I was taking notes in Advertising class when I first heard who was coming through for Fine Arts this year. “Canadian B---” my teacher announced from the lectern, as I mentally filled in “Bacon.” “Canadian Brass,” he said again, maybe in case anyone else had done the same as me. I’d never heard of “Canadian Brass”! So I looked into […]
As the guests filed into the Rawson Chapel, they were escorted to their seats by well-dressed ushers, and once seated, sat eagerly awaiting the latest recital. Recitals are a requirement for music majors and are always a blessing to attend. Nathania Munoz’s violin recital on March 29th was no exception. Dressed in a gorgeous ivory gown, Nathania played her selections with […]
The other night in church, we didn't have our regular orchestra and choir setup. There was something different on stage: about 200 strings players were occupying the Crowne Centre stage. Harps, string basses, cellos, violas, and violins-- the stage was filled. It was our annual Stringspiration!
On Friday, February 8, 2013, the student body and guests of Pensacola Christian College were awed and entertained in a concert put on by Brazilian musicians the Jaffé Family Players. From songs such as "Yankee Doodle" to the more somber "Theme from Schindlers List," the audience of nearly 5,000 hummed, clapped, reminisced, and laughed along with the Jaffés in a […]
Not too long ago, we had the Jaffé family players come and play for our Fine Arts. If any of y'all didn't know Dr. Jaffé, he was an artist in residence at the college. He developed a program of learning stringed instruments that is now renowned around the world. He was at the college for many years, and he was loved […]