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The Reed Gratz Band plays in the Campus Center
The Reed Gratz Band performed an intimate concert Friday night in the ballroom of the Campus Center. Gratz played the piano, accompanied by Andrew Ford on bass, Mike Bennett on the drums and Steve...
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Traditional rhythms are explored in the drumming group’s performance. Marla Bahloul Arts Editor Crowds gathered in the Dailey Theatre to witness Steve Biondo’s musical masterpiece, the West African...
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Students drum to African beat
Steve Biondo, far left, leads his students, Brooke Ball, Paola Portillo, Christine Serrano, Christian Robles and Zac Florez through a West African drumming lesson. The unique sounds and rhythms can be...
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West African music celebrates a culture
Steve Biondo, music department coordinator, leads the West African Drum Ensemble during a concert Thursday in Morgan Auditorium. The students of the West African Drumming class of fall 2010 performed...
View ArticleFriday screenings revisit past ages of music
Christina Collins Burton Managing Editor Every Friday at 1 p.m. the Morgan Auditorium is turned into a time capsule that, when opened, transports you back in time with music from every era. Music Movie...
View ArticleAfrican, Japanese drummers pound out emotion
Shelby Nelson Staff Writer Wednesday’s performance of the West African Drum Ensemble was a celebration of rhythm, culture and African dance. The performance, riveting with energy and culture, captured...
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Old experiences influence Gratz’s groove
Saxophonist Steve Alaniz and alum drummer Mike Bennett perform the piece “Potawatomi Trail” with the Reed Gratz Band Sunday in Morgan Auditorium. This concert was the first of a series called “Sundays...
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Directing Projects The Directing Studio class will present comic plays by Croatian playwright Miro Gavran at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Jane Dibbell Cabaret. The plays featured will differ...
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‘Stage Fright’ Spoken Wordplay is hosting “Stage Fright” at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Sneaky Park. Movie Night CAB will host a movie night with “Monsters University” at 10 p.m. Tuesday in La Fetra. Open Mic...
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‘OrganiZm’ The “OrganiZm” concert, featuring Gayle Serdan on Hammond B3 Organ, Ted Edeson on bass and Steve Biondo on drums, is at 8 p.m. Friday in Morgan Auditorium. General admission is $5 and...
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Cool cats’ gig entertains audience
Ted Edeson and Steve Biondo play bass and drums for the jazz group OrganiZm in Morgan Auditorium. Gayle Serdan (not pictured) completed the trio on Hammond B3 Organ. Edeson, Biondo and Serdan all...
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Barbershop Showcase The ULV Acapella Barbershop Club will perform its showcase concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Morgan Auditorium. General admission is $10 and students are free. Chamber Orchestra The La...
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La Verne’s Finest offers diversity
Sophomore music major and soprano Brianna Nemback performs “Vissi D’arte” by Tosca in Morgan Auditorium Sunday for the La Verne’s Finest concert with pianist and adjunct professor of piano Jennifer...
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‘Cry Me A River’
Senior music major Stephenson Holder performs “Cry Me a River” by Arthur Hamilton during his senior recital Saturday in Morgan Auditorium. Holder was accompanied by pianist and artist-in residence...
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Theatre in Community Students of the Theatre and Community class will perform short plays at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Dailey Theatre. The performance is under the supervision of director of theater Steve...
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‘Nutcracker’ The Inland Pacific Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” through Dec. 18 at the Lewis Family Playhouse, Fox Performing Arts Center and Bridges Auditorium. Visit ipballet.org for more...
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Children drum in sounds of Africa
Nicholas Kienver, 2, of La Verne, played along with Steve Biondo’s West African Drum Ensemble Saturday at the Kid’s Music Club event in Founders Auditorium. The ensemble, taught by Biondo, teaches...
View ArticleConcerts close to home
Stephanie Duarte Web Editor It’s September and signs of the LA County fair are unavoidable. Luckily, the advertising madness reaps rewards. The Fair’s End of the Summer Concert Series still has two...
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Local kids drum to ancient beats
The University of La Verne’s West African Drum Ensemble, under the direction of Steve Biondo, hosted a Kids Music Club Concert in Founders Auditorium Saturday; 3-year-old Charles Hoynes enjoyed...
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Ensemble brings audience to its toes
Ndugu Chancler, a member of IGABA, the percussion ensemble, is a drummer, percussionist, producer, composer, clinician and teacher. He was the drummer for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and provided the...
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