Pull up for Roll-Ups: Chasing passions at Wisdom Court Entertainment
“We are, in street terms, some real ass people.” Billy Lyve (given name Billy Dee Williams), CEO of Wisdom Court Entertainment, sat down with us to discuss his aspirations for…
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“Lifting every voice”: A look at McDaniel’s Gospel Choir
From down the hall, yards away, there is a loud and joyous boom of music coming from behind two closed doors. Walking into the room, chairs are lined up in…
10 local Maryland/Virginia bands (and albums) you should listen to
Having been partially inspired by the concerts the College has hosted over the past couple of semesters and seeing some of the amazing local talent they’ve featured, I decided to…
Progressive Student Union hosts Halloween coffee house
On Oct. 31, McDaniel’s Progressive Student Union hosted a coffee house and open mic night in Ensor Lounge. During this event, snacks and drinks were available, and students were encouraged…
The importance of music education
As the Arts and Culture Editor for the Free Press, I don’t think it is surprising for me to declare that I think the Arts are important. I have played…
S.O.S.: Find Fenty Music
It has been two years since Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty has released an album, and let’s just say her Rihanna Navy – the name of her fan group – is not too…
Bringing music to life
Jake Fine, president of the Live Music Club, plans to start his year off with a bang. The club’s first-ever concert is planned for Dec. 1, right here on campus,…
I’ll Remember You in a Song: the McDaniel College Choir in Concert
The McDaniel College Choir’s thirty-nine members processed through the aisles of Baker Memorial Chapel at the beginning of the night on Sunday, April 23, making their way to the open…
Thirty Years of Tears and Fears
Kurt Cobain would have turned 50 this month. That doesn’t sound like much, but that’s before you realize Kurt Cobain had one of the greatest influences on rock music of all…
McPlaylist of the Month: October
This playlist blends a mix of Top 40 hits with more independent artists, based around a theme of synth beats and EDM influences. Highlights include The Weeknd’s new single “Starboy,”…
For the Beauty of the Earth: The McDaniel College Choir in Concert
On Sunday night, April 24, Big Baker Chapel was filled with the voices of the McDaniel College Choir. The ensemble celebrated the beauty in nature, and in unity, with their…
Jam Session in Red Square Brought to You by Common Ground on the Hill
On Thursday, April 14, a group of musicians from Common Ground on the Hill performed on Red Square, bringing the enjoyment of music to students on Campus. The group of…
Music Review: The New Face of Music
From the underground world of North Philly, artist Lil Uzi Vert (Symere Woods) made his first mainstream debut early 2015 with the song “Carnage,” featuring A$AP Ferg and Rich the Kid. The…
Music Review: Purple Reign; or, Trap Music’s Takeover of Hip Hop
The Hip Hop/Rap genre of music has drawn criticism from music enthusiast and common folk alike since its creation in the early 80’s. Since then, rap music has evolved into…
“Songs of Joy and Reflection” – A Night of Choral Music
On November 22, the 38 member McDaniel College Choir performed their concert “Songs of Joy and Reflection.” Margaret Boudreaux, the usual Choir Director, is on sabbatical this semester, so the…
Student Solo Recital
As the majority of McDaniel students cozied up in their rooms enjoying the sigh of relief that is Friday evening, ten student musicians were ready to perform their solo pieces…
McDaniel’s Chamber Music Ensembles – Can you [play] with all the colors of the wind[s]
On a dark mid-autumn evening, a warm light spilling from behind the stained glass windows of Little Baker Chapel stood out from the dusky drape of nightfall. Inside Little Baker,…
Monday Night Music – Original Music (and More) by the Jon Seligman Quartet
A chilly October night makes it tempting to stay in your (excessively) warm dorm room, under your comforter, catching up on the latest episode of The Tonight Show with a…
Music Review: “What Do You Mean” Justin Bieber Is Coming Back?
Can Justin Bieber’s new single bring him back from the fringe of popularity? What Do You Mean’s synthetic beat and laid-back vocals took the song to No. 1 on Billboard’s…
Hast Thou Been Charmed by the Music?
A combination of violins, violas, and cellos has never sounded as exquisitely delightful as on the evening of September 20. Chamber Music on the Hill presented the afternoon of Sunday,…