Photos by Kaelin MendezJazz band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, put on a dynamic performance at Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 27."I want the audience to feel as if they're a part of the music rather than witnessing it," frontman Sammy Miller said. "We want people to leave better than when they arrived."Sammy Miller and The Congregation describe themselves as a joyful … [Read more...] about Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
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Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Artists Corner: Marco Leong
Photos courtesy of Marco LeongJunior Marco Leong hopes to use his passion as a percussionist to help keep the art of musical performance alive. “I think that live performance is kind of dying, I mean technology is everything now,” Leong said. As a music major with an emphasis in education, Leong hopes pursuing a career in teaching music will allow him to share his … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Marco Leong
Experience Songfest
Graphic by Nate Barton Songfest might be over this year, but some students are already looking ahead to next year. Students should participate in Songfest; even if they aren’t willing it commit to late night practices, they can engage in the Pepperdine tradition by being a part of the audition. Songfest is an amazing tradition that needs to be preserved and enjoyed for years … [Read more...] about Experience Songfest
Ezralow Dance Explores Artistic Innovation in Smothers
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Malibu community, including Pepperdine students, faculty and staff, came together at Smothers Theatre Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 8 to 10 p.m. to watch "Open," a dance ensemble by Ezralow Dance. Dancers were accompanied by a digitized stage and black panels to complement the dance.Ezralow Dance is a movement-based ensemble known internationally for … [Read more...] about Ezralow Dance Explores Artistic Innovation in Smothers