American West Piano Competition This two-day event will feature pianists of all ages performing solos of their choice. It will be held Aug 13. at 5:00 p.m. in GT 507 and Aug 14. at 6:00 p.m. in the UVU Science Building Auditorium. Prizes will be offered to the winners of the different divisions. Two grand […]
Local music group GENTRI – “The Gentlemen Trio” – are preparing for the release of their fifth studio album. Members Casey Elliott, Brad Robins and Bradley Quinn Lever originally bonded over their love for musical theatre. The three tenors met when performing in leading roles in Les Miserables at the Hale Center Theater directed by […]
Beginning at UVU is a unique experience for each individual. Some might be nervous freshmen coming to a place where they don’t know anyone, and others might be transfer students coming from different schools. Whatever the situation, once the diplomas have been earned and the caps and gowns have been put away, the graduates move […]
The Aces, an all female group native to the Provo/Orem area, kicked off the release of their new album with an acoustic concert and meet and greet at Graywhale in Salt Lake City April 6. “When My Heart Felt Volcanic” has been long overdue. The group have been touring for around a decade, starting locally […]
UVU’s Mosaic danced to the rhythms and beats of hip hop music March 29 at the Ragan Theater. The “It Was All a Dream” show lit up the stage with a variety of numbers, each with their unique touches that made them stand out. The hip hop team’s name Mosaic is an acronym that stands […]
Women gathered at Center Stage to learn about swordsmanship March 15 at the “Give a Girl a Sword” club event hosted by True Edge South. True Edge South is a Utah County affiliate of Historical European Martial Arts. HEMA is an international organization devoted to reviving ancient European fighting techniques with an emphasis on swordsmanship. […]
UVU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble transported their audience through a multitude of settings and emotions in their performance of Hear us Roar at the Ragan Theater March 9. In five numbers, the dance ensemble showcased choreography from company director Monica Campbell and Oni Dance Company’s choreographers Maria Gillespie, Heather Grey and Natosha Washington. The third piece, “Tarot,” […]
Students of the UVU Commercial Music Department held a concert at the Ragan Theater March 2 to springboard the department’s concert series. With the use of a fog machine, captivating visuals, lights and professional musical equipment, the department created their own rock and pop concert experience on campus. The show comprised of two groups, Jealous […]
It’s the middle of the semester and the signs of falling motivation are there. No matter how far you dig into your bag, you can’t find a pencil and have to ask to borrow one — again. Your laundry basket is overflowing, you find yourself contemplating skipping classes almost daily, and you end up staring […]
College is challenging within itself, but adding mental illness to the mix takes the word “challenge” to a whole new level. According to research by National Alliance on Mental Illness, mental health is a growing issue among students. NAMI found that one in four students have a diagnosable illness, and 40 percent do not seek […]