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The Austin Peay State University Wind Ensemble performs at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on Oct. 10, 2024. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU Wind Ensemble chosen to perform at prestigious regional conference

2/4/2026

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Students from APSU Opera Theatre perform “American Opera Adventures,” which features a selection of notable American opera compositions. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU receives estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to fund music scholarships

12/9/2025

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McKenna Asher, a student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, performs with Drum Corps International (DCI), an opportunity she gained through a CECA Transformative Student Experience Grant. | Contributed photo

APSU students pursue creative arts through CECA Transformative Student Experience Grants

11/21/2025

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Students perform during Austin Peay State University’s Choir Fest on March 21, 2024 in the Mabry Concert Hall. | Photo by Madison Casey

APSU's Choir Fest to return for free performance Oct. 29

10/15/2025

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Marimba soloists Andy Harnsberger and Dr. Caitlin Jones perform as The Harnsberger/Jones Duo. | Contributed photo

The Harnsberger/Jones Duo to perform free concert at APSU Oct. 27

10/13/2025

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APSU Symphony Orchestra to present 'Frankenstein' with live orchestral score

9/23/2025

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Dr. Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet professor at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music.

APSU to host Clarinet Day featuring Dr. Jeremy Reynolds on Sept. 28

9/19/2025

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Dr. Solie Fott chaired APSU’s Department of Music for 20 years and was a driving force in establishing the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.

Scholarship honoring Dr. Solie Fott established to benefit APSU music students

8/14/2025

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The APSU College of Arts and Letters 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: Scotty Peek, Dr. Thomas Murphy, Jim Thweatt, Dr. Mike Gotcher, Dr. Rich Ripani and Drew McCollum

APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2024-2025 Distinguished Alumni

5/20/2025

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From left: Ralph Acosta, Oliver Cates, Faith Sayle, Dean Buzz Hoon, Nicolas Sperandeo and Michael Dangerfield at the College of Arts and Letters Student Leadership Awards ceremony on April 17 | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay State University's College of Arts and Letters honors student leaders

5/2/2025

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Students during a Choir Fest performance at Austin Peay State University in March 2024. | Photo by Madison Casey

Austin Peay to host Choir Fest 2025 on April 30

4/16/2025

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Students from APSU Opera Theatre perform “American Opera Adventures,” which features a selection of notable American opera compositions. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU Opera Theatre to present 'The Ghosts of Gatsby' from April 25-27

4/15/2025

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The Bobby Watson Group, led by legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson, will perform at APSU during the 64th Annual Mid-South Jazz Festival. | Promo photo by Lafiya Watson

Austin Peay hosting 64th annual Mid-South Jazz Festival through April 5

4/4/2025

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Austin Peay State University to host 20th annual GuitarFest

3/3/2025

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APSU Opera Theatre during its Spring 2024 production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, which marked the program's first performance of the work since it was established in 1970.

Austin Peay to present American Opera Adventures on Nov. 24

11/20/2024

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Dr. Michael Chandler directs the Clarksville Children’s Chorus during a performance at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville as part of the 2024 TMEA Professional Development Conference.

Clarksville Children's Chorus to present fall concert at APSU Nov. 18

11/14/2024

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Austin Peay State University’s campus decorated for the holiday season.

HapPEAY Holidays Showcase: APSU's newest concert tradition coming Dec. 3

11/14/2024

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Margaret Lehtola, a graduate student in APSU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, at the Dueling Arts International Summer Stage Combat Intensive. | Contributed Photo

APSU students expand horizons with CECA's Transformative Student Experience Grants

10/23/2024

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APSU Choir Fest to feature world premiere of new spiritual composition

10/9/2024

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APSU’s folk music ensemble, Fiddlin’ Peayple, opens for rapper Moneybagg Yo at F&M Bank Arena on Sept. 19. From left: Channing Wright, René Villarreal, Mattie Smith, Ethan Vaughn, Olivia Zerkle, and Zach Lowery. | Contributed photo by Cody Hegler

Folk meets rap: APSU's Fiddlin' Peayple shares stage with Moneybagg Yo

10/7/2024

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The APSU College of Arts and Letters 2024 Distinguished Alumni, clockwise from top left: Alan Mearns, Keith Kaufman, Melissa Smith, Joseph Miller, Patrick Pride and Barry Jones.

Recognizing Excellence: A look at APSU's College of Arts and Letters 2024 Distinguished Alumni

6/17/2024

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Dr. Penelope Shumate

APSU's critically acclaimed soprano Dr. Penelope Shumate delights audiences nationwide

4/5/2024

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APSU Opera Theatre performs ‘Cendrillon’ by Viardot. | Photo by Madison Casey

APSU Opera Theatre and Orchestra to enchant audiences with 'The Magic Flute' April 20-21

3/28/2024

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The Cochran-McAllister Guitar Duo will perform at APSU for this year's Guitar Fest.

APSU hosts Guitar Fest: Distinguished guitarists to offer free concerts

3/6/2024

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The inaugural Outdoor Sensory Friendly Concert will be hosted at the APSU Bowl, giving attendees space to run around and providing natural lighting to prevent overstimulation.

APSU hosting free concert April 6 to unite community through music

3/5/2024

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