The UTM Percussion Ensemble is hosting ‘World Bizarre,’ a fundraiser benefit night on Friday, April 4. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will last through 9 p.m. It will take place at the Soleil Garden Center in Union City, Tenn. There are $1 door prizes available for purchase at the event, and the… Continue reading UTM Percussion Ensemble to perform ‘World Bizarre’
Category: Music
Column: Swifties are the New Cooties
Swifties are the new cooties, and just as we received the cootie shot in elementary school, it’s time we received the Swift vaccine. Taylor Swift has always appeared to be a confused prepubescent 15-year-old trapped in the body of a red-lipped vixen that made a music career by writing songs based on or inspired by… Continue reading Column: Swifties are the New Cooties
10 things to know about Shirley Temple
She was the biggest of child stars. She was the top U.S. box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, beating out Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper and Joan Crawford. She kept children singing “On the Good Ship Lollipop” for generations, retired from acting at age 21 and went on to a diplomatic career. Here’s a… Continue reading 10 things to know about Shirley Temple
35th Honor Band performance impresses audience
On Jan. 23-25, the UTM campus was filled with middle school and high school band kids for the Department of Music’s 35th annual Honor Band. UTM Director of Bands Dr. John Oelrich said that this year saw even more students, with 750 applications submitted and 400 accepted. This, compared to past years’ numbers, is an increase… Continue reading 35th Honor Band performance impresses audience
New director leads Honor Choir to success
On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, the Department of Music hosted its annual Honor Choir at UTM. The event concluded with a performance from high school and UTM students in the Harriet Fulton Theatre, as directed by Interim Director of Choirs Dr. Samuel Barbara. The New Pacers Singers along with the high school guest singers… Continue reading New director leads Honor Choir to success
Review: The Smiths remain unappreciated
As bombs were dropping in Libya, Americans were being held hostage in Lebanon and Mad Cow disease was first identified as an epidemic in Britain, the music industry was amplifying its synthesized pop and grunge sound that classically defines the decade of the 80s. We tend to idolize musicians such as Madonna, Michael Jackson and… Continue reading Review: The Smiths remain unappreciated
Music student accomplishes final step in degree requirements
Every major on campus has that one big task or project a student must accomplish before graduating. Some majors have to create portfolios, some have to do an internship, others complete their capstone and music majors have to complete a senior recital. Lizzie Lee, an instrumental music major, accomplished her senior recital last Thursday night… Continue reading Music student accomplishes final step in degree requirements
Review: The Lone Bellow rises from near tragedy
One morning at Dizzy’s Diner in Park Slope, Brooklyn, a man waited in a booth to meet with a friend who was working the first shift. Up to this point, this musician had been a solo act, but was now in desperate need for a catalyst. His life had taken a drastic turn, and his… Continue reading Review: The Lone Bellow rises from near tragedy
Annual Dessert Evening gives first show in new building
On Oct. 4 and 5, the UTM Department of Music held its 20th annual Dessert Evening in the newly constructed Fine Arts Building for the first time with about 200 people in attendance. The University Singers, New Pacer Singers and soloists from the choirs shared the stage both nights, providing live entertainment for guests while… Continue reading Annual Dessert Evening gives first show in new building
Alpha Psi Omega gives opportunity to all in arts
Calling all Fine Arts majors and those who just love theatre, art, music and dance: UTM is proud to present the National Theatre Honor Society, Rho Gamma Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega. “We are here to promote the arts, not just theatre,” said Stephanie Kink, a senior Fine and Performing Arts major. Klink is the current… Continue reading Alpha Psi Omega gives opportunity to all in arts