{"id":2831,"date":"2026-04-30T13:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/?p=2831"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:20:19","slug":"finding-connection-through-music-top-100-abigail-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/2026\/04\/30\/finding-connection-through-music-top-100-abigail-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Connection Through Music: Meet Top 100 Student Abigail Best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, the Ball State University Foundation honors students who go above and beyond, inside the classroom, across campus, and within their communities. The Top 100 Student Awards celebrate those who truly embody Beneficence at Ball State University.<\/p>\n<p>In this series, we\u2019re proud to highlight Teachers College and secondary education students selected for this recognition, an inspiring group of future educators already making an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Next in the series is Abigail Best, a senior majoring in Music Education with a minor in Multicultural Education, whose passion lies in building meaningful connections through music.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2837\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131605\/img_8307-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131605\/img_8307-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131605\/img_8307-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131605\/img_8307-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131605\/img_8307-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131605\/img_8307-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>A Passion Rooted in Connection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For Abigail, education is about more than teaching content, it\u2019s about connection, advocacy, and growth.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI want to be an advocate for students, and I believe that building connections through music is a unique, and effective way to do that while also providing students with important life skills in communication, human connection, and more.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Through music, she sees an opportunity to help students develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Why Ball State? A Community of Educators<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Abigail chose Ball State because of the people, specifically, the faculty who helped shape her journey.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe music education faculty at Ball State are all incredible educators and people.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2835 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131553\/IMG_1571-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131553\/IMG_1571-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131553\/IMG_1571-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131553\/IMG_1571-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131553\/IMG_1571.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>That sense of community has made a lasting impact on her experience.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI am very thankful to be a member of music education community at Ball State!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Hands-On Learning and Meaningful Experiences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of Abigail\u2019s most memorable experiences has been working with young musicians through a unique partnership opportunity.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMy favorite experience at Ball State has been the opportunity to work with the Youth Symphony Orchestra through the partnership program.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Through this experience, she has gained valuable, real-world insight into music education while helping students grow in their own musical journeys.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2834\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131551\/IMG_0423-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131551\/IMG_0423-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131551\/IMG_0423-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131551\/IMG_0423-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131551\/IMG_0423.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Finding Community Beyond the Classroom<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Abigail has also found a strong sense of belonging through her involvement on campus.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Ball State chapter, she\u2019s built connections that go far beyond academics.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThey have truly become my family here at school.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Looking Ahead: Inspiring the Next Generation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Abigail is ready to step into the classroom and make a difference.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAfter graduation, I plan to teach middle school orchestra in a public school.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Her goal is clear: to create a space where students can learn, grow, and connect through music.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2836 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131600\/IMG_3357-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131600\/IMG_3357-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131600\/IMG_3357-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131600\/IMG_3357-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131600\/IMG_3357-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/30131600\/IMG_3357-2048x1422.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Advice for Future Educators<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Abigail encourages incoming students to get involved early and build meaningful relationships.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cJoin a professional organization\/club on campus and get to know as many future colleagues as you can, they will likely become some of your best friends!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>She emphasizes that these connections can shape both your college experience and your future career.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Finding Balance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outside of academics and teaching, Abigail finds time to recharge and stay grounded.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI practice yoga!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">A Future Fueled by Passion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a strong foundation in music education and a deep commitment to student connection, Abigail is well on her way to making a lasting impact in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned as we continue to highlight more outstanding future educators in our Top 100 Student Spotlight series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, the Ball State University Foundation honors students who go above and beyond, inside the classroom, across campus, and within their communities. 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