List of Brigham Young University Alumni - Music

Music

Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Bestor, KurtKurt Bestor 1993 B.A. Emmy Award-winning composer
Bybee, ArielAriel Bybee 1965 B.S. Mezzo-soprano at the Metropolitan Opera for 18 seasons
Cardon, SamSam Cardon 1993 B.A. Emmy Award-winning composer
Gawthrop, Daniel E.Daniel E. Gawthrop 1988 B.M. Composer
Gregg Hale 2002 Transferred Former Guitarist for the Multi-Platinum band Spiritualized, transferred to UVU prior to graduation.
Jenson, MerrillMerrill Jenson 1980 B.M. Film composer for multiple IMAX and LDS films, including The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
McLean, MichaelMichael McLean 1974 B.M. Composer and producer
Perry, Janice KappJanice Kapp Perry 1960 B.M. Composer
Pike, JimJim Pike 1959 B.M. Member of American pop music vocal group The Lettermen
Rasmusen, CarmenCarmen Rasmusen (never graduated) Country singer and songwriter; former American Idol contestant
Reynolds, DanielDaniel Reynolds (never graduated) Imagine Dragons lead singer
Truman, DanDan Truman 1984 B.A. Keyboards/Piano for nine-time Grammy Award nominated Diamond Rio
Wilberg, MackMack Wilberg 1979 B.M. Music Director, Mormon Tabernacle Choir; composer and arranger

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