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Historic Gift made by recording artist Pat Boone

Historic Gift made by recording artist Pat Boone

Legendary recording artist, author, and actor Pat Boone has made a historic deferred gift, that will provide funds to build a state-of-the-art scoring stage and recording studio, where aspiring performers, composers, and filmmakers will come alongside Christ-centered faculty mentors to learn their craft. Boone visited the campus on February 23, 2024 to sign and commemorate the gift agreement and meet with current music students and faculty.

"Azusa Pacific University is grateful to Pat Boone for this extraordinary gift that will extend his inspiring legacy by equipping a new generation of artists to transform their industry for the cause of Christ," said Adam J. Morris , PhD, president. "APU's Pat Boone Scoring Stage and Recording Studio will be a premier production facility located just east of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world and a profoundly influential place for music."

The new complex, located on APU's East Campus, will enhance the Warren Music Building and feature a scoring stage with tracking for a full film orchestra, 100-voice choir, and production suites.

This gift was made possible through the generosity of Mr. Boone who will fully fund the studio through his estate plan and further the legacy of his life's work. "Music and movies have the power to persuade, make deep impressions that propel behavior, and are a moral influence on society," said Boone. "I am partnering with APU to prepare students for a career that spurs positive and righteous activity in the entertainment industry. I believe God will breathe His Spirit into our efforts to further His use of young talents doing inspirational things if we pray and give toward His purpose."

"The Commercial Music program at APU is built around students collaborating on real-world industry projects, guided by faculty who are themselves first-class working professionals," Michael Lee , MM, professor and director of Music Technology. "Thanks to the generosity of Pat Boone and the Boone family, that experience will extend to include live film scoring sessions, immersive sound design projects, and student-accessible production suites. The Pat Boone Scoring Stage and Recording Studio will be an essential part of APU's ongoing mission to train culture-changing artists of the future."


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