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Members of all-female acapella group Kanga Blue.

Acapella in the spring

By Preston Davis, Writer April 25, 2016

The all-female acapella group called Kanga Blue attracted nearly 300 people to its annual free spring concert at Leigh Hall auditorium on Friday evening. The group took the stage at 7 p.m and, over...

Singer-songwriter Mike Edel promotes his recent album India, Seattle.

Canadian musician makes his Akron debut

By Sofia, Arts & Life Editor February 22, 2016

“It’s a lot of hard work and some great music. That's what people want,” said musician Mike Edel. Edel is an indie folk singer-songwriter from British Columbia who is making his debut in Akron...

44th annual Christmas concert from Dec. 11 through Dec. 13.

“The Spirit of Christmas” concert

By Paige Purtz, Writer December 7, 2015

The Christmas story is one that the average person is very familiar with. Many people have grown up seeing it in nativity scenes, reading about it in books, or hearing about it in church. The Chapel...

Ayea Cetin (left) and  Katsuya Yuasa perform at Guzzetta Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Lunchtime concert transcends cultural barriers

By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer November 30, 2015

Music filled Guzzetta Recital Hall on Nov. 24 as the UA School of Music hosted a lunchtime concert for UA students and community members called “Duo Esplanade,” a flute and clarinet recital featuring...

Musicians join crowd while performing.

PigPen comes to E.J. Thomas Hall

By Samantha Hickey, News Editor September 21, 2015

In spite of a lukewarm audience, PigPen Theatre Co. instantly brought life to E.J. Thomas’s Stage Door when they stepped on stage on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The band’s unique sound, humor, and smooth...

ATLAS performed an array of pieces from modern to classical composers.

ATLAS Tuba and Euphonium Quartet performs at Guzzetta

By Julie Mullet, Writer September 16, 2015

Four musicians in identical suit coats, plaid button-downs, jeans, and black Converse took the stage on Sep. 14 in the Guzzetta Recital Hall. The quartet, ATLAS, consists of two tuba performers, Matt...

Retiring professors leave with a bang

April 25, 2013

Bianca Tan The sound of horns and woodwinds filled the Student Union Ballroom this past Sunday as UA’s Symphonic Band tuned up for their Spring Concert. The atmosphere seemed extra sentimental, as...

Girl About Campus: How to be cool at a concert

April 23, 2013

Helen Dauka There’s a thin line between keeping the beat and going into a full on awkward bop-dance. The thin line continues when trying to sing along. Too much and you’re the crazy fangirl. Too...

UA Music fills Guzzetta’s halls

March 14, 2013

Patrick Stallings Musicians and composers presented unique styles of sounds this week as the School of Music held the 13th annual Akron New Music Festival over three nights at Guzzetta Recital Hall. The...

UA a cappella groups are pitch perfect

January 24, 2013

Bianca Tan The audience at Nuance’s Holiday Concert in December could do nothing but laugh when the group’s members ran onstage dressed as their favorite cartoon characters from their childhood. While...

Palliative center celebrates its birthday

September 5, 2012

Written by: Beau Brown Few people are aware of the world-renowned Palliative Care Center located right around the corner at Akron Children's Hospital. The Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care...

ZTV’s Lowdown hosts campus concert Friday

February 22, 2012

By: Kayleigh Bracht Lowdown is an Emmy-nominated entertainment news program at The University of Akron. The concert will feature the bands A Minor Bird, Roscoe and Unseen Masterpiece. Doors will open...

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