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
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Art Is Everything: Artists Define Art
Art comes in many forms. Whether it’s a stroke of a brush, a choreographed dance, a moment captured or a strum of a string — art serves as an outlet for many, students said. Despite the different mediums art takes, the purpose of it remains the same: It is a means of expression — a vessel of vulnerability and heart. Members of the Pepperdine community said … [Read more...] about Art Is Everything: Artists Define Art
Music Department Navigates Transition From Remote to In-person
Pepperdine's Music Building is one of the most obvious buildings located on the main campus. Due to COVID-19, students didn't have full access to the building and practice rooms. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanThe Music Building at Pepperdine has long served for music students to practice and learn skills that are pertinent to their success of becoming phenomenal musicians. Because of … [Read more...] about Music Department Navigates Transition From Remote to In-person
Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts Slowly Reopens Its Curtains
Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre remains partially open to students and groups for special and permitted use April 6. The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts allowed for more in-person, student engagement after lighter LA County COVID-19 regulations. Photo by Ali LevensPepperdine’s Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts will open more opportunities for the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts Slowly Reopens Its Curtains
The Pixel: October 5, 2020
The Pixel is Pepperdine Graphic Media’s weekly newsletter that highlights our top stories and breaks down what you need to know. Sign up to receive the Pixel in your inbox: https://forms.gle/AxrcdD4aonNrGyBH9 … [Read more...] about The Pixel: October 5, 2020