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Taylor’s got rhythm

By Aiden Orth · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Taylor University needed more than just cheers; it needed rhythm. The Taylor drumline now delivers that, elevating everything from football games to Silent Night.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A mechanical engineer’s musical journey

By Marco Aguirre · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

This mechanical engineering major has made himself a machine of music.

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.

Upcoming Symphony Concert seeks to create an evening of unforgettable music

By Hanna Fritz · Monday, April 28, 2025

The attention of all in the room falls upon a violinist standing up to lead her ensemble members into a unified chord. Before long, overtures of music are set in motion, testing new chords and rhythms and taking listeners to a place they’ve never been before.

Taylor’s Wind Ensemble Prepares for Upcoming Performance

By Sadie Maples · Monday, April 7, 2025

Taylor’s wind ensemble will perform for a multi-generational audience over Heritage Weekend on April 25 at 4 p.m. They hope to pack Rediger Chapel Auditorium with an audience of grandparents and students to listen to their lively pieces.

Taylor Idol: a night of competition, singing and laughter

By Sadie Maples · Monday, March 17, 2025

“I hated almost every performance, and I think this is the last time Taylor Idol will ever be hosted,” Bryce Swift, senior management major, said while playing the role of a stereotypical harsh critic for Taylor Idol.

Nostalgia Night highlights student stars

By Ella Watson · Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Nostalgia Night blasted off into an evening of music, talent and fun.

A Journey of Growth for the Music Teacher

By Lisa Pinsenschaum · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

“Soon enough, I'll have a room full of students who are singing about the glory of God!” Bethany Myers, a music education senior said.

Celebrations and Snubs: the 67th Grammys

By Ella Watson · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Shocking wins and unexpected snubs rocked the 67th Grammys, with big winners Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar stealing the show.

Ben Gerig: worshipping through songwriting

By Marco Aguirre · Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Chapel band, Fall Fest, an album — ain’t it strange how one student has done these and then some? Junior Ben Gerig is a Christian ministries major at Taylor University. He released a Christian album in January 2024. The album is titled “Ain’t It Strange,” and it contains five songs, with the first song sharing the same name as the album.