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Vernaculars Labs THIS Week!

Dusti Kempf, Editor
October 10, 2011

Treat yourself to a week full of great musical flavor with the Vernaculars LABS happening three days in a row! The Music Business department is always looking for ways to improve, and this is just one of the many ways they’ve decided to surprise us. We are all familiar with the Vernaculars groups... Read more »

Meet James Abbott

Meet James Abbott

James Abbott is a pretty busy guy, but he took some time with us so we could get to know him a little better. Read on to learn more about him!

Our Rating: A+

Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 10, 2011

Meet James Abbott, a 20 year old musician and honor student from Winston Salem, North Carolina.  James tends to keep himself pretty busy when it comes to musical projects, and he has been very active in the music department at Catawba College, but his love for music developed long before making his... Read more »

ADP Late Night Review

ADP Late Night Review

Check out what some of Catawba's songwriters were doing this Friday. Read on to find out!

Our Rating: A+

Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2011

Friday night, the music department hosted an ADP Late Night concert that was held in Hoke Hall at 10:00 p.m. The ADP, (Artist Development Program), is in charge of running these late night performances, which are designed to help Catawba’s performing artists promote their music and gain more experience... Read more »

Olivia Albertson Takes the Stage

Olivia Albertson Takes the Stage

Meet Olivia Albertson; a country artist with a bright future. Read on to learn more about her!

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Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2011

Olivia Albertson, a freshman from Thomasville, North Carolina, is adding her own country flavor to the music department at Catawba College.  Being a singer is not her only talent; because she is also a skilled musician and songwriter. Olivia originally had plans to become a musical theater major, but... Read more »

Vernaculars State of the Music Address

Vernaculars State of the Music Address

Inbox blowing up all week about the State of the Music Address? Read on to find out why!

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Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 21, 2011

You might have noticed an email just about everyday this past week advertising the numerous Vernaculars performances that took place throughout the week.  All of the groups, including the new Country Vernaculars, were a part of the State of the Music Address; a concert held annually where each of the... Read more »

Blakley Leonard to perform at TABU this weekend

Blakley Leonard to perform at TABU this weekend

One of our very own students, Blakley Leonard, will perform at TABU this weekend. Watch the video to find out more!

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Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 14, 2011

This Saturday at TABU lounge, Catawba music student and performer Blakley Leonard will be performing. The show starts at 11:00 p.m. Blakley is an active member of the music department and a member of Vernaculars Prime, where he is well-known for his performances in Queen and Abbey Road.  His music is... Read more »

Vernaculars Welcome New Directors

Vernaculars Welcome New Directors

The Vernaculars are now being led by two new directors. Read on to find out more!

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Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 24, 2011

Catawba College and the Music department welcome two new directors to take over select Vernaculars groups. Vernaculars Prime and Air Apparents will be directed by Jim Boitnott, and the Colloquials and Demotics will be directed by Cameron Johnson. Photo Credit: Don A. Pantz Cameron Johnson, a 2006 graduate... Read more »

Sounds of Silence: Protest Concert

Sounds of Silence: Protest Concert

Come out this Saturday night for the Sounds of Silence concert; a class project for the Sounds of Silence class, performed by the Vernaculars!

Our Rating: A+

Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2010

Come out this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. for the Sounds of Silence concert held in the Hedrick Little Theatre. Sounds of Silence is a class taught by Dr. Vandergriff-Avery and Dr. Chamberlain that discusses how music works as a voice for the oppressed. “The concert is the artistic culmination of everything... Read more »

ADP Late Night Presents: Blakley Leonard and Allijah Motika

ADP Late Night Presents: Blakley Leonard and Allijah Motika

Come out this Saturday night for ADP Late Night and prepare to unwind with the ambient musical stylings of Blakley Leonard and Allijah Motika!

Our Rating: A+

Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2010

Come on out to Hoke Hall this Saturday night at 10 p.m. for ADP Late Night to watch performances by Allijah Motika and Blakley Leonard. Photo by Jonathan Goldenberg Allijah Motika is a freshman from Asheville, NC majoring in Music Business, concentrating on popular music performance and songwriting.... Read more »

“Come Together…” Again. Vernaculars perform an encore of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road.”

"Come Together..." Again.

With new band members, they're back at it again. The Vernaculars Prime will perform an encore performance of The Beatles' "Abbey Road." Read on to find out more!

Our Rating: A+

Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 30, 2010

Are you a fan of The Beatles? If so, then after an exciting day of homecoming festivities, make your way over to the Little Hedrick Theatre on Saturday October 9th at 7:30 p.m. for some more fun! Last November, The Vernaculars Prime performed their tribute to the well-known Beatles’ “Abbey... Read more »