04/30/2026
Up next we have Melody Hake! Melody is graduating with her BM in Music and Worship with an emphasis in Composition and Songwriting! When asked, Melody's favorite memories at APU were:
"The shared trauma of PM finals, late nights in the midi lab, and my weekly Chick-fil-a meal with my music girls marked my time at APU with sweet friendships and growth as a musician. However, my favorite moment at APU was when my senior recital finished, and I looked behind me at all my colleagues and friends on the stage who were clapping and supporting me with their presence and musicianship. That moment was so full-circle and made all the hard days of being a music major worth it. I am so very thankful for the love and support from my friends, family and professors like J. Mike, Jonte, Mary Durst and Burdett, who each, at different moments, gave me specific encouragement as a musician and as a Christian that I will carry for the rest of my life."
Congrats Melody!
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