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Students fill the seat of the Pfleeger Concert hall to watch the Rowan's marching band put on by students. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Music Shadow Day: High school students get a glimpse of life as a college music major at Rowan

Sarah Shockey November 8, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 6, high school students from across the region gathered in Wilson Hall for the first-ever Music Shadow Day. Hosted by the College of Performing Arts, students interested in pursuing a...

Steve Solkela's deep voice brought him from Minnesota to Rowan University on a full scholarship. - Photo Editor/Cole Ditzel

Sophomore music major Steve Solkela can play nine instruments at once

Maria Morales April 11, 2017

Steve Solkela slicks back his hair, which is wrapped in a blue and white bandana, away from his face. He puts his accordion in place and begins playing a song with nine instruments, simultaneously. Solkela...

LISTEN: Rowan prepares to send its only organ major to graduation

Taylor Henry February 9, 2017

A look at the history of Rowan University's longtime-majorless organ department, and a search for the reason of the organ's declining popularity as an instrument. Features an exclusive recording of Rowan...

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