Music Notes for the Valley: A Tour of Local Venues
Contributor Henry Bontempo ’25 highlights the Pioneer Valley’s diverse music venues, showcasing how Western Mass. is truly a music lover’s dream.
Music
From House to Home: Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”
Susana Mosquera ’27 dives into the history of Beyonce’s career to explore her move towards country music in her much anticipated new album, “Act II.”
Mezzo-Soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis Shines in Music@Amherst
Managing Arts & Living Editor Sarah Weiner ’24 reviews the third concert in the 2023-2024 Music@Amherst series, noting the concert’s focus on honoring women musicians.
Northampton’s Iron Horse Music Hall to Reopen in May
The Iron Horse, long one of the Pioneer Valley’s most popular music halls, will be reopening for the first time in four years on May 1.
Music Major Charlotte Wang ’24 Presents Composition Thesis “Requiem: Ceaseless Life”
Davis Rennella ’24 sits down with Charlotte Wang ’24, who presented her music composition thesis “Requiem: Ceaseless Life” last weekend.
Context, Creation, Come-Up: Portmanteau
In this week’s 3Cs, Kobe Thompson ’24 interviews Portmanteau; band members Lucas Bernstein ’25, Annika Ridky ’25, Alex Robin ’25, and Chris Tun ’25 talk about their musical influences and enduring friendship.
Jazz@Friedmann Skillfully Closes the Semester
Thursday marked the final performance of Jazz@Friedmann for the semester. Kobe Thompson ’24 applauds the Julian Gerstin Sextet and the student groups Denali and Mesa Verde for their strong close to the series.