Fresno Philharmonic Gives Love a New Sound With ”To Brahms with Love”
Story By: Sarah Chavez, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 27, 2019
The orchestrated band Fresno Philharmonic warms up in the William Saroyan Theatre for “To Brahms with Love” directed by Rei Hotoda on Feb, 24, 2019. Photo/ Sarah Chavez Rei Hotoda led the orchestration for the Fresno Philharmonic band in the William Saroyan Theatre, directing 70 musicians to perform...
Choral Groups Celebrate Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King
Story By: Tamika Rey, News Editor
February 13, 2019
The Fresno State Choral singers and the Fresno City College Choral group partnered to present, “Walk In Peace: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month” on Feb. 8 in the OAB auditorium. Fresno City College Singers, Clovis North Women’s Chorale, Clovis North Chamber ...
Fresno Community Concert Band Mixes Tradition and New
Story By: Ben Rodriquez, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Nostalgia filled the Fresno City College Theatre as the Fresno Community Concert Band performed classic American marching songs and concert goers danced to the patriotic beat on Oct. 21. The concert called, “Traditions and New Beginnings,” was largely focused on an older Americana style of music....
Successful Jazz Concert at Fresno State University
Story By: Sarah Chavez, Reporter
October 9, 2018
The audience sat quietly compelled as orchestrated jazz music filled the Fresno State University Concert Hall on 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2018. The FSU Jazz band and the Jazz Composer's Orchestra band performed at a Jazz Orchestra Concert at the FSU Concert Hall. The FSU Jazz band is directed by Richard...
FCC and COS Bands Join Musical Forces
Story By: Ben Hensley, Reporter
October 9, 2018
The Fresno City College and College of the Sequoias’ instrumental programs joined musical forces in the OAB Auditorium on Oct. 3 in FCC’s first performance of the semester. Under the direction of Michael Tackett, the COS Symphonic Band performed a variety of selections, ranging from the flowing...
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