“The Vampire Diaries” cinematographer named keynote speaker for YellowHammer Film Fest

The YellowHammer Film Festival is a free event for college and high school students. Photography provided by Bob Mahoney @ bobmahoney.com.

The YellowHammer Film Festival is a free event for college and high school students. Photography provided by Bob Mahoney @ bobmahoney.com.

Cinematographer Darren Genet will be the keynote speaker for the fourth annual YellowHammer Film Festival at TROY on October 30.

Genet will round out a day of presentations by students from around the country, as well as Academy-Award nominated Netflix artist Ty Primosch and animation professor KJ Mathieson.

A native of Miami Beach, Genet has been…

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Area high school bands perform at TROY for Band Day

High school band members perform during TROY's halftime with the Sound of the South

High school band members perform during TROY's halftime with the Sound of the South

Troy University welcomed 29 high school bands and over 1,000 students for its annual Band Day on September 21.

The bands performed alongside the Sound of the South for a special halftime performance during TROY’s game against the Florida A&M Rattlers. 

“This event is significant because it allows students from near and far to…

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TROY Director of Jazz Studies, Professor releases new album

Covert Ensemble's new album features music by Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.

Covert Ensemble's new album features music by Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.

Troy University’s Dr. Dave Camwell has released a new album under his musical partnership, Covert Ensemble. 

Camwell, who began teaching at TROY in 2017, met his musical partner Czech saxophonist Katerina Pavlikova online during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Together they record music videos and post them onto social media.

“We try to provide as much interest…

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TROY student earns recognition in international marimba competition

Ammons has been learning to play various instruments since elementary school.

Ammons has been learning to play various instruments since elementary school.

A Troy University student placed fifth in the Great Plains International Marimba competition at Oklahoma City University over the summer.

Jacob Ammons, a senior music major from Niceville, Florida, traveled to compete alongside students from across the United States, Taiwan, New Zealand and China. Out of all the college students to place, Ammons was the…

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