School of Music presents modernized ‘Don Giovanni’ opera set in Washington, D.C.
The cast of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” prepared for months to debut a modern twist to the centuries-old opera first performed in 1787, which opened on Thursday night and continues with three more performances this weekend at the Center for Music…
Spirit of the Mountain marching band, LU Praise choir prep for inaugural events in D.C.
UPDATE 1/18/25: Due to weather-related changes, the Presidential Inaugural Committee notified the Liberty University marching band, The Spirit of the Mountain, that the indoor venue will not be able to accommodate the band. While we are all disappointed by this…
Commercial music students perform powerful covers, original songs in fall showcase
On Tuesday night, students from Liberty University School of Music’s commercial music program performed a mixture of pop, jazz, country, instrumental music, and more as part of the fall Commercial Music Showcase, where they presented original songs and covers they…
School of Music awards $20,000 in scholarships to CFAW Worship Lifestyle contest winners
Last weekend, over 170 College for a Weekend (CFAW) students participated in Worship Lifestyle, a competition hosted by Liberty University School of Music in which visiting high school students audition for a chance to win scholarships. This year, future Liberty…
School of Music professor speaks at International Society of Music Education conference in Finland
Dr. Cassandra Hibbard, Liberty University School of Music associate professor of clarinet, had the honor of sharing Liberty’s focus on connecting with and caring for students to the International Society of Music Education’s biennial conference in Helsinki, Finland. Hibbard’s presentation,…
Students, alumni work and train as professionals during summer music program in New York
Eleven Liberty University School of Music students and alumni traveled to upstate New York this summer to bring music and worship to campers as part of the Adirondack Performing Arts Festival (APAF), a nine-week professional performance and training program….
Film scoring alumna wins Best Score at Brussels International Film Festival
Following a win for Best Score at the Brussels International Film Festival and recognitions at others for their short film “Sam,” Elizabeth Killmon (’23), her co-composer, Jake Rahm, and director Laura Palacio (‘23), are seeking to glorify God through their…
Liberty student places third, two others semifinalists at national singing competition
Three rising juniors from Liberty University traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., last month as semifinalists in the annual National Student Auditions, a competition organized by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), featuring singers in the same age group from…
Alumna composes music for history-making ‘JESUS’ Deaf film
Liberty University alumna Lee Armbrust (’21) played a vital role in the production of the upcoming movie “JESUS,” the first film depicting Jesus’ life through American Sign Language and featuring a cast and crew who are Deaf. Originally from Fremont,…
Michael W. Smith preaches hard work, God-centered mindset during visit to Liberty University School of Music
A normal day in Dr. Mindy Damon’s Artist Performance II class in the Liberty University School of Music‘s Center for Music and the Worship Arts on Wednesday turned into a special opportunity for her students as they were joined by…