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Music expert shares the appealing history of Christmas carols , articleAs a pop culture phenomenon, Christmas music is ubiquitous. Though the history of Christmas carols spans almost 2,000 years, the progression of these songs took some interesting turns through the centuries, as Ariana Wyatt explains. Wyatt is a professor of voice with the Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, and Design.
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Honor Orchestra and Choir Festival: Talent meets opportunity , video
Discover how Virginia Tech brings together the best young musicians from across Virginia for two days of learning, performing, and exploring college life. Watch their journey from rehearsal to an unforgettable concert.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
Video ItemMining and Minerals Engineering: A day in the life , video
Follow Mitchell Dreffer, a senior in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, through a day in his life. He goes to classes focusing on safety and sustainability in mining, works on designing a mine from concept to completion in his capstone project, as well as leads the Marching Virginians as a drum major. After graduating, Mitchell will work for Austin Powder as a technical representative and hopes to manage a team of engineers one day. Interested in Mining and Minerals Engineering? See more here: https://www.mining.vt.edu/
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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Check Carnegie Hall off the bucket list , articleVirginia Tech Choir members gained professional experience and made their dreams a reality by performing Mozart’s Requiem with the New England Symphonic Ensemble this summer.
Date: Oct 09, 2025 - -
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Technology grant program fosters teaching innovation , articleGrant-supported faculty projects explore innovative uses of technology to help students build their digital literacy, increase engagement, gain transferable skills, and prepare for future roles.
Date: Sep 11, 2024 - -
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Pop star as economic influencer: experts contextualize Taylor Swift’s album drop , articleVirginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten and Virginia Tech voice expert Ariana Wyatt provide insights into Taylor Swift's wide appeal and continuing status as an economic driver.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 - -
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Open textbook project wins prestigious international award , articleUniversity Libraries' Open Education Initiative team received a first-of-its-kind "highly commended" designation for the open textbook project "Original Études for the Developing Conductor" at the 2023 Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers Annual Conference Awards.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 - -
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‘No greater experience’: Alumnus performs his concerto with Boston Symphony Orchestra , articleJeff Midkiff '85 performed his mandolin concerto "From the Blue Ridge" with the orchestra on July 23. This opportunity was a crown jewel achievement in a lifetime dedicated to music, one Midkiff will never forget.
Date: Jul 31, 2023 - -
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Music expert expounds on Tony Bennett’s monumental legacy , articleSinger Tony Bennett, dead at age 96, left behind a mountain of musical achievements over a career that spanned eight decades. Singer and Virginia Tech voice expert Ariana Wyatt expounds on Bennett’s many contributions to music and society.
Date: Jul 21, 2023 - -
Video ItemOrchestrating a symphony of connections in community music education , video
The Virginia Tech String Project is a community enrichment program whose mission is to provide string music education for regional students and prepare future music teachers and educators. Their recent 15th anniversary concert at Moss Arts Center and performance of the National Anthem at a Salem Red Sox game are examples of several special events to celebrate Virginia Tech's dedication to leadership in string music education in the state.
Date: Jun 08, 2023 - -
Video ItemMusic education student pursues passion in film scoring , video
Music education and composition major, Kieran Casey, has always been passionate about film scores. Since coming to Virginia Tech he has found new ways to create his own opportunities in a field that he loves.
Date: Dec 16, 2022 - -
Video ItemStudent singers work with founder of the world-renowned Tallis Scholars , video
Music education major Maggie Good participated in a master class with the Virginia Tech Chamber Singers led by Peter Phillips, director and founder of world-renowned vocal ensemble the Tallis Scholars. Watch as Phillips works closely with the students, providing valuable feedback and advice, and listen as Maggie describes her experience and explains why music helps us overcome boundaries. The Moss Arts Center helps create meaningful connections between students and artists.
Date: Feb 08, 2019 -