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Harmony through the decades: Rowan’s Centennial Concert celebrates music & memories

Marcus Young • March 6, 2024

Both the seats and the stage of Pfleeger Concert Hall shone brightly on Saturday night with joy and elation as alumni and students gathered in honor of Rowan University's Centennial Concert, presented...

Harmonizing Tribute: Rowan University’s 54th Annual Jazz Festival pays homage to Tony Bennett

Adam Reim • February 21, 2024

On the evening of Feb. 16, jazz appreciators from all across South Jersey assembled in Pfleeger Concert Hall to witness the culmination of Rowan University’s 54th Annual Jazz Festival: a tribute concert...

Rowan showcases student talent during 53rd annual jazz festival with guest performer Dan Monaghan

Al Harmon • February 15, 2023

On Feb. 10, Rowan University hosted the 53rd Annual Rowan Jazz Festival Concert. The concert was held at the Pfleeger Concert Hall and was hosted by Denis DiBlasio, the director of Jazz Studies at Rowan...

Faculty Spotlight illuminates Christopher Thomas’ choir and Denis DiBlasio’s improvisation

Scott Buzby • October 31, 2017

Boyd Recital Hall came alive last Tuesday night with the sounds of a choir and brass instruments. Professor Christopher Thomas, director of choral activities, and featured faculty music professor Denis...

Rowan Department of Music pays tribute to the late Les Paul

Cierra Lewis • November 7, 2016

This past Thursday Rowan’s Department of Music hosted a tribute concert to the late musician and inventor Les Paul, featuring Rowan’s Jazz Band and the remaining members of Les Paul Trio. The jazz...

Rowan’s Small Jazz Ensembles take the stage in a night of music and entertainment

Vince DeBlasio • October 12, 2016

Where could you catch the music of jazz greats Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery and Herbie Hancock on Tuesday night? The Boyd Recital Hall at Rowan had these works and more as part of the first Small Jazz...