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Gallery: Students deliver vibrant performances in Sing Song 2025

March 29, 2025 by Daniel Curd, Sarah Thompson and Steven Infante

Sing Song 2025 lit up Moody Coliseum as 14 sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage for their performances. With themes ranging from Barbie and Vikings to alligators and jazz musicians, each act brought creativity and precision to the ACU tradition. From colorful costumes to powerful vocals, the weekend also featured standout ... [Read More…]

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Jazz band puts in extra time for Sing Song

February 15, 2014 by Jesse Harper

The Jazz band helps complete the Sing Song experience with their musical talents. Video/editing by: Jesse Harper ... [Read More…]

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Swing Cats to stomp the night away with Jazz Band

October 1, 2013 by Jesse Harper

The ACU Swing Cats are ready to host the 4th annual Fall Stomp event this Friday. Fall Stomp is free admission and open to students and the community. The Swing Cats was the first student dancing organization that was allowed on ACU campus, established in 2003. Dr. Cole Bennett, associate professor in language and literature and the faculty ... [Read More…]

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Jazz Ensemble director uses iPad to create unique solo

February 15, 2013 by Josh Garcia

What was originally supposed to be a trumpet solo transformed into a technology showcase for the Jazz Ensemble in this year's Sing Song performances. Derek Brown has been the director of jazz studies for over four years and is directing the Sing Song band for the fifth time this year. After discovering the app Bebot, Brown decided to use his iPad ... [Read More…]

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Video: Jazz band gets air time

December 5, 2009 by Blane Singletary

The ACU Jazz Combo No. 1 recorded original music composed by students in the group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqEnz9HgRCw Video/Editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

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Jazz band gets air time

December 4, 2009 by Blane Singletary

The ACU Jazz Combo No. 1 recorded original music composed by students in the group. Video/Editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

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