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Music

Jazz Spotlight Concert Brings Life and Energy to Audiences

Jazz Spotlight Concert Brings Life and Energy to Audiences

February 18, 2016

One of the best sections of the U’s School of Music, the Jazz Performance Ensemble, had its first Spotlight Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 16, playing with a diverse and passionate style that never fails to...

Tune Tuesday: Trevor Hall the Perfect Remedy for Stress

Tune Tuesday: Trevor Hall the Perfect Remedy for Stress

February 16, 2016

It's not uncommon to find songs that feel like a relaxing breath of fresh air, but it's rare to find an entire album that feels consistently chill, poetic and refreshing."Kala" by Trevor Hall just so happens...

Good Music and Good Vibes: A Behind the Scenes Look at Fortunate Youth

Good Music and Good Vibes: A Behind the Scenes Look at Fortunate Youth

February 8, 2016

Sold out concert? Normally, this statement would be a cause for alarm to most music-lovers, but not when you’re on a first-name basis with an incredibly public-friendly band. Fortunate Youth returned...

Master class pianist Dr. Julian Gargiulo helps guide a student on his complicated piece in the Dumke recital hall,Wednesday Feb.3,2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Julian Gargiulo Delivers a Master Performance

February 4, 2016

Internationally recognized Italian composer and pianist Julian Gargiulo regularly plays everywhere from the United States to Singapore. On Thursday, Feb. 4, he’ll perform at our very own David Gardner...

Award-winning young musical prodigy accordionist Tian Jianan performing at Libby Gardner Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (Chris Ayers, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Accordion Prodigy Performs at Gardner Hall

February 4, 2016

It wasn’t just a performance of music, it was a very expressive cultural experience,” said Julie Watkins, a freshman nursing student, of Tuesday night’s event at Gardner Hall. World-renowned Chinese...

Not Just Movies: Get Your Music Fix at Sundance

Not Just Movies: Get Your Music Fix at Sundance

January 25, 2016

Aside from its status as a bastion of independent film making, Sundance is known for its music scene. Starting on Jan. 22 and ending Jan. 29, the Rich Haines Gallery (751 Main Street, Park City) will house...

Natalie Reeds students play during a benefit concert honoring her Wednesday night at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

Listen Up: A Sampling of the School of Music’s Spring Season

January 19, 2016

Techno beats, jazz sessions, medieval lutes and classical operas — this is just a sampling from the School of Music’s spring schedule. To the new student or to those who have never ventured down to...

Top Ten Christmas Albums

Top Ten Christmas Albums

By Justin Adams December 21, 2015

Working on a Spotify Christmas music playlist? Here are 10 essential Christmas albums from a variety of eras and genres to get you started. 10. A Family Christmas - The Piano Guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRqjFcP_aw0 Starting...

The Five Weirdest, Darkest and Most Annoying Christmas Songs of All Time

The Five Weirdest, Darkest and Most Annoying Christmas Songs of All Time

December 10, 2015

Most wonderful time of the year? It can be, but there’s one thing that often brings the holiday down: bad Christmas music. Sure, there are plenty of classic Christmas songs that no one can resist singing...

Bastille Openers RKDN Look to Make Their Mark in the World of Indie Music

Bastille Openers RKDN Look to Make Their Mark in the World of Indie Music

By Katherine Ellis December 7, 2015

With the rapidly growing music scene in Utah churning out headlining acts like The Moth & the Flame and Neon Trees, three homegrown Utahns and one Minnesota transplant came together to create another...