Take Ten with Chris Williams
Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 24, 2010
Meet Chris Williams, a jack of all trades. From production to running to sound, to creating his own beats, Chris has a huge place in his heart for music. He spends as much time as he can learning how to perfect his craft and eventually make a career out of it. When talking to Chris, the light of his... Read more »
Going Gaga for the 2010 VMA’s
Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 16, 2010
If you watched MTV’s 2010 VMA’s then you were witness to the bizarre fashion of Lady Gaga and Ke$ha, Chelsea Handler’s word darts, and Justin Bieber’s very first VMA performance. The show opened up with a performance by rapper Eminem and a redheaded Rihanna singing, “Love the Way You Lie.”... Read more »
Dennis Reed: Where is he now?
Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 9, 2010
“I didn’t choose music. Music chose me,” says Dennis Reed, a 2006 music business graduate of Catawba College, when asked what led him in his decision to make music his career. From directing an imaginary choir from the back of his church to becoming an award winning songwriter and creating his... Read more »
Canaan Cox makes noise with his demo “Guitars and Girls”
Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 9, 2010
You may recognize Canaan Cox from his many performances with the Theatre department, as well as his involvement with the Vernaculars ensemble. Along with several smaller concerts, Canaan has also played a large part in the Vernaculars Prime’s last three Legend Concerts. From his piano skills in Pink... Read more »
Catawba Prepares for Concert Sunday
Lori Hamrick
April 9, 2010
Three Catawba College choirs and a handful of soloists met Tuesday night for a final rehearsal of Handel’s legendary Messiah before their first rehearsal with a full orchestra Saturday afternoon. Participants in the concert include the audition-only Catawba Singers and Chamber Singers, the Catawba... Read more »
Dusti Kempf’s “Cry”
Erin Kidd, Writer
January 31, 2010
Dusti Kempf is a music business major here at Catawba College. This song “Cry” is off her upcoming debut album. The album release date is yet to be determined. Make sure you check back with The Pioneer for future information about the album.
Toni Crough Keeps Us Rocking Out
By Erin Kidd, Writer
January 28, 2010
If you ever happen to stop by Catawba College and attend a Vernacular’s concert or a basketball game, you will hear the sound of the drums. Drums are the backbone to any type of music, they keep the beat alive. Toni Crough keeps the beat alive here at Catawba College. It seems that Toni was born to... Read more »
College Freshman – Leader of the Band
Brandon L Coble, Writer
January 27, 2010
Jonny Clifton is a brand new face to the freshman class here at Catawba College; however, he is not a brand new face to the school. Jonny, who is an aspiring musician, has been on campus many times over the last 5 years or so, and most of the time when students saw him he had a guitar wrapped over his... Read more »
ABBEY ROAD PERFORMED AT CATAWBA
By Lee Ann Rutherford Photo, Writer
January 27, 2010
Three of Catawba’s Vernaculars performed Friday night in the Little Hedrick Theatre. Starting at 7:30, the auditorium became completely packed with not only students, but with the public of all ages as well. The show opened with the debut of the Vernacular, Technophilia, consisting of Kevin Caibel... Read more »
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