Music Department News
Asbury Grammy-Winning Producer Receives Dove Award Nominations
Nov 20, 2024 — After Asbury Media Communication graduate Jake Halm ’16 found a passion for audio production during his college years, he pursued the music industry in Nashville, garnering production awards and nominations and working with artists such as Tauren Wells, Natalie Grant, For King + Country, Lauren Daigle, MercyMe, and more.
Asbury Welcomes Community for Annual Songs of the Season Christmas Concert
Nov 11, 2024 — The Asbury University Music and English Departments welcome the public to a free concert on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Asbury’s Hughes Auditorium.
Asbury Music Students Receive 2024 NATS Awards
Oct 15, 2024 — Asbury University Music students recently received awards from the Kentucky chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Asbury Music Educators Receive Recognition
Oct 3, 2024 — Two Asbury University Music Education alumni received recognition at the Kentucky Music Educators Association District 7 meeting. Dylan Schatko ’13 received the District General Music Chair and District 7 Elementary Music Teacher of the Year, and Olivia Kramer ’22 received District Orchestra Chair.
Asbury Music Composer Debuts World Premiere Orchestra Concert with Lexington Philharmonic
May 13, 2024 — On May 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Shawn Okpebholo ’03 will premiere his new work of “Two Black Churches (baritone and orchestra)” with the Lexington Philharmonic (LexPhil) at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Asbury Music Students Present Spring Concerts
Mar 14, 2024 — The Asbury University Music Department will finish the school year with nearly two dozen concerts including orchestral music, handbells, jazz, and more.
Asbury Music Student Wins KMEA Composition Contest
Feb 23, 2024 — Asbury Music major Levi Smith ’25 recently won the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) composition contest for his piece, Rebirth.
Asbury Music Students Receive NATS Awards
Dec 11, 2023 — Asbury University Music students recently received awards from the Kentucky chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Asbury Welcomes Community for Annual Songs of the Season Christmas Concert
Nov 9, 2023 — The Asbury University Music and English Departments welcome the public to a free concert on December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Hughes Auditorium.
