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Evening at the opera takes a modern twist
Music students are presenting a night of modern musical genius at the University of Alberta Opera Workshop’s Evening of Opera: Opera Scenes from 20th Century Opera...full story
Dissertation looks at Composition from Varying Perspectives
November 4, 2009 (Edmonton) – Comprised of top level wind and percussion players within the University of Alberta’s Department of Music and beyond, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble is scheduled to showcase a groundbreaking repertoire Thursday, November 26 at 8pm in Convocation Hall in the University’s Old Arts Building...full story
She’s the Music: U of A Pop Music Student Vies to be Next MuchMusic VJ
October 22, 2009 (Edmonton) – Self-proclaimed pop-culture junkie and U of A student Elma Mehmedbegovic decided to enter the MuchMusic VJ search on a whim...full story
“Oh, Man, that is so indie”: The deterioration of the term “indie” and its misuse in popular culture
(Nov 4, 2009)
-emily bachynski
It is arguable that in this day and age the image and sound of the “indie rocker” is more prominent and popular than most types of music and their respective scenes. Whether it’s decked out in full-fledged rebelliousness or found in the image of a sensitive, beard growing, acoustic guitar-in-hand-guy, “indie” culture is taking [...]