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"A professional quartet, as well as Gala Flagello herself, have been teaching Rowan’s wind ensemble master classes all week, and the quartet performed alongside them for the next piece." - Staff Writer / Beth Cimaglia.

An unforgettable evening of melody & harmony: Highlights from Rowan’s Wind Ensemble Spring concert

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

Rowan’s wind ensemble performed its spring concert in Pfleeger on Thursday evening. Conducted by the director of bands Dr. Joseph Higgins, the ensemble took us through a medley of symphonic sounds...

"As someone very experienced in the trombone and brass instruments, Walley wanted his students to open their minds up to different ways of music during his performance and get exposed to pieces that aren’t specifically written for the trombone so they could incorporate them into their music knowledge." - Contributor / Lauren Picariello

Notes of inspiration: Adjunct professor Matt Walley takes center stage with unique trombone repertoires

Rianna Moses February 14, 2024

Dr. Matt Walley opens up about his trombone journey while exposing his students to different trombone repertoires during the last concert of The Festival of Brass at Rowan University.  The adjunct...

Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Feedback: Why you should play an instrument

Amber Bertino November 9, 2022

For my 21st birthday a few days ago I received a banjo. I had never played this instrument before, but I was enamored with its snappy tones and wanted to give it a go. As I held the hefty wood and...

Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Feedback: Documenting Influential Music

Amber Bertino October 19, 2022

As the weather gets colder, there’s nothing I’d rather do than lounge under a blanket and watch music documentaries. This week, I offer five documentaries I love and hope that you will enjoy them...

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