Josh Imhof | features editor As the No. 2 seeded VCU Rams took on the fourth ranked Dayton Flyers in the A10 men’s basketball tournament championship, a different battle was taking place on the sidelines. Heads back, eyes up and horns raised, the VCU Peppas and Flyers Pep Band prepared to help lead their teams to victory. “It’s the best part of the year,” said … Continue reading A battle of the bands at the A10 Championship Game
Josh Imhof | features editor Two years ago, Caspian Bara, a sophomore music education student, lined up with the rest of the Kenmore East High School band for his final Mardi Gras parade. For two months, the band had been rehearsing at the beginning of classes to march through hallways and classrooms while playing traditional Mardi Gras songs such as “When the Saints Go Marching … Continue reading Mardi Gras meets music school on Academic Walk
by Emma Polen | features editor March 17, 2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) hosted its Region 1 Band Festival on Friday, March 11, with guest conductor and Duquesne alumni, Donald McKinney. The performance featured 155 students from 60 high schools across Western Pennsylvania, and took place in the Mt. Lebanon High School auditorium. The band was made up of student musicians from two district … Continue reading Regional Band Festival showcases Duquesne and student success
by Isabella Abbott | staff writer Feb. 3, 2022 Last Saturday afternoon, Duquesne Composition for Media major and horn player, Elizabeth Pompa, had her new composition, “Clepsydra,” performed during the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) festival in the Powers Center Ballroom. Pompa said she was honored when her professor and conductor, Dr. James Gourlay, gave her the opportunity to have a live concert band perform … Continue reading Duquesne student writes composition for band festival
Emma Polen | features editor Jan. 27, 2022 This year, Duquesne was selected to host the annual Pennsylvania Music Educators (PMEA) District 1 Band West Festival which will be held in the Powers Center ballroom. On Jan. 28 and 29, students might notice a younger crowd of musicians roaming on campus. The musicians consist of 133 talented 10th to 12th grade students selected from across … Continue reading PMEA offers young musicians chance to perform with Duq community
John Cantwell / staff writer 3/4/21 Throughout the independent music community of Pittsburgh, music group Shin Guard has been known as a screamo staple that provides some of the most creative, chaotic and visceral sounds that the heavy music community has to offer. Now, under the guise of Hazing Over, the band has reemerged with a new lineup and deathcore sound that is sure to … Continue reading Heavy metal group releases new sound
Emma Polen | staff writer 3/4/21 Less than a month old and already producing music, FlowKids is a Duquesne student-made band that skillfully combines a multitude of musical genres. The group performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, rocking their unique vibe. The main “vibe,” or music genre, of FlowKids is a mix between jazz, hip-hop, indie and oldies-feel. All four players bring … Continue reading Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne
Jacob Yanosick | staff writer 2/25/21 Funky Fly, a jazz-inspired funk group, performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, offering their genre-mixing musical talent and sharing their many influences. The four-member group consists of two Duquesne students, a 10th grader and a 22-year-old. With Eric Dowdell Jr. on bass, the four-member band is composed of Winston Bell on saxophone, Henry Schultz on keys … Continue reading Funky Fly brings new sound to Duquesne
Joey Mueser | Staff Contributor 02/28/19 From its old-tinged sound to its new jazzy flare, Moonchild is bound to impress and provide a great show. Having seen them live twice now and watched far too many videos on Moonchild’s live performances, I can confidently say that their talents certainly don’t stop in the studio. High musical acclaim shouldn’t come as a surprise to Moonchild since … Continue reading Moonchild brings California R&B vibes to Pittsburgh
By Joey Mueser | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 Before going anywhere, yes, the name of this band is, in fact, Slaughter Beach, Dog. Not the most catchy name for a band, but its music strikes inspiration and nostalgia of a familiar voice for its listeners. Slaughter Beach, Dog was formed in 2014 by Jake Ewald. However, at that time, he was predominantly occupied by the punk-rock … Continue reading Slaughter Beach, Dog forge new ground at Funhouse
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