Arts & Culture - The Echo

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.

Lighthearted Superman reboot highlights the strength in sensitivity

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

DC Studios launched its new cinematic universe with “Superman” soaring into theaters on July 11, 2025.

Mint Tea with MECA welcomes students

By Brynn Dunlap · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

MECA strives to provide a peaceful space filled with hospitality and community.

Homecoming Concert to return to campus

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Faculty, family and friends of Taylor will soon gather again in Rediger Auditorium for Taylor’s annual Homecoming Collage Concert.

Spiritual Renewal Week encourages hearts of prayer and praise

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Huddled together, students came to the altar to pray for and with one another.

Music department prepares for concert highlighting faculty

By Ella Watson · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

Each year, the faculty of the Taylor Music department collaborate to create a concert that showcases the diverse talents of its professors.

PlayBack is Back!

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

It is possible to connect communities through a few pieces of fabric, blocks and true stories.

Brewer builds the music community

By Schaeffer Ott · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

Mary Kathryn Brewer, assistant professor of music, is already making connections with her students and impacting the community after her second year at Taylor.

Angel and Brewer’s faculty recital: a night of collaboration and creativity

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

The nearly-full room buzzed with the sound of excited students, faculty and family until the lights flashed and hushed each voice.

Taylor Theatre prepares to perform the Glass Menagerie

By Brynn Dunlap · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams, will soon come to life on the Mitchell Theatre stage.

‘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.

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Seniors Ris Bland and Josiah Friesen reflect on their time in Taylor Theatre

By Hanna Fritz · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

At the end of every show, there comes a time for a curtain call. The performers step forward to receive the audience’s acknowledgement for their good work, bow and run offstage to roars of applause.