A few weeks ago, I visited Rochester High School, or RHS, to visit my high school choir director, Mrs. Plotzke. I originally went to pick up a CD she burned me — a compilation of my choir’s songs we recorded over the course of my four years under her instruction — but what happened instead was a deeply engaging political discussion over the course of two hours.
When one of Kathy Toman’s close friends told her how talented the Sea Cruisers were, she decided she had to see for herself.
Tomorrow evening at Wharton Center at 7:30 p.m., the Verdehr Trio will showcase their unique sound for music lovers to enjoy. Walter Verdehr, violinist for the trio and professor of violin at the College of Music, said that this concert will kick off the 40th year of performances by the group, which was founded with his wife in 1972. Verdehr said the trio has performed in many large-scale concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Still, he said he continues to love working and performing at MSU. “MSU is a wonderful place to work because the administration encourages performance,” he said.
While many students are out ordering their favorite drinks at one of East Lansing’s various bars, Diana Henry is stuck behind the counter serving them.
Every Friday night at 7 p.m. from now until Labor Day, there will be a free concert at the Lake Lansing Band Shell.
Dozens of East Lansing residents gathered in the field behind the Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., to enjoy warm weather and live music at the third annual Pumpstock event Saturday afternoon.
When Ted McNett and his bandmates perform together, they don’t always use traditional instruments.
With his first-ever show in Lansing, Fernando Solis hopes to kick-start his young music career. The Flint, Mich., resident performs frequently in his hometown but said he wants to share his music with more of Michigan and eventually the country.
As the summer season approaches, many students are preparing to travel out of state to see performances by top names in the music industry, such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bon Iver. But not all music enthusiasts are able to make the trip to popular music festivals, such as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, because of the cost of tickets and planning required to make the trip.
It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite.
With fewer people on campus to socialize with, it can become more difficult to make plans to occupy your time. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of activities to fill your schedule with. Take this laid-back season as an opportunity to participate in events that you might otherwise not have time for.
For Tom Mata, music isn’t just something to be played in the background or used to drown out other less pleasant noises.
It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite.
When Childish Gambino hit the Auditorium stage Wednesday night wearing a red hoodie bearing the words “Scouts Honor” and singing his hit “Outside,” few would have guessed he was the fun-loving, quirky and somewhat nerdy character Troy from the hit NBC show “Community.” But the 28-year-old rapper, actor, writer and comedian, who offstage is known as Donald Glover, is no stranger to the rap game.
Artists like to think of their popularity as solely a product of their own doing. But although they don’t like to admit it, sometimes they could use some help in finding fame and fortune. And more than once, the hit television show “Glee” has been an artist’s aid.
Music education sophomore Matt Nabozny, left, music freshman Reilly Spitzfaden, center, and music education Alexey Levigne, right, practice the marimba for their studio recital Monday at the Music Building. The trio has been practicing six hours a week for the upcoming performance.
While Nicholas Dansby sat under the sun Saturday afternoon reading a newspaper and enjoying a cup of coffee as he often does, he noticed something wasn’t quite the same.
It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite.
Rap artist Childish Gambino will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Oddities such as blue men and puppeteered horses are among just a few attractions to be featured at Wharton Center during its 2012-13 season.