Music at Amherst Opens Season with Pianist Simone Dinnerstein
Contributing Writer Lauren Siegel ’27 recounts Simone Dinnerstein’s emotionally charged piano performance at the first concert this semester of the Music at Amherst series.
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Vijay Iyer Reflects on Music, Ownership, and Improvisation
In the second installment of the Freedom Talks speaker series, Grammy-award winning musician and professor Vijay Iyer spoke about the Western conception of music as something that can be owned and argued for the need to historicize concepts like improvisation and freedom.
Choral Society Performs Family Weekend Concert
The Choral Society performed their annual Family Weekend concert this past Saturday. It featured spooky pieces, rousing songs, and even an opportunity for alumni to join in.
ASO’s “Profiles in Courage” Continues with MLK Tribute
The Amherst Symphony Orchestra played their second show of the semester this weekend, memorializing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of their “Profiles in Courage” series. Contributing Writing Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 recaps the performance.
American Repertory Shines in ASO Semester Debut
This past Saturday, the Amherst Symphony Orchestra made its season debut with the newest members of ASO and a piece featuring President Michael Elliott.
Saucy Santana To Headline Spring Concert
The Office of Student Affairs announced in a message to The Student that the Spring Concert will be headlined by “Material Girl” rapper Saucy Santana.
Debunking Amherst’s Music Lesson Crisis
Despite its intended goal of increasing the accessibility of music lessons, a recent policy change thwarted some students’ attempts to register for lessons this semester. The Student investigated the source of the difficulties and the outlook for prospective enrollees.