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The Band Concert plays in Pfleeger Concert Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, October 17, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Genevieve Saquella

Rowan University Bands presents first annual Collage Concert

Lily Miller, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The Rowan University Bands’ first annual Collage Concert brought together three of RU’s bands to blend contemporary and classic music. The Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Pride of the Profs Marching...

As the academic career comes to an end for many students, take a listen to their capstone project - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

College seniors’ capstone songs showcase their passion & creativity

Amber Bertino April 26, 2023

Music students at Rowan University have been releasing their senior capstone projects and other creations, showcasing the skills they have learned during their time at Rowan. These projects are part of...

The Rowan Music Industry program hosted its second installment of a three-part panel series titled "Let's Talk Music" on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - Photo via Pixabay.com

Music Industry Program Hosts Branding and Sponsorship Panel Discussion

Jaimie McCormick November 17, 2021

The Music Industry Program and the Office of Career Advancement put together a three-week virtual series called “Let’s Talk Music,” with the latest installment “Branding and Sponsorship” being...

Joesph Higgins is the Director of Bands for the music program. - Photo via cpa.rowan.edu

Virtual Performances Continue for Rowan’s Music Department

Leah Gallagher March 9, 2021

The Rowan University Department of Music is ready to strike (chords) again this week with two free, virtual concerts.  The Rowan Wind Ensemble has “Masks & Machines” in store for March...

Percussion professor Dean Witten of the department of Percussion, who recently died. -Photo courtesy of Rowan University College of performing arts

Rowan University percussion director dies

Matt Kass March 21, 2018

Sunday, March 18, Rowan University's College of Performing Arts announced the death of Professor Dean Witten. Witten was a staff member in the Department of Music at Rowan University and was a professor...

The Rowan Men's Choir performing on stage last Tuesday. Their set featured a variety of hits, including the opening number from "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Rowan Women’s and Men’s Choirs perform and compete vocally

Brianna Donahue April 19, 2017

Tuesday night, the women's and men's choirs put on a show in Pfleeger Hall that had the audience laughing and clapping along with the performers throughout the concert. The performance opened with the...

Conductor George Atanasiu leading the Rowan String Ensemble on stage. This was their final performance of the year. Staff Photo/Ellie Leick

Rowan String Ensemble plays final concert of year

Ellie Leick April 12, 2017

Music crafted from a variety of string instruments filled Pfleeger Hall this past Sunday, as the Rowan String Ensemble gave their final performance of the year. George Atanasiu, the director and conductor...

A night at the opera with Rowan’s production of “La Favola D’Orfeo”

Cierra Lewis March 22, 2017

Twenty musicians crowded the compact Boyd Recital Hall stage to perform a rendition of “La Favola D’Orfeo” Monday under the direction of Dr. Lourin Plant. The event, which started at 8 p.m., drew...

Rowan’s Small Jazz Ensembles highlight diverse musical influences

Ricardo Oropeza March 4, 2017

This past Tuesday night, Boyd Recital Hall hosted the Small Jazz Ensembles and was filled with sound as multiple student groups performed a wide range of jazz pieces. These small ensembles are composed...

Winning soloists shine in special Rowan Orchestra concert

Cierra Lewis March 1, 2017

Mellifluous sounds filled Pfleeger Concert Hall during the Rowan Orchestra: Soloist Competition Winners Concert. Held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the concert consisted of six songs, which included Mozart’s...

Rowan’s Faculty Spotlight Concert Honors Black History Month

Brianna Donahue February 7, 2017

In honor of Black History Month, Rowan faculty members collaborated Wednesday night in the Boyd Recital Hall to perform “Adeline Tomasone and Friends: African Music for Flute,” as part of the College...

Rowan Wind Ensemble gives Shakespearean showcase

Vince DeBlasio October 26, 2016

Rowan Director of Bands Joseph Higgins initially had an idea to put a show together centered on William Shakespeare’s works, with this year being the 400th anniversary of his death. During Tuesday...

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