Features Music program teaches Philadelphia students social activism 25 September 2018 Emma Padner Play On, Philly! began its new session on Monday with upcoming sessions on improvisation and social activism in music.
entertainment Panic! At The Disco tweets Temple’s Diamond Marching Band show 18 September 2018 Zari Tarazona Diamond Marching Band performed songs from the rock band’s new album at the Sept. 1 football game against Villanova.
alumni Young Women Composers Camp narrows gender gap in classical music 24 July 2018 Henry Savage The camp empowers young women to follow their music dreams in a male-dominated field.
Features OwlCapella ‘humbled’ by performing in finals 24 April 2018 Emily Trinh Although OwlCappella didn’t place in the ICCA’s Mid-Atlantic finals, the group said it was a great experience.
Around Campus Temple Contemporary selected for grant program 03 April 2018 Zari Tarazona The art gallery housed in the Tyler School of Art will help give grants to underrepresented Philadelphia artists.
Features Radio project examines the ‘overlooked’ impact of gospel 13 March 2018 Ayooluwa Ariyo Alumnus Bruce Warren is one of the project’s program producers at WXPN.
Features Orchestra embedded in North Philadelphia 27 February 2018 Ian Walker Prometheus Chamber Orchestra has been the Church of the Advocate’s resident ensemble since 2013.
Features Alumnus co-wrote Sixers anthem 30 January 2018 Valerie Dowret Randy Childress helped write “Here Come the Sixers” more than 40 years ago.
Features Performance shows ‘broken’ system 05 December 2017 Maureen Iplenski Symphony for a Broken Orchestra highlights the lack of funds in the city’s school music programs.
alumni Finding ‘Home’ in a school band 17 November 2017 Kevin Reeder Ben Kalina, a 2011 film and media arts alumnus, produced a documentary about The Andrew Jackson School’s rock band.