By Destiny Carter |Staff Writer| CSUSB's Jazz combo regularly does various events on and off campus. Anyone who is familiar with them knows them for their creative ways of performing. They are known for their improvisations, creativity and arrangements, according to information on their website, music.csusb.edu. The groups like to channel many themes, ranging from jazz, swing, Latin, funk, ballads to contemporary fusion styles. The group is currently under the direction of Dr. Bob Knop, who currently performs with a jazz quartet and the Latin Jazz ensembles "Mambop" and is a professional saxophonist. The jazz ensemble is made up of undergraduate students majoring in Music, … [Read more...] about “Jazz Combo”
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Small Ensemble Night brings out talent
By Wendy Martinez |Staff Writer| Coyote Music Society will be holding their annual event, Small Ensemble Night, on Nov. 17, where CSUSB students will be showcasing their talents. Music and entertainment events like this one are a great way to meet new people on campus, especially for commuters. The live event will consist of singing, dancing, and comedy. Small Ensemble Night will take place in the recital hall of the Performing Arts building on campus. In previous years, bands like the Spice Girl Tribute Band have performed at this event along with other small ensemble bands. The Spice Girl Tribute Band is a group of glamorized women who perform classic music and moves from … [Read more...] about Small Ensemble Night brings out talent
Helping musicians become greater artists
By Erica Wong |Staff Writer| Coyote Music Society (CMS) is a club on campus designed to help musicians improve as artists. Students in an ensemble, who are majoring or minoring in music, are automatically part of CMS. However, the club is open to anyone interested in music, even if you don’t play an instrument. If you have the desire to experience performances or interact directly with the performers, the club is open to you, according to club president Cory Peters. The club aims to provide services and resources for its members, keeping them informed of future opportunities for musicians. CMS provides music tutoring for members who have the desire to read music or learn more … [Read more...] about Helping musicians become greater artists
She & Him returns with vintage sound in Volume Three
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| She and Him returned with a 14-song compilation of catchy and foot-tapping good tunes in their third album Volume 3, recently released on May 14. Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward make up the band, which has become wildly popular, especially in the independent music circuit. The band’s music is an influence from 1960s bands like The Beach Boys, well known for their breakthrough, psychedelic album, Pet Sounds, in 1966, including popular songs like “Good Vibrations.” She and Him’s vintage fashion sense also reflects their music, both a throwback to an earlier era, but with a modern twist. One of the songs Deschanel sings in Volume 3 is “Hold Me, … [Read more...] about She & Him returns with vintage sound in Volume Three
The Mad T Party Band go Disney
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| Fall down the rabbit hole and into the Mad T Party, a thrilling, nighttime experience that you will not want to miss. The Mad T Party Band is a clever, musical spin on the characters from the movie, "Alice in Wonderland," directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Mia Waskowska. Alice, the Mad Hatter, and others in the band perform songs each night at Disney California Adventure, the theme park located across from Disneyland. This event promises to deliver good music from the Mad T Party Band, delicious yet wacky drinks and more. Performances typically begin at the top of … [Read more...] about The Mad T Party Band go Disney
Lubos PASO fundraises for the Philippines
By Gabbie Corral |Staff Writer| CSUSB musicians took the stage in the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center (SMSU) to raise money for the Philippines. Lubos PASO, the Filipino-American Student Organization, held their annual Fil Am Jam (Filipino-American Jam) on Thursday, April 26 in the SMSU Events Center which attracted more than 150 students and residents of the area. The event raised money and awareness for the indigenous people of the Philippines who need education and proper farming land. “This event is a great way to give back. We try our best to do what we can,” said Lubos PASO member Neann Genato. Rising singers, rappers and musicians took the stage, showing off … [Read more...] about Lubos PASO fundraises for the Philippines
CSUSB students aspire to make music universal
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| Make way for the newest Inland Empire band hitting the music scene, the Backseat Pilots. CSUSB seniors and brothers Jason and Joshua Recinos, alongside alumnus Jarrold Chang, started their band in 2010. Ever since then, the Fontana musicians have performed all across the Inland Empire. From community shows, churches, benefit concerts and school events to venues like Back to the Grind and the Big Time, the band has established a steady fan base for themselves in the electronic dance, rock and indie music scene. “We strive for freedom with our music. We don’t like limitations and ultimately aim for a new-age style of ‘80s sound scape smashed … [Read more...] about CSUSB students aspire to make music universal
Auditions at the Apollo
By: Christopher Smith |Staff Writer| The Enrichment Through Action student organization (ETA) is holding their last set of auditions for their fifth annual Apollo Night, Thursday Nov. 10 in the Lower commons. Apollo Night, being held on Dec. 2, is a talent showcase where participants are judged by a panel and the audience on their skills. Also talent can win up to $500 and other cash prizes. Watch the video above to learn more. … [Read more...] about Auditions at the Apollo
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