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Students, faculty and guest artists to perform in 'Dialogues with Gravity'

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Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Music and Dance will be starting off the year with their 64th Annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert in Quick Theatre this weekend. The concert will be mixed repertoire where students, faculty and guest performers will be showcasing their talents through the art of different dance genres such as ballet, modern, jazz and musical theater, all in both contemporary and classical styles.


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Holiday Jams: What's on your playlist?

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Many people love to celebrate the season by jamming out to holiday favorites. Morgan Anderson, a freshman recreational therapy major, says her favorite holiday song is “Silent Night” because it is a calming, therapeutic song.

David Broza (left) with Professor Martin Shichtman (right).

EMU Jewish Department hosts singer, David Broza

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As a part of the Department of Jewish studies Speaker Series, Eastern Michigan University welcomed Israeli singer/songwriter and peace activist, David Broza for a film screening and conversation about his recent documentary, “East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem,” Saturday evening in the Student Center auditorium.



Guest cellist, Benjamin Whitcomb, and his accompanied pianist, Vincent DeVries, performed on Tuesday night in Alexander Recital Hall.

Guest musicians perform at Alexander Recital Hall

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Eastern Michigan University’s School of Music and Dance welcomed guest cellist, Benjamin Whitcomb, and his accompanied pianist, Vincent DeVries, Tuesday night in Alexander Recital Hall. Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb teaches Cello and Music Theory at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater.





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TobyMac performs at Convocation Center

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Tobymac came to Eastern and got the party bumping harder than any house party seen thus far off campus, and he didn’t use sex, drugs, or vulgar language to do it -- all he needed was the power of Christ. A crowd of over 3,000 gathered at the EMU Convocation Center to see the five time Grammy winning Christian Hip Hop artist.



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Local band to perform at The Ark in Ann Arbor

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Known for their eclectic genre of music ranging from classical and jazz, folk, Broadway show tunes, Eastern European and many more, Ann Arbor trio San, Emily and Jacob, will be returning to The Ark for another musical night on Wednesday, Oct.





Chamber Music of Steven Stucky

Eastern Michigan University’s music and dance department kicked off its three day biennial Music Now Fest with “Chamber Music of Steven Stucky,” Wednesday night in Pease Auditorium. Steven Stucky, 65, is the featured composer this year. “He’s arguable one of the greatest living American composers.


Two jerks set up shop in Depot Town

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Depot Town has a new business that is sure to raise eyebrows off of the name, Two Jerks Music. The owners are two brothers, Mark and Ryan Teachout, who are originally from Flint, but have fallen in love with the Ypsilanti community. Depot Town’s isn’t known for its booming businesses, but its beautiful infrastructure.


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The Music Now festival

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Eastern Michigan University’s Music and Dance Department will hold the 19th biennial Music Now Festival.


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