ACU Department of Music

ATTENTION: Calling all former ACU Steelband members!

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To celebrate our 35th year of pan, we are inviting you to join us November 20-22 for our first-ever reunion and concert. Even if it's been years (or decades) since you've played, come back and perform with us! All are welcome, whether you were a charter member of the band in 1992, or just graduated in 2026. Please fill out the form below. Also, please help us out by sharing this post and reaching out to friends who may not be on Facebook. Thanks, and we hope to see you in November!

Congratulations to long time Littlefield Band Director and ACU alum Bonnie Anderson on her election to the Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame Class of 2026!! She will formally inducted on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in San Antonio at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention/Clinic.

Congratulations to ACU Music alum, Dr. Gary Mabry, who will be honored at next month’s Texas Choral Directors Association convention.

“The Texas Choirmaster Award is TCDA’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose extraordinary leadership, artistry, service, and dedication have left a lasting impact on choral music in Texas and beyond.”

Dr. Mabry has served as conductor of the ACU Alumni Chorus and is a steadfast supporter of ACU Music. Congratulations, Dr. Mabry!

Congratulations to ACU Music alum, Dr. Gary Mabry, who will be honored at next month’s Texas Choral Directors Association convention.

“The Texas Choirmaster Award is TCDA’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose extraordinary leadership, artistry, service, and dedication have left a lasting impact on choral music in Texas and beyond.”

Dr. Mabry has served as conductor of the ACU Alumni Chorus and is a steadfast supporter of ACU Music. Congratulations, Dr. Mabry! Abilene Christian University ACU Alumni Chorus Abilene Christian University Choirs

A celebration of the life Dr. Ed George will be Sunday, May 24th in the WPAC at ACU, with music and sharing special memories. We hope you can join us. Please RSVP here to the family, and there are also links if you would like to give in his honor to the Sam's Place Foundation or to the scholarship fund at ACU.
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Congratulations to senior vocal performance major, Poppy Teague, who was named the department’s University Scholar. Poppy will be attending the New England Conservatory of Music this fall.

The student performers at our last Departmental Recital were fantastic. Guys, we made it to the end of the semester! 😅💜

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