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…
Laura Aaron Mixon dedicated her life to her family, music and music education.
In honor of longtime music educator and former Troy University faculty member, the Laura Aaron Mixon Memorial Choral Scholarship has been established to help support budding choral music educators.
Mixon earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from TROY and eventually went on to become a member of the faculty. Her career as an…
Dr. Ben Crook and Dr. Heather Small will perform Dr. Carl Vollrath's music on July 15 in NYC.
Two faculty members from Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts will be performing at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on July 15 in a concert featuring the works of TROY Professor Emeritus Dr. Carl Vollrath.
Dr. Heather Small, Associate Professor of flute, and Dr. Ben Crook, Assistant Professor of piano, will be performing the first…
The award was given during the Symphony Band 51st annual concert by former Trojans Dr. Rob Lyda, AMEA president, and Dr. Phil Wilson, president-elect.
A music educator of over 45 years, Troy University Professor Emerita of music and music education Dr. Diane Orlofsky was recognized for her years of service and was officially inducted into the Alabama Music Educators Association Hall of Fame Friday evening in Claudia Crosby Theatre.
The AMEA Hall of Fame recognizes members for excellence in teaching or…
