Share: Friday night’s joint Lancer concert band and chamber singers concert marked the end of this year’s Pamela L. Girard guest artist/masterclass series. Internationally known composer and USC professor Frank Ticheli, the artist in residence, worked with PCC music students over the course of three days, from rehearsing his famous pieces to evaluating students’ original compositions. “What I [liked] about this residency is that it was very comprehensive, I got to work with a whole wide variety of students,” said Ticheli. “I loved … being …
Interior Design: It’s what’s on the inside that counts
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Peron doesn’t just produce a standout winning record
Peron’s coaching record of 451-137 speaks for itself—he coached the first women’s sporting team at PCC to a California Community College’s Association state title in 2008-09 and his team has appeared in the state championships seven consecutive times from 2004-10 and appeared in the state championship game three times (2004, 2005 and 2009).
Pasadena Public Library Hosts Annual Author Fair
Share: The Pasadena Public Library hosted their its Annual Author Fair on February 21st where many independent, freelance writers from around the Pasadena area gathered to speak to fans and to give readings of their books. Follow:
Christianity, LGBT causes stand on Level Ground
Share: On a cold, Saturday night at the garage of the Los Angeles College of Music, the student group Level Ground sought to bring LGBT students and churchgoers together in an open dialogue about the intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality through the use of art. Follow:
Exhibit honors Jaime Escalante’s legacy
Share: Live music and chatter filled the air at the opening reception for the exhibit “Jaime Escalante: A Life Con Ganas” on Thursday evening. Follow:
Small town girl with a huge voice
Share: A small town Louisiana girl can feel out of place within the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles’s many suburbs, like Pasadena. When Alicia Batice needs some time to settle, she’s unwinding in front of the Veteran’s Memorial Wall where the pine trees and the distant voices remind her of Franklinton, a small town she once called home. “Louisiana’s quieter, but California’s so busy,” the communications major said. “Everyone’s on the go. Nobody has time to just take it in. I’m like, ‘Everything’s so …
‘Cinderella’: Classic tale revamped for modern audiences
Share: An old fairy tale springs back to life in Disney’s latest reimagining of “Cinderella,” this time as a live action film. Follow:
Students of Pasadena display their art to the community
Share: The 10th annual Pasadena Unified School District student art exhibit “No Boundaries” has now opened in the Shops on Lake and will run from Feb. 27 through March 13 to honor the National arts Education Month in March. From the commencement of the art exhibit, Proud parents in the jam-packed room watched their kids run with excitement to their art piece. Follow:
Music instructor’s talents recognized on Grammy winning album
Share: Last month’s Grammy ceremony was a particularly special event for one PCC instructor since she contributed to a now award-winning album. Alison Bjorkedal, who teaches music appreciation, played an ancient Greek instrument called a kithara on the album “Plectra and Percussion Dances” for the ensemble Partch, named after American composer Harry Partch. Partch, the composer, was known for writing microtonal music and the development of a 43 note-per-octave scale. “Plectra and Percussion Dances” itself is an homage to Partch, as all the music performed …