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
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Music Department Plays on During a Remote Semester
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
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
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
Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
Photos by Brandon GrinovichBeautiful melodies from the Spanish classical era to the modern era rang from guitars from 5 to 6 p.m., Jan. 9 in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. Students of Christopher Parkening's guitar program performed a diverse repertoire for students, faculty and family. Parkening, a world-renowned virtuoso classical guitarist, is a distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
