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Tell School of Music Faculty Member Achieves Top National Award and Carnegie Hall Invitation

Tell School of Music Faculty Member Achieves Top National Award and Carnegie Hall Invitation

December 5, 2025

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Announcements, Faculty News:

Last week Morgann Elyce Davis and her colleague Matthew Angelo learned that their performance of Kaoru by Christopher Theofanidis earned First Prize in the Advanced Division… Read More ›

Music For Everyone 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Music For Everyone 2025 Scholarship Recipients

December 4, 2025

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Announcements, Student News:

John Zirpoli My name is John Michael Zirpoli, and I am a senior at Millersville University pursuing a B.S.E. in Music Education and a B.A.… Read More ›

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 ›

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