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  • Composing the Future of Music

    October 2023

    At the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, there exists a remarkable dedication to fostering the musical talents of its students, with a strong emphasis on encouraging and supporting individuality. the school provides a nurturing environment that allows students to forge their path in music.

    One such student is Marie A. Douglas, an arranger, multi-genre composer and conductor acclaimed for her creative arrangement and orchestration choices within her works for various ensembles.

  • U.S. Navy Band partners with HBCU for Summit for Diversity in Music

    October 4, 2023

    In a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Morgan State University, the U.S. Navy Band presents its inaugural Summit for Diversity in Music. The summit brings together leading university diversity, equity and inclusion scholars, premier band military musicians, accomplished civilian composers, performers, and thought leaders.

  • Two Southern Utah University music alumni nominated for 2023 Grammy award

    February 6, 2023

    by Kayla Winn, KUTV

    CEDAR CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A big night for two Southern Utah University graduates at the Grammy's on Sunday.

    Marie A. Douglas was nominated as part of a team for the best Regional Roots Music Album.

  • Alumna Receives GRAMMY Nomination for Historical Album

    January 23, 2023

    by Kenzie Lundberg

    Southern Utah University alumna Marie A. Douglas recently received a GRAMMY nomination for her work as an arranger on musician Sean Ardoin’s album Full Circle. The Zydeco-based album features a historical collaboration with Louisiana State University’s marching band.

  • Daily Inspiration: Meet Marie Douglas

    August 4, 2022

    by VoyageATL

    My musical life began when I was a kid growing up in Atlanta. My parents, uncles and aunties curated my musical taste to include classical, to the blues, jazz, rock and roll, r&b, hip – hop, gospel and more.

  • The Band Room Podcast: BRP 78

    July 13, 2022

    We welcome composer, conductor and educator, Marie A. Douglas to The Band Room! We speak about her musical journey, music technology in the classroom, her CBDA consortium “I Am Enough”, balancing a multifaceted life and so much more!

  • Relative Pitch S02E26: “It’s Lit”

    April 20, 2022

    In this episode, we welcome Atlanta Composer Marie Antoinette Douglas to the show to discuss her background, musical inspirations, and how she found her compositional voice.

    How to contact Marie Douglas down below!!

  • Musical Moments with the HBCU Collective: Ep. 8

    January 5, 2022

    Join Dr. William J Earvin - Director of HBCU Collective as he interviews composer and FAMU graduate Marie Antionette Douglas.

  • Getting Started as a Composer - Marie Douglas IWBC Brass Flexibilities Clip

    July 1, 2021

    The Flexibilities Series showcases the innovative, creative projects that IWBC members are using to create modern music careers. We are grateful to the many volunteers who make this series possible including hosts and editors: Carrie Blosser, Ashley Killam, Hannah Leposa, Ellen Shinogle, and Kayla Solomon.