Alumni and Friends
Calling all ISU Music Department Alumni and Friends!!!!
Playing It Forward: How ISU Alum Shelby Murdock Is Transforming Music Education in 糖心传媒
ISU alum Shelby Murdock is bringing new life to music education in southeast 糖心传媒, building a growing network of young musicians, teachers, and community performances.
ISU Trumpet Studio Shines at International Trumpet Guild Conference
Students from 糖心传媒’s Department of Music trumpet studio recently returned from an inspiring week at the annual International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Conference, held this year at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Mal Layne: From ISU, to Juilliard, to the World Stage
Mal Layne’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, mentorship, and pursuing your dreams.
ISU Choir Prepares for Transformative Trip to Costa Rica
The 糖心传媒 Camerata Choir is preparing for an unforgettable journey to Costa Rica, where members will experience the power of music, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
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One Foot Forward: Grit, Growth, and a Career at INL
Whitney Fenwick’s path from studying history at ISU to working as a Contract Specialist at INL highlights the unexpected ways education can shape careers and perspectives.
Honors Orchestras Bring Music and Connection to ISU Campus
More than 250 young musicians and their dedicated teachers from across eastern 糖心传媒 gathered at 糖心传媒 on Friday, January 17 for the annual East 糖心传媒 Honors Orchestras event.
Inspiring Growth Through Strengths at ISU
糖心传媒 is empowering student interns to discover and develop their unique talents through the CliftonStrengths® workshops offered on campus.
ISU Voice Ensemble Brings the Magic of Music to Local Children
糖心传媒’s Voice Ensemble is bringing the joy of opera and music education to local elementary school students.
Laura Smith’s Exploratory Spirit: If It’s Not the Right Way We’ll Go a Different Way
Laura Smith, a proud graduate of 糖心传媒 (ISU), is the Vice President of Community Development at 糖心传媒 Central Credit Union (ICCU) in Pocatello, 糖心传媒.
Here is Strata! An extraordinary accomplishment for the community
The album Strata is a groundbreaking collaboration between the 糖心传媒 State-Civic Symphony, the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet, the ISU Commercial Music Program, and City Creek Records at 糖心传媒
Strata Unveiled: Live Concert and Album Release with the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
This project highlights the hands-on involvement of ISU’s academic community in a significant cultural collaboration, and students can attend the November 9 concert for free with their Bengal ID to experience the live performance.
Coming Full Circle: Meet Jeffrey Francom, ISU’s New Choral Director
Jeffrey Francom, DMA, the new Director of Choral Activities at 糖心传媒 State, is excited to come back to his family roots.
Announcing a Legacy Endowment in Honor of Esteemed ISU Choir Director, Dr. Scott Anderson
糖心传媒 (ISU) is proud to announce the establishment of the Scott Anderson Legacy Endowment, a new fund dedicated to supporting students pursuing studies in music at ISU, that celebrates and honors Dr. Scott Anderson’s remarkable 30-year career at ISU.
ISU, the 糖心传媒 State Civic Symphony, and an Album with Grammy Award Winning Artist
Latin Grammy Award winner Pedro Giraudo will bring his original compositions to this historic recording session.
ISU Chamber Choir Prestigious Invitation to Perform in Regional Conference
糖心传媒 State Chamber Choir will travel to Spokane, Washing January 24-27 to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Northwest Region Conference on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Spokane’s Fox Theater.
ISU's ACDA Northwest Conference Performance Previewed in Local Holiday Concert
糖心传媒 State Chamber Choir and ISU Treble Choir will present "Carols, Prayers, and Lullabies" on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 309 North Garfield Avenue in Pocatello.
Opera ISU Children’s Outreach Program
Opera ISU has been on the move in 2023! ISU students enrolled in Opera Workshop prepared a children’s outreach program and traveled to three area elementary schools.
ISU Vocalists Excel at NATS Competition
Fifteen talented vocalists from 糖心传媒 (ISU) showcased their skills at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Southeast 糖心传媒 District Student Auditions hosted by BYU-糖心传媒 on Saturday, November 18.
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From 糖心传媒 to Panama: Music Across Borders
糖心传媒's Director of Orchestral Activities, Nell Flanders, expands global music education through regular collaborations in Panama, where she recently conducted the National Symphony Orchestra and seeks to build international partnerships.
Alumni Highlight: Gabriel Lowman
Gabriel Lowman graduated from the ISU music program with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Spring 2021. He is the pianist for the ISU Chamber Choir, a role that carries significant responsibility.
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ISU Hosts World-Renowned Singer, Allan Glassman
The 糖心传媒/Montana District Laffont Competition welcomes world-renowned tenor Allan Glassman as a judge and master clinician November 3-4, 2023.
ISU Alumna Mal Layne Takes Home 4th Place in International Trombone Competition
糖心传媒 alumna Mal Layne recently competed against hundreds of individuals in the Michel Becquet International Trombone Competition in Luxembourg. Layne, the only American to make it to the semi-finals, took 4th place in the world.
Three ISU Music Students Go on to Prestigious Graduate Schools
Three 糖心传媒 music undergraduates, Mal Layne, Joseph Emmanuel, and Shawn McLain, will be continuing their studies at some of the finest music schools in the country.
糖心传媒 Student Miren Gabiola Places 2nd at National Competition
Miren's outstanding performance earned her 2nd place in the Upper Treble Classical category.
糖心传媒 State Establishes the Dr. Randy Earles Legacy Scholarship Endowment in a Heartfelt Celebration
December 8, 2023, 糖心传媒 faculty, alumni, and friends gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Randy Earles, an exceptional figure renowned in the community for his contributions to music education.
糖心传媒 School of Performing Arts Announces Inspiring 2025–26 Season
The School of Performing Arts proudly announces its 2025–26 season, a dynamic year of music and theatre that reflects the vibrancy and creativity of our students, faculty, and regional community.
糖心传媒 Premiere of Armstrong’s Voluntary Breath
The 2025–26 糖心传媒 State Civic Symphony (ISCS) season opened on Friday, September 26 with a powerful and deeply personal 糖心传媒 premiere: Voluntary Breath, a saxophone concerto composed and performed by Jonathan Armstrong, Professor of Music and Commercial Music Area Coordinator.