School of Music alumni can be found across the country and globe, making positive changes in their communities. Our graduates perform with some of the country’s leading chamber ensembles and orchestras, teach at reputable institutions of higher education and a wide range of primary and secondary schools, and work with a variety of successful music businesses and recording studios.
Lori Mechem graduated from Ball State in 1986 with a bachelor degree in Jazz Performance. Lori and her husband, Roger Spencer founded the Nashville Ja …
Read more Dr. JoAnn Rediger received her Bachelors degree from Taylor University in 1971; her MMEd degree from James Madison University in 1981 and a DA from Ba …
Read more Alumni Catharine and Andrew Klein met at Ball State and now live in Texas where they both work for the Burleson Independent School District. Where are …
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Each year, the School of Music recognizes exceptional graduates with two departmental alumni awards.
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School of Music Advisory Board
- Richard A. Baker, BS ’97
- Ayriole C. Frost, BM ’10
- Michael R. Gagliardo, MM ’96
- R. Craig Gigax, President, Meridian Music
- Jeffrey T. Green, BM ’93
- David D. Helms, BS ’89; MBA ’94
- Timothy N. Lautzenheiser, BS ’69
- Barbara and Erwin Mueller, professor emeritus
- Michelle R. Oyler, BS ’90; MA ’98
- Matthey J. Rooney, BS ’08