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Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound

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Photos by Sherry YangGreat waves of sounds and harmonies filled Smothers Theatre on Thurs. Oct. 19, when the Pepperdine Orchestra performed with the Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra and internationally renowned pianist Rufus Choi. Under the direction of conductor Tony Cason, they performed pieces from Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig von Beethoven and the lesser known Jean … [Read more...] about Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound

Hunter Hayes Performs at Waves Weekend Concert

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Five-time Grammy Award nominee, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes serenaded students at Waves Weekend Concert on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Alumni Park. The 8th annual Waves Weekend is Homecoming, Parents weekend and a time to connect with fellow Waves, according to the Pepperdine Website. This year, the Waves Weekend Concert featured Hayes who is currently … [Read more...] about Hunter Hayes Performs at Waves Weekend Concert

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Life and Times of the Band

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Photo courtesy of Shelter RecordsAfter 40 years of timeless music, treasured collaborations and a life full of love and support from his loyal fanbase, Tom Petty dominated headlines everywhere last week. Days after finishing their 40th anniversary tour, the unexpected happened. News broke everywhere on October 2 that the singer was rushed to the hospital and was later confirmed … [Read more...] about Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Life and Times of the Band

Artist’s Corner: Becca Brackett

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Photo courtesy of Becca Brackett From the moment she stepped on stage as a munchkin from the "Wizard of Oz" in second grade, freshman Becca Brackett knew she wanted to pursue music. "Music is my best form of communication," Brackett said. "Communicating with music just gets things across in a way that talking never can." Brackett is one of two new freshman members of … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Becca Brackett