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Symphony Orchestra concert highlights centuries of familiar tunes

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Music spanning centuries filled Rediger Auditorium as the Symphony Orchestra took the stage.

“Wicked: For Good” soars into theaters, delighting audiences

By Emma Adams · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

“Wicked: For Good” provides a satisfying and captivating conclusion to the film duology.

TU dominates Indiana NATS Audition

By Emma Adams · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Celebrations are in order as a record number of Taylor students placed at a prestigious singing competition.

Taylor Theatre performs Shrek the Musical

By Sadie Maples · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Lights dimmed. Smoke spewed from Mitchell Theatre’s stage. The audience quieted as Taylor Theatre presented “Shrek the Musical.”

Ringing in the holidays with the Wind Ensemble’s Pops Concert

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

The sound of more than 50 instruments will fill the Wheeler Stage as members of the Taylor University Wind Ensemble spread Christmas cheer through their music — and their festive sweaters.

Chorale and Sounds welcomes in Christmas

By Emma Adams · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Christmas is coming, and so are the Chorale and Sounds.

Taylor Theatre’s One-Act Play Festival brings comedy of all kinds

By Schaeffer Ott · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

They analyzed scripts, auditioned actors and blocked scenes.

SAC’s MyGen lights up the stage with energy and excitement

By Emma Adams · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

A bubble of anticipation grew as audience members flooded into the Rediger Auditorium.

MSA’s Mosaic Night highlights God’s heart for the nations

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Mosaic Night sought to bring the Taylor community a glimpse of heaven through showcasing diverse talents and communities.

Taylor Wind Ensemble prepares for fall show

By Schaeffer Ott · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Music and joy are set to combine as the Taylor Wind Ensemble prepares for their fall concert full of variety and surprise.

Community events to kick off celebrating the holiday season

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

As the Fall semester continues and finals approach, seasonal festivities are beginning.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Concert is coming to Rediger

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Selections of the most popular Christmas classics known to choral and orchestral music will fill Rediger Auditorium on Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m.

Student artists prepare for senior showcases

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

It all started in the practice room.

Chorale and Sounds perform first concert

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

The Chorale’s first performance was like walking into a dream.

Taylor Theatre brings hope and heartbreak to the stage

By Schaeffer Ott · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

As the lights dimmed and smoke filled the air, Mitchell Theatre was transformed into 1930s St. Louis while Taylor Theatre students performed “The Glass Menagerie” from Sept. 25-28.

Taylor’s Homecoming Concert showcases varying styles of music and dance

By Ellie Schaufelberger · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Gospel music, somber dancing and light-hearted musical ditties filled the audience with inspiration during Taylor's 2025 Homecoming Concert.

‘Helena’s Time’ opens at Boren Art Gallery

By Ben LeBlanc · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

An art exhibit commemorating Taylor’s second-oldest building is now open to the public.

Open to learn: Frizzell spends semester in Orvieto

By Charlotte Ostric · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Studying art in the birthplace of western art and society is truly a once in a lifetime experience. It’s one that junior illustration major Emma Frizzell is embracing every moment as she completes a semester abroad in Orvieto, Italy.

At the intersection of art and identity: ‘My Name is Asher Lev’

By Hannah Sundaram · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Art, religion, culture, identity and the angst of young adulthood are all encompassed in “My Name Is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok.

Wind Ensemble to offer a finals week reprieve with Pops Concert

By Ella Watson · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Wind Ensemble invites students to take a break and destress on the first night of finals with their annual spring Pops Concert.