DBU Department of Music

07/14/2025

We are so thrilled that we had a very successful 2025 All-State Choir Camp!

🎶We had so many wonderful:
• Singers 🎤
• Directors 🎼
• Section leaders 🎶
• Student interns 🎓
• Staff members 🙌

…who made our event spectacular. Thank you all! 💙

📅 Mark your calendars:
2026 DBU All-State Choir Camp
🗓️ June 29 – July 2
🌐 Visit www.dbu.edu/choircamp for details!

06/11/2025

Calling all High School Students! Our final deadline is 6/16 to register for the DBU All-State Choir Camp.

We have a wonderful camp planned with superb LSC Section Leaders (Josi Alexander, Rachel Fiorini, Landon Gilmore, Rico Hamilton and Wendy Weeks) along with free voice lessons and superb social activities for overnight campers.

You won't want to miss it! Sign up today at www.dbu.edu/choircamp

05/29/2025

Welcome to students and parents joining us for New Patriot Orientation! Be sure to check the Guidebook NPO APP and/or this website (www.dbu.edu/ensembles)for information about DBU Department of Music Ensembles as well as our scholarship opportunities for Non-Music Majors!

Make sure you register for a DBU Music Ensemble with your advisor while you are here!

Feel free to stop by the College of Fine Arts Session and Office if you have any questions!

05/28/2025

High School Students! Be sure to sign up for the DBU All-State Camp before June 1st to lock in a great price!

Before June 1
Commuter - $185
Residential - $335

After June 1
Commuter - $199
Residential - $399

Final Registration Deadline is June 16th!

Sign up today at www.dbu.edu/choircamp.

05/22/2025

Now is a great time to start your graduate music journey at DBU! We would love to have you!!!

This Online Master's in Music Education was made for you and your busy schedule. Find out more today!

05/16/2025

Join us for the DBU All-State Choir Camp 6/30-7/3. Prices increase after June 1st. Sign up today at www.dbu.edu/choircamp

05/16/2025

We are so proud of all of our Music Department Graduates and thrilled to see one of our own highlighted in this article. Enjoy learning more about Ben Bolin and his journey at DBU and beyond!

Ben Bolin (’05) has lived a life deeply rooted in both ministry and music. Growing up in Southern Illinois, he was immersed in church life from an early age, with his father serving as the Minister of Music at their local church. Surrounded by faith, family, and melody, Ben accepted Christ as his ...

05/02/2025

This week our choral ensembles presented the annual Spring Choral Showcase concert featuring the Liberty Women’s Chorus, Patriot Men’s Chorus, and University Chorale. Congratulations to our student singers and choral faculty, Dr. Joshua Brown and Prof. Leigh Ann McLure!

05/02/2025

Tonight’s DBU Jazz Band’s concert celebrated the retirement of Prof. Rick Baker’s 17 years at DBU, 11 of those directing the Jazz Band. Congratulations Prof. Baker!

05/01/2025

Join us for a night of unforgettable jazz!
The DBU Jazz Band invites you to our Spring Concert this Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 PM in Piper Hall.

Get ready to experience timeless classics like Moondance, Cinema Paradiso, Isn’t She Lovely, Autumn Leaves, Groovin’ Hard, and more — featuring incredible soloists Cable Titus, Saylor Wilterding, and Ren Jacobs.

Admission is FREE — bring your friends and enjoy an evening of great music!

05/01/2025

Since today is the day that All-State Music was released, what a perfect day to register to be a part of the DBU All-State Choir Camp!

Www.DBU.edu/choircamp

04/29/2025

Nathan Hinson: The Meaning of Music
A powerful night of music and reflection through the voice and heart of Nathan Hinson, presented as his Senior BMA Performance Project.

📅 Date: April 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Pilgrim Chapel (DBU)
🎟️ Admission: FREE

Program highlights include selections in English, German, and French, featuring:
• Total Eclipse from Samson – G.F. Handel
• Close Every Door – Andrew Lloyd Webber
• An die Musik – Franz Schubert (in German)
• Wie Melodien – Johannes Brahms (in German)
• Trois Psaumes – Arthur Honegger (in French, based on Psalms 34 and 138)
• Choral works arranged by Ralph Manuel, Brenda Portman, and Dan Forrest

With special participation from the DBU Choir.

Come experience a night of inspiration, beauty, and deep musical expression — a celebration of what music truly means.

Presented by the Department of Music at DBU