Articles by: Jennifer Jester

Tell School Guitar Faculty: Rusty Banks – October Performances and Collaborations

Tell School Guitar Faculty: Rusty Banks – October Performances and Collaborations

October 24, 2025

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Faculty News:

October brings several exciting projects for composer and performer Rusty Banks, each highlighting his inventive and wide-ranging musical interests. On October 15, Rusty presents Slow… Read More ›

Tell School of Music Alumni, April O’Brien : Director of Annual Giving for the Philadelphia Orchestra

Tell School of Music Alumni, April O’Brien : Director of Annual Giving for the Philadelphia Orchestra

October 1, 2025

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Alumni News, Student News:

Dr. Micheal Houlahan recently met April O’Brien at the opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s season, where they had the chance to reconnect and talk… Read More ›

Student Intern Spotlight: Graham Roberts at Smithsonian Folkways Records

Student Intern Spotlight: Graham Roberts at Smithsonian Folkways Records

August 28, 2025

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Student News:

At Millersville University, our students are making their mark in meaningful ways—inside the classroom and out in the world. One shining example is Graham Roberts,… Read More ›

Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Benner (’06)

Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Benner (’06)

August 28, 2025

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Alumni News:

Matthew Benner (’06) serves as the Director of Fine and Performing Arts for Beaufort County School District in Beaufort, South Carolina. His career has included… Read More ›

Millersville University Professor Contributes to Modern Band Handbook Published by Oxford University Press

Millersville University Professor Contributes to Modern Band Handbook Published by Oxford University Press

August 23, 2025

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Announcements, Faculty News:

Dr. Jennifer Jester, professor of music industry and live audio at Millersville University’s Tell School of Music, is a contributing author to the forthcoming Modern… Read More ›

Alumni Success Story: Kyle Hancock ’18

Alumni Success Story: Kyle Hancock ’18

August 20, 2025

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Alumni News:

Kyle Hancock is a Lancaster-based guitarist and instructor who works with students of all ages and skill levels. He earned his B.S. in Music Business… Read More ›

Pianist Yajing Li to Join Temple University’s Boyer College This Fall

Pianist Yajing Li to Join Temple University’s Boyer College This Fall

April 23, 2025

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Student News:

Originally from Guangzhou, China, pianist Yajing Li has been accepted into the Master of Music program in Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music at Temple University’s… Read More ›

Celebrating Excellence: Tell Students Inducted into the Cygnus Society

Celebrating Excellence: Tell Students Inducted into the Cygnus Society

April 23, 2025

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Announcements, Student News:

We’re proud to celebrate three Tell School of Music students who have been inducted into the Cygnus Society, Millersville University’s most prestigious student honor. This… Read More ›

A Great Day for Top Area Student Performers: Celebrating the First Annual Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame Youth Showcase

A Great Day for Top Area Student Performers: Celebrating the First Annual Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame Youth Showcase

February 25, 2025

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Event News, Faculty News:

This past Sunday, February 24, 2025, The Tell School of Music hosted the 1st Annual Clair Brothers Music Business Technology Program “Music Industry Conference” in… Read More ›

Millersville University Music Industry Major, at the Grammys: A Night of Music and Opportunity

Millersville University Music Industry Major, at the Grammys: A Night of Music and Opportunity

February 24, 2025

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Student News:

For Jake Van Heldorf, a Millersville University Music Industry major, attending the 67 Grammy Awards this year was an unforgettable experience, filled with incredible performances… Read More ›

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