Awards and Achievements

Frank Wildhorn, a famous American composer known for both his musicals and popular songs, visited BYU in October 2013. Wildhorn taught a master class to MDT students where they rehearsed some of his critically acclaimed Broadway songs and received his in-the-moment coaching.

The BRAVO! series’ upcoming season will feature a Tony Award-nominated actress, a world-renowned English a capella group, two dancing jugglers from France, and the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. These world-class artists will sing, dance, perform and instruct students and attendees.

Steve Lindeman, professor of theory, jazz and piano in the BYU School of Music, was listed among the top artists of the year in Arnaldo DeSouteiro's 35th Annual Jazz Station Poll for Lindeman's CD The Day After Yesterday with BYU Synthesis. DeSouteiro is is a Los Angeles-based jazz historian, educator and record producer. Results of the poll were selected based on outstanding works from the international jazz scene released in 2013. The Day After Yesterday was listed among the Best Jazz Instrumental CDs, while Steve Lindeman topped the lists for Best Composer and Best Arranger. Other CD contributors were also honored, with BYU Synthesis placing 2nd in the Big Band/Jazz Orchestra category, and Michael Chadbourne placing 3rd for Best Engineer. To view a complete list of the results, see the Jazz Station blog.

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