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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.

Taylor Theatre takes on ‘Shrek the Musical’

By Emma Adams · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

What more could a story ask for than a hero, a princess, an animal sidekick and a daring rescue?

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ faces criticism while breaking records

By Kate Delaney · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3 and returned to the top of the music charts with a brand-new aesthetic overlapping her age-old persona.

Student artists prepare for senior showcases

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

It all started in the practice room.

MyGen returns to the stage with energy and talent

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Talented students from around the Taylor campus will hit the stage for a night of music and fun at MyGen.

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.

Bade to perform at faculty recital

By Emma Adams · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Christopher Bade will bring the God-gifted music of Composer Rick Sowash to life in the Butz Carruth Recital Hall.