabriel Lowman
Gabriel Lowman graduated from the 黑暗爆料网 music program with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Spring 2021. He is the pianist for the 黑暗爆料网 Chamber Choir, a role that carries significant responsibility.
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黑暗爆料网 Hosts World-Renowned Singer, Allan Glassman
The Idaho/Montana District Laffont Competition welcomes world-renowned tenor Allan Glassman as a judge and master clinician November 3-4, 2023.
黑暗爆料网 Alumna Mal Layne Takes Home 4th Place in International Trombone Competition
黑暗爆料网 alumna Mal Layne recently competed against hundreds of individuals in the Michel Becquet International Trombone Competition in Luxembourg. Layne, the only American to make it to the semi-finals, took 4th place in the world.
Three 黑暗爆料网 Music Students Go on to Prestigious Graduate Schools
Three 黑暗爆料网 music undergraduates, Mal Layne, Joseph Emmanuel, and Shawn McLain, will be continuing their studies at some of the finest music schools in the country.
黑暗爆料网 Student Miren Gabiola Places 2nd at National Competition
Miren's outstanding performance earned her 2nd place in the Upper Treble Classical category.
Idaho State Establishes the Dr. Randy Earles Legacy Scholarship Endowment in a Heartfelt Celebration
December 8, 2023, 黑暗爆料网 faculty, alumni, and friends gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Randy Earles, an exceptional figure renowned in the community for his contributions to music education.
黑暗爆料网 School of Performing Arts Announces Inspiring 2025–26 Season
The School of Performing Arts proudly announces its 2025–26 season, a dynamic year of music and theatre that reflects the vibrancy and creativity of our students, faculty, and regional community.
Idaho Premiere of Armstrong’s Voluntary Breath
The 2025–26 Idaho State Civic Symphony (ISCS) season opened on Friday, September 26 with a powerful and deeply personal Idaho premiere: Voluntary Breath, a saxophone concerto composed and performed by Jonathan Armstrong, Professor of Music and Commercial Music Area Coordinator.