Music

A mechanical engineer’s musical journey

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

Wind Ensemble to offer a finals week reprieve with Pops Concert

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

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

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

“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

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

A Journey of Growth for the Music Teacher

“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

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

Ben Gerig: worshipping through songwriting

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.

AJ Whitby on musical passion: ‘I’ve always been a songwriter’

His songwriting has grown with him toward his journey at Taylor. Sophomore AJ Whitby is a marketing major with a songwriting minor at Taylor University. Music has been his passion since a young age and he hopes to make a career out of it in the future.

‘The Tortured Poets Department’ highlights turbulence of love

“The Tortured Poets Department” sends listeners through all the stages of grief at once. This gloriously chaotic work of art reveals the inner mind of one of today’s top musical artists.

Pierce Church releases new worship album ‘Radiant’

Pierce Church’s worship team has expanded its reach from those in its Sunday morning services to anyone who has a device to stream music on.

Gas City Music Center opens in Summer

People will no longer have to travel to Indianapolis or Fort Wayne for live entertainment — music is coming to Grant County at the Gas City Music Center this summer. 

Taylor hosts first song competition, encourages student opportunities

Students are turning into stars with Taylor University's new songwriting competition.

“Greater Than” song releases on Spotify

First performed in the fall of 2023, Taylor Music Collective’s “Greater Than” single was uploaded to Spotify on Feb. 24.

Nostalgia Night brings hype, highlights student talent

Pop music meets Super Bowl Sunday

The 2024 Grammy awards dazzle amidst declining viewership

Campus Fall Sounds: Country, Indie-Folk, Worship and… 2000s Pop?

New seasons bring new music. 

MyGen leaves a sweet taste in the mouth and warmth in the heart

Event brings in new faces