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"The atmosphere was just awesome." - Staff Writer / Jackson Hesley

Rowan University Small Jazz Ensemble holds first concert of the Spring semester

Jackson Hesley, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

A stellar group of talented student musicians morphed Boyd Recital Hall into a soulful jazz lounge this past Tuesday as members of Rowan’s Small Jazz Ensemble dished out some smooth and vibrant tunes...

“The premium seats for hearing the organ are right in the center of the room, particularly where the big aisle goes through," said Dr. Turk. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Dr. Gordon Turk brings Storer Organ to life in Sunday recital

Lily Miller, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

In his Sunday organ recital, Rowan organ instructor Dr. Gordon Turk delivered a rousing performance complete with program notes. The program included seven standalone pieces and one four-movement sonata. To...

“[It’s] very low stakes. There's no auditioning; we rarely make cuts, you know. It's very welcoming,” Duffy said. - Multimedia Editor / Matthew Millroy

Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival holds two-day long festival

Matthew Millroy, Multimedia Editor February 19, 2025

The Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival was held in the Wilson Concert Hall on Feb. 8, and Feb. 9, with vendors and performances by 7 different brass bands from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. There...

Percussion Ensemble on stage at Pfleeger Concert Hall. - Staff Photographer / Hayden Fugee

Immerse yourself in the unfamiliar: Rowan’s Spring Percussion Ensemble

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 19, 2025

If you happened to be in Pfleeger Concert Hall Monday evening, you might have felt like you were in a spacecraft or even dancing with a Native American tribe. With the help of Marimbas and other percussion...

Photo via @rowanmusicdept Instagram

Rowan Vocal Division brings Black composers into the spotlight

Lily Miller, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

The work of 12 Black composers was brought to light on Wednesday, Feb. 5, through the Illumination concert, a performance held in Boyd Recital Hall. The pieces featured were of varying styles and subject...

“White Socks,” and by extension the rest of the set, featured long melodic lines full of color and vibrance. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Nick May and Alex Yi bring queer stories to Boyd Recital through saxophone and piano

Lily Miller, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Through their collaboration with the “I Exist Project,” soprano saxophonist Nick May and pianist Alex Yi highlight queer stories, and in their expressive performance of “You, Me, Us: A Celebration...

RALT concert at Prof's Place. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Rowan Alt hosts last show of the semester

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Prof’s Place was feeling loud and local Friday, Dec. 6 as Rowan Alt hosted their last show of the semester. This show featured three emo and punk bands native to the region, Mechanical Canine, Frankie...

Rowan students standing ovation for "Come Together." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Come Together: the fall 2024 dance cabaret

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

From Dec. 5-8, the Rowan University Theatre and Dance Department presented Come Together, an original dance cabaret. This show was directed by Dr. Leslie Elkins, Dr. Christopher M. Roche, and Jessica Arnold...

Students from the Rowan Opera Company sing a song from Die Fledermaus (The Field Mouse) at the Rowan Fall Opera Collage at Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, November 23, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan Opera Company holds Fall Collage

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

On Nov. 23, the Rowan Opera Company presented the Fall Opera collage, a collection of scenes from many operas. Over the course of the two-and-a-half-hour show in Pfleeger Concert Hall, a variety of composers...

“The Cala part of it means cattle and the Coco is a dueling piece, in regards to a couple of instrumental parts that create an intense feel for the music,” said director Dr.Fabio Oliveira.  - Contributor / Savannah Love Chadee

Rowan University Percussion Ensemble hosts Fall Concert

Savannah Love Chadee, Contributor December 4, 2024

Rowan University Band’s Fall Showing of 2024 withstood a strong, upbeat tone for the opener, from greeting the audience with a warm welcome to bringing a blend of chamber music to Brazilian and Californian...

"The Bramble House, while unaffiliated with Rowan Alternative, is dedicated to providing a venue for local artists to perform for the Glassboro music scene." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Bramble House hosts house show

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Last Saturday night on Nov. 9, the Bramble House hosted a house show featuring multiple local music acts.  Alt-rock band Sore Winner opened and was followed by a performance by Swansun, another alternative...

"So why not enjoy some of the admiring award shows? Some may say that the point of these awards isn't mainly to be entertaining but to highlight the dedication of artists and actors in the industry." - Staff Writer / Dakim Marcel Randolph

2025 Grammy nominations are coming soon, who will win?

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

I have always adored these award shows as a young teenager in the Jersey urban neighborhoods. I remember my first award show event as it played a vital role in my career. It was near the middle school...

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