Music Societies | Department of Music| BYU-Idaho

# Music Societies

Discover societies within the music department that will help bring you better skills and improve your musicianship.

American Guild of Organists Society

The BYU-Idaho American Guild of Organists Society is a student organization dedicated to promoting the art of organ playing and fostering a community of organ enthusiasts. The society organizes recitals, workshops, and educational events to enhance organ performance skills, and even provide resources and support for students interested in pursuing organ studies. They create opportunities for students to collaborate and network among other organists to further the appreciation and advancement of organ music. 
 
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Brass Society

The BYU-Idaho Brass Society is a student-led organization focused on promoting the art and education of brass music. The society organizes brass ensemble performances, masterclasses, and workshops to enhance brass playing skills in students. They work to foster a supportive community for brass musicians and opportunities for collaboration, musical growth, and appreciation of brass music within the community. 
 
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Jazz Society

The BYU-Idaho Jazz Society is a student organization dedicated to the promotion and celebration of jazz music. The society organizes jazz concerts, jam sessions, and educational workshops to enhance jazz performance skills. They foster a community for jazz enthusiasts and opportunities for students to explore, appreciate, and participate in the rich tradition of jazz music. 
 
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Music Teachers National Association Society

MTNA is an organization geared mostly toward private piano teachers to help them continue to improve their teaching skills and knowledge about the piano. 
In our chapter at BYU-Idaho, we hear presentations from professors and other guests on different topics that pertain to our specific needs as piano students and prospective piano teachers. Please contact one of the society leadership for more information. 
 
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NAFME Collegiate Chapter

The BYU-Idaho NAFME Collegiate Chapter is a student-led organization affiliated with the National Association for Music Education. Their objectives include promoting music education, organizing events and workshops for aspiring music educators, and providing opportunities for professional development and networking. They aim to inspire and support future music teachers in their pursuit of excellence and impact in the classroom. 
 
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Rix Stix Indoor Drumline Society

We are dedicated to teaching the joys of percussion music. We perform at community and school events throughout the year. All are welcome, whether you have prior drumline experience or not. Come make music with us! 
 
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Student Composers Society

The BYU-Idaho Student Composers Society is a student organization dedicated to fostering creativity and musical composition skills. They aim to provide a platform for student composers to share and showcase their original compositions. As members of the society, students participate in workshops and feedback sessions to support compositional growth, and collaborate with composers and performers to bring new music to life within the BYU-Idaho community. 
 
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Woodwind Society

The BYU-Idaho Woodwind Society is a student-led organization focused on the appreciation and advancement of woodwind instruments and music. As members of the society, students participate in performances, workshops, and educational events to enhance woodwind playing skills. The society seeks to foster a supportive community for woodwind musicians, and provide opportunities for collaboration, growth, and enjoyment of woodwind music within the community. 
 
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