Music

Holiday Jams: What's on your playlist?

By Sasha Brown · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015

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

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015

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.

EMU student to perform recital, "Introspective"

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015

Eastern Michigan University student, AJ Pratt, will be performing on the saxophone in his first recital, “Introspective,” on Monday at 7 p.m.

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

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015

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.

EMU's Symphony Orchestra gets creative at annual Halloween concert

By Tiara Harp · Friday, Oct. 30, 2015

On Friday, Oct. 23, Pease Auditorium had an audience that filled the atmosphere with pleasant anticipation, awaiting to hear what the night would consist of.

The Weeknd will be coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills

By Stephanie Thompson · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

The Madness Fall Tour is coming to Michigan On Saturday November 7, 2015. Music sensation, The Weeknd, will perform live in The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 p.m.

Free Jazz concert to be held this Tuesday

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015

There will be a free jazz concert by Eastern Michigan University’s Jazz Ensemble, Wind Symphony and vocal ensemble, EMU Express, Tuesday at 7 p.m.

TobyMac performs at Convocation Center

By Jimi Keller · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

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.

MusicEinstein: Top concert picks for the rest of the month

By Tiara Harp · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015

My favorite pastime is going to concerts and I’m pretty sure it’s many others favorite way to make memories as well.

Local band to perform at The Ark in Ann Arbor

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

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.

Men’s Choir to host festival for male singers

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Men’s Choir will be hosting their first “Real Men Sing!” Festival on Friday, Oct.

Local band Doogatron to host quarterly showcase

By Sophie Barterian · Sunday, June 21, 2015

Doogatron, a band based out of Ann Arbor and Detroit, is hosting a quarterly showcase at Crossroad’s in Ypsilanti.

'Opera On Tap' comes to Sidetrack

By Emily Slomovits · Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015

When you think of opera, you might think of extravagant halls and people wearing expensive clothing and jewelry.

Chamber Music of Steven Stucky

Monday, Feb. 23, 2015

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

By Olivia Jackson · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

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.