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Students and Faculty in the College of Fine Arts and Communications Bridge Imagination and Innovation in the Dynamic World of Arts and Media.

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BYU Alum Rodney Bills on Disney, Design and the Importance of Persistence

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 20, 2026 12:41 PM
Bills Reflects on Lessons from Disney, Warner Bros. and Decades of Creative Work Shaped by His Experience at BYU.
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Artwork and Faith: BYU Museum of Art’s Gates of Paradise Restoration Now on Display

By Abby Cheney
March 19, 2026 12:42 PM
MOA Showcases Restored ‘Gates of Paradise’ Replicas After a Decade of Restoration.
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BYU to Blockbusters: David Broberg on Film Editing

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
March 18, 2026 12:26 PM
Brigham Young University Film Alum David Broberg Discusses His Passion For Film Editing and His Experience Working on the Iconic ‘Titanic’ Movie
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'Napoleon Dynamite' Actor Jon Heder on His CFAC Education Opening Hollywood Doors

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 17, 2026 02:48 PM
The Actor Behind ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ ‘Surf’s Up’ And ‘Blades Of Glory’ Reflects On Film, Art And His Time At BYU
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BYU Alum Ben Hoppe’s Unscripted Path from Acting Dreams to Disney Voices

By Chloe Kearns
March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
From Theatre Student to Disney Creative Director, Hoppe Shares Lessons on Adaptability, Relationships and the Power of Storytelling.
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March School of Music Performances Sure to Bring You Good Luck

By Abby Cheney
March 06, 2026 04:16 PM
What's better than celebrating leprechauns in March? Celebrating music! Come enjoy musical talent sure to send you over the rainbow.
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Romantic Chaos Unfolds in BYU’s Production of ‘Twelfth Night’

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 03, 2026 03:14 PM
Get Tickets for Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night,’ directed by Adam Houghton, Today!
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Broadway Revue Highlights Student Talent and Creative Leadership

By Chloe Kearns
February 27, 2026 03:00 PM
From Direction to Choreography, MDT Students Bring Full-Scale Production to Life.
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BYU Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Live Musical Score to 'How to Train Your Dragon'

By Abby Cheney
February 27, 2026 02:13 PM
This February, the Brigham Young University Philharmonic Orchestra performed the beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon' soundtrack live in concert. The movie played in the background, while the orchestra performed the Academy Award-nominated score.
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Connecting at the School of Communications Fair

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By Ellie Lallatin
February 27, 2026 12:17 PM
The School of Communications Held Its Annual Career Fair to Encourage Students to Network With Companies for Future Job and Internship Opportunities.
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BYU Student to Olympic Broadcaster: Todd Harris on Journalism

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
February 26, 2026 12:48 PM
From Producing News as a Student to Calling the Olympic Games, Brigham Young University Alum Todd Harris Explores His Journalism Career.
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BYU Theatre and Media Arts Faculty Take Center Stage at Film Showcase

By Chloe Kearns
February 25, 2026 03:11 PM
Event Spotlights Faculty-Created Films Shaped Through Close Collaboration with Students and Alumni.
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Upcoming Events

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FHE Tour

7:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Monday, March 23
Join us Mondays at 7:15 for a special Family Home Evening tour or to explore on your own with your family or FHE group.
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Arts & Entertainment

Twelfth Night

7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 24
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies.
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Group for New Music: Reich's Music for 18 Musicians

7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 24
The Group for New Music and the Percussion Area join forces with faculty and student instrumentalists and vocalists from the School of Music to present Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians.
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Twelfth Night

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 25
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies.
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BYU Symphony Orchestra

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 25
BYU's Symphony Orchestra performs time-tested classics from the orchestral repertoire as well as more contemporary art music.
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Jazz Legacy Band: The Music of Pixar

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 25
BYU’s Jazz Legacy Band brings the flair and energy of traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz to your favorite Pixar tunes.
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Woodwind Chamber Night

5:30 PM
Thursday, March 26
Four to five chamber groups—including wind quintets, flute trios, and reed trios—perform classical standards to new works.
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Evening for Educators: 'The Gates of Paradise'

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, March 26
The Evenings for Educators series is held at locations across the state of Utah and feature speakers, hands-on workshops, and educational materials designed to help teachers integrate art into their curriculum.
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Twelfth Night

7:30 PM
Thursday, March 26
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies.
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Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Emerging Works Series

7:30 PM
Thursday, March 26
Theatre Ballet Studio Company presents Emerging Works, a program of classical and contemporary works by faculty and students.
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Utah Symphony with Pablo Ferrández

7:30 PM
Thursday, March 26
Ferrández will take center stage in Korngold’s Cello Concerto, a cinematic love story originally written for film, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, a graceful theme and variations to showcase the cellist’s virtuosity.
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Brass Chamber Night

7:30 PM
Thursday, March 26
Performed by BYU’s brass students, this concert features a selection of classics for small brass ensemble alongside new arrangements.
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Department of Dance

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Department of Design

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Department of Theatre and Media Arts

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School of Communications

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School of Music

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