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Mountaineer alumnus leaves Music City to train the autism community in trade careers
Feb 18, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — Grammy winner Danny Combs ’03 had a successful music career as a songwriter, performer, guitar instructor and educational author —...

Hayes School of Music Nominates Hannah Koch for Appalachian Student Teacher of the Year Award
Feb 8, 2021

Hayes School of Music Nominates Hannah Koch for Appalachian Student Teacher of the Year Awardby Lisl Doughton - Feb. 8, 2021The Hayes School of Music ...

HSoM and the English Department Celebrate Black History Month 2021

HSoM and the English Department Celebrate Black History Month 2021
Feb 3, 2021

In 1976, during the presidency of Gerald Ford, America officially designated the month of February as "Black History Month." ...

Dr. Shawn Roberts

Let's Play Drums: Community Music School brings the rhythm to Watauga County
Feb 1, 2021

BOONE – From the timeless drum cadences of Africa to the tempos of the Middle East, a new online class offered by the Community Music School will so...

App State’s Community Music School Continues to Make Musical Arts Accessible for All Ages; Spring Group Classes Registration Open Until Feb. 5
Feb 1, 2021

By Harley NefeThe Community Music School at Appalachian State University is a nonprofit organization that proudly serves Boone and the surrounding com...

Nancy Schaffel, right, and Neil Schaffel in Rosen Concert Hall on Appalachian State University’s campus. Photo by Marie Freeman

Schaffels commit to $1 million matching gift for An Appalachian Summer Festival
Jan 29, 2021

BOONE, N.C. — With hopes of inspiring others’ philanthropy, Nancy and Neil Schaffel and the Murar Foundation have made a $1 million matching gift ...

Hayes School of Music senior Samantha Latino to perform in Fall Commencement Ceremony
Dec 8, 2020

https://today.appstate.edu/2020/12/07/commencement...

Walker Ballard ’19 Engages Students with “Untold Music History” Podcast
Nov 25, 2020

https://rcoe.appstate.edu/news/alumni-update-walker-ballard-’19...

Two members of the Steely Pan Steel Band play steel drums while wearing Christmas tree hats.

Holiday Scholarship Concert Streaming Dec. 4-6 as part of "Schaefer Center Presents" - Free Ticket Required
Nov 19, 2020

https://theschaefercenter.org/event/hayes-school-of-music-holiday-scholarship-concert/...

Hayes School of Music Choral Ensembles Present Virtual Concert on Nov. 20
Nov 16, 2020

Hayes School of Music Choral Ensembles Present Virtual Concert on Nov. 20By Lisl DoughtonThe Choral Ensembles of the Hayes School of Music at Appalach...