Music Industry educator and renowned composer and arranger Robert W. Smith dies from complications following cardiac surgery

Troy University mourns the death of renowned composer, music educator and friend Robert W. Smith. (TROY photo/Clif Lusk)

Troy University mourns the death of renowned composer, music educator and friend Robert W. Smith. (TROY photo/Clif Lusk)

Troy University and the world of music has lost one of its greatest stars.

Robert W. Smith, Professor of Music and coordinator of the John M. Long School of Music’s Music Industry Program, died Thursday, Sept. 21 due to complications of cardiac surgery. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 at Claudia Crosby…

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Music Industry alumnus combining his love of music with a lifelong ambition to practice law

Matthew Fulton, right, is working for Entertainment Sector law firm Romano Law PLLC in New York City.

Matthew Fulton, right, is working for Entertainment Sector law firm Romano Law PLLC in New York City.

One Music Industry alumnus is combining his love of music with a lifelong desire to be a lawyer.

Matthew Fulton, a 2018 graduate, credits Music Industry director Robert W. Smith with blazing the trail that would eventually end with an entertainment industry major player, New York City’s Romano Law PLLC.

Matthew Fulton

He was introduced to…

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Flex format expands onto Troy Campus for Fall Semester, beyond

Flex classes are a hybrid of online and in-class learning, and Troy University is now including the Troy Campus in its list of class locations.

Flex classes are a hybrid of online and in-class learning, and Troy University is now including the Troy Campus in its list of class locations.

Since its inception in 2021, over 1,000 students at Troy University have taken advantage of the new Flex courses being offered at the Phenix City, Montgomery and Dothan campuses, and now the Troy Campus.

Flex classes are a hybrid of online and in-class learning. Classes offered in the Flex format hold regular in-class sessions, and each…

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Teaching through performance: Dr. Larry Blocher’s accomplished TROY career ends in retirement

Blocher has been with the University through numerous changes and growths over the last 17 years.

Blocher has been with the University through numerous changes and growths over the last 17 years.

A 17-year member of the Troy University family, Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and Director of the School of Music Dr. Larry Blocher is retiring on July 1. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Blocher served as an associate conductor with the University bands and taught undergraduate and graduate music education…

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