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Spring Choir Show Highlights American Composers

Lights dim, students ascend the stage. The singers create a half circle around the piano facing the director. Strange musical warm-ups fill the room, oohs and ahs, shrieks and face stretching. The

May 23, 2019

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REVIEW: Guitar Ensemble Shows Off Layers of Melodies

Music lovers escaped the evening rain and proceeded into Phillips Hall on Saturday, May 18, where they were serenaded by the densely layered melodies of the Santa Ana College Guitar Ensemble. Despite

May 20, 2019

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REVIEW: Big Band Dazzles Guests with Sounds of the Blues

Jaqueline Espinoza’s sparkly, cream-colored dress glimmered off the stage lights as the saxophones launched into a mellow, swing tempo. The lead singer of Santa Ana College’s Big Band readied for her solo

May 20, 2019

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Music Students and Symphony Irvine Collaborate for ‘An Orchestral Celebration’

When Santa Ana music major Emmanuel Cortes was in high school, he played several piano concertos with the all-volunteer Symphony Irvine. “For the most part, I think that the level of challenge

March 2, 2019

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Eminem Throws Shade with Meaty Disses on Kamikaze

On Kamikaze, hip-hop veteran Eminem disses rappers like Lil Yachty and Machine Gun Kelly with tight lyricism and vicious roasts. If you thought the real Slim Shady took a seat after 2013’s

October 4, 2018

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Kanye West Teases Two New Albums

Rapper and producer Kanye West, best known for his eight successful albums, announced he is releasing two studio albums this upcoming summer. With high expectations from his fans, Kanye has been put

May 26, 2018

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Sango Delivers Anticipated Sophomore Album

Fusing hip-hop, R&B and syrupy electronic grooves, Soulection-affiliated producer Sango released “In the Comfort of,” his sophomore studio album. After achieving wide commercial success with his first album, “North,” Sango proves he

April 10, 2018

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Vans Warped Tour Comes to a Close

After 23 years of bringing the punk, emo and hardcore scenes together, Vans Warped Tour is ending, announcing its final tour for summer 2018.

November 21, 2017

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Student Concert Will Celebrate the Music of Anime

When Santa Ana College music professor and composer John Marr visited Japan last June, he picked up Japanese sheet music books for anime films and shows.

November 16, 2017

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Into the ’90s: TV and Music Go Back in Time

Some trends are meant to stay.

May 17, 2017

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