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Laker Dance Team takes home first-place at nationals

After yet another successful year Grand Valley State Universitys Laker Dance Team has finished the semester off strong. The team recently celebrated a victory at the NCANDA Collegiate Dance Competition an event that took place April 11-12 in Daytona Beach Fla.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/05/laker-dance-team-takes-home-first-place-at-nationals

Published May 18, 2013

Chamber Orchestra travels to London on performance tour

For the first time the Grand Valley State University Chamber Orchestra will be going to London on April 29 for a weeklong performance tour across England to showcase their hard work and collaboration with faculty members.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/chamber-orchestra-travels-to-london-on-performance-tour

Published May 18, 2013

Seniors produce final concert, say goodbye to fellow students

Each semester the Grand Valley State University dance department seniors put on a concert showcasing the four years of intense training theyve gone through to get their degree.The concert fulfills their capstone class requirements for graduation and is completely produced by the students.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/seniors-produce-final-concert-say-goodbye-to-fellow-students

Published May 18, 2013

‘Bach to Now’ connects past to present

Baroque which was composed around 1600 to 1750 and contemporary music arent really that different.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/bach-to-now-connects-past-to-present

Published May 18, 2013

Looking at life behind the PAC’s technology

Nate Bliton is known as the man behind Grand Valley State Universitys equipment and stage management for all of the music and dance departments but that wasnt his original career choice.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/looking-at-life-behind-the-pacs-technology

Published May 18, 2013

Frances Renzi brings music to life

Noted by critics for her ability to make music come alive pianist Frances Renzi will be sharing her talent at Grand Valley State University.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/frances-renzi-brings-music-to-life

Published May 18, 2013

Gilda’s LaughFest continues through Sunday with several headlining shows

Now in its third year Gildas LaughFest brings more than just headlining names such as Wayne Brady and Joel McHale it provides laughs to thousands of comedy fans while raising money to give back to the Grand Rapids community.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/smile

Published May 18, 2013

RECAP: The Jammies

Theres nothing quite like the Grand Rapids Mich. music scene. From country to hip-hop local artists are making music across the genre spectrum for everyone to enjoy.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/creating-community-through-music

Published May 18, 2013

Ensemble Caprice rethinks Baroque music for modern times

Ensemble Caprice specializes in interpreting Baroque music. Renowned by The New York Times as a group that encourages listeners to rehear the world the Montreal-based Ensemble Caprice will be making their Grand Valley State University debut Feb.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/ensemble-caprice-rethinks-baroque-music-for-modern-times

Published May 18, 2013

Jazz musicians record demos with help from audio production students

While developing the jazz combo program at Grand Valley State University Mike Drost associate professor of jazz guitar set out to make sure his students had the same opportunities he had as an undergrad at Western Michigan University.Now student musicians have the opportunity to experience a professional recording session ending with a product that is free and usable in their professional careers.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/jazz-musicians-record-demos-with-help-from-audio-production-students

Published May 18, 2013

Billband shows comfortably classical

Leave all the evening wear at home Feb. 2 because Billbands CD release concert is not the place for it. The performance featuring music off their newest album Towards Daybreak will show a more relaxed side of classical music which rarely sees the light of day.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/01/billband-shows-comfortably-classical

Published May 18, 2013

Meet the ‘Bill’ behind Billband

Director composer professor producer Bill Ryan is a busy man. And the Grand Valley State University associate professor is soon to be even busier.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/01/meet-the-bill-behind-billband

Published May 18, 2013

Grand Rapids Symphony

The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra performs annually at Grand Valley State University in the Arts at Noon series and as of last year selected students are getting experience playing with the orchestra something many musicians find is the most valuable teacher when it comes to playing professionally.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/01/grand-rapids-symphony

Published May 18, 2013

Guest artist, faculty showcase competent collaboration

Where some musicians rely on cutthroat competition to propel to the top the trombone collegiate community of Michigan relies instead on cooperation this being culminated in a joint recital held yesterday in the Cook-Dewitt Center on Grand Valley State Universitys Allendale Campus.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/01/guest-artist-faculty-showcase-competent-collaboration

Published May 18, 2013