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Renowned Classical Guitarist Christopher Parkening Holds Master Class

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Pepperdine's Music Department hosts several world-famous instructors, despite belonging to a relatively small university. One example is classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, a distinguished professor of Music and chair in classical guitar. As part of his guitar instruction, Parkening held a public four-hour master class in Raitt Recital Hall on Feb. 22.Throughout a career … [Read more...] about Renowned Classical Guitarist Christopher Parkening Holds Master Class

Pepp Guitar Department Presents Surfboard, Library and Masterclass Performances

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Garrett Podgorski (left) and Nolan Harvel (right) play at the Osborne Concert Competition at Smothers Theatre on Oct. 20. Duo Podgorski and Harvel won the competition and Harvel said it was one of the best days of his life. Photo courtesy of Garrett Podgorski The Pepperdine Guitar Department, ranked No. 1 in Classical Guitar performance by Music School Central, recently … [Read more...] about Pepp Guitar Department Presents Surfboard, Library and Masterclass Performances

Music Department Plays on During a Remote Semester

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanni Pepperdine's Music Department spends their time around campus trying to provide concerts rooted in emotional and immersive performances, and the department is attempting to showcase these traits as they offer performances to their audience over Zoom. The Music Department offers various activities in the world of performing arts, such as opera, choir, … [Read more...] about Music Department Plays on During a Remote Semester

Music Students Steal the Spotlight at Malibu Public Library Performance

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Video by Savannah Welch Riffs and rhythms resonated within the halls of Malibu Public Library on Friday as Pepperdine Guitar Department students performed their first library showcase of the semester. With Malibu community members in attendance, Professor Wesley Park kicked off the hour-long concert with a brief demonstration of classical guitar techniques. Covering a … [Read more...] about Music Students Steal the Spotlight at Malibu Public Library Performance

Pepperdine’s Guitar Department Kicks Off Its Concert Season

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Photos by Shuyue LuoPepperdine’s Classical Guitar Department students kicked off their semester of Mary Pickford-Stotsenberg Performances on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the Payson Library, filling the Surfboard Room with acoustic music. The first performer of the night, junior Joseph Hertz, began with two pieces. Then, senior Hope Mueller, junior Jonathan Pryde, freshmen Keaton … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Department Kicks Off Its Concert Season