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Music

Sophomore Courtney Comar writes music notes Monday as her teacher plays the piano during a sight-singing class.

Non-majors sing it by ear in music class

by Jenna Wilcox
Published September 27, 2011
Sight-singing and ear-training classes are a first step for students trying to get into music programs.
"The Whole Love" was released on Tuesday, September 27

Review: Wilco’s “The Whole Love”

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 27, 2011
The grey beards of indie make their best album in years.
Toro Y Moi have the artistry to back up the buzz.

The Man and the Movement

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 22, 2011
Breakout artist Toro Y Moi epitomizes a new wave in indie sound.

Get to Know Your Campus Authorities

by Sarah Harper
Published September 22, 2011
A&E sent out a cultural questionnaire to the folks who run the University. Let’s take a look at the responses.
West Coast Connection

West Coast Connection

by Carter Haaland
Published September 22, 2011
New Rhymesayers signees, Seattle’s Grieves and Budo, are embarking on their first headlining tour.

Cold spell numbs arts festival by Coffman

by Kathryn Elliott
Published September 16, 2011
Cloudy and cool weather offset the potential allure of free food, live music and massages.
Sad or smiley, Marissa Nadler's voice takes the modern singer/songwriter approach to powerful heights

Sing Me a Sad Song

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 15, 2011
Marissa Nadler pulls at those post-breakup heartstrings on her new self-titled album.
Caroline Smith, 23, and her band practice Wednesday afternoon to prepare for their show at First Ave on Friday night.

Sweet Caroline

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 15, 2011
Local band Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps release their sophomore album, “Little Wind.”
Eliezer Freitas Santos leads a class in Brazilian percussion on Monday in Ferguson Hall.

School of Music finds way to offset cuts: teaching the samba

by Jill Jensen
Published September 14, 2011
It's a newly launched way to teach students without hiring faculty.
Prof goes "Gampo"

Prof goes “Gampo”

by Carter Haaland
Published September 8, 2011
Prof is bringing the ruckus to First Ave tomorrow for his “King Gampo” release show

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