Rebekah Mansfield is a senior Music Education major with an emphasis in voice from White House, Tennessee. Mansfield grew up in a home where music was prominent. Her dad was a drummer at their church, so she was exposed to music at an early age. She joined choir in the third grade and has been… Continue reading Creative Corner
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OcTuba Fest blows audience away
The Music Department held its fifth annual OcTuba Fest on Oct. 24 and Oct. 29. OcTuba Fest kicked off with guest performer Todd French, from Murray State, on the tuba, accompanied by Meeyoun Park on the piano. The first day of OcTuba Fest started with a masterclass given by French, during which students played pieces… Continue reading OcTuba Fest blows audience away
Will Latham presents senior horn recital
For those who find the French horn to be the noblest of the classical orchestral instruments, Will Latham’s senior recital on Sunday, Oct. 28, was a real treat. Latham’s recital, the culmination of several months of careful compilation and practice, featured a healthy helping of classical and late romantic compositions with the additional smattering of… Continue reading Will Latham presents senior horn recital
Hohner Porter presents senior percussion recital
For some of us, there is no sensation quite as gripping as the feeling of powerful drums on the ears, and those people were treated to a great performance on Oct. 28 as UTM senior and percussionist Hohner Porter packed most of the Blakenship Recital Hall in Fine Arts. The set, which Porter had practiced… Continue reading Hohner Porter presents senior percussion recital
40 years later: Happy Halloween, Michael
The 11th installment of the Halloween film series was released into theaters on Friday, Oct. 19. This American slasher film was directed by David Gordon Green and was written by Green, Jeff Fradley and Danny McBride. It follows the story of sinister serial killer, Michael Myers, and the after effects of his murder spree from… Continue reading 40 years later: Happy Halloween, Michael
Sony’s Venom: A fun time and missed opportunity
When a person looks past all of the grease and grime, Venom turns out to be an energetic movie with fun lead characters. Venom is Sony Pictures’ first film in Sony’s Marvel Universe. Though it has a lot of potential, most of the chances taken fall short of anything worthwhile. Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock,… Continue reading Sony’s Venom: A fun time and missed opportunity
Art exhibits celebrate humanity
McKayla Cunningham, Olivia Gibson and Josiah Phelps are presenting their Senior Exhibitions through Oct. 27. Cunningham’s, a Studio Art major from Rockford, Illinois, show is titled “Double Exposure” and focuses on showcasing different types of bodies and creating body positivity. “We as women are perfect the way we are and need to learn to embrace our… Continue reading Art exhibits celebrate humanity
Creative Corner
This story was originally released with Woodland’s recital having the wrong date. The correct date is Nov. 11. Ebonee Woodland is a senior Music Education major from Covington. At a young age, Woodland sang in her church choir and took piano lessons for a short period of time. Her love for music truly began when… Continue reading Creative Corner
Senior art exhibits focus on family, history
Melisha Polk and Kalen Simone presented their senior art exhibitions Sept. 25-Oct. 6. Polk is a senior Studio Art major from Ripley. Her thesis exhibition was titled “My Life: Past, Present & Future.” The show focused on using Polk’s family members, mostly women who have overcome obstacles in their life, to represent her past, present… Continue reading Senior art exhibits focus on family, history
UTM grad’s fans cheer him on in music career
As Keith Paluso took the stage of his blind audition for The Voice, supportive faculty, staff and students alike sat and listened in anticipation as the UTM alum made his national musical debut. The 2012 Environmental Biology graduate has loved music since he was a child, but ultimately he decided to follow his passion for… Continue reading UTM grad’s fans cheer him on in music career