Legendary Film Composer Passes Away

One of the world's most valuable film composers of our time, namely John Barry, sadly passed away this weekend at the age of 77. John Barry was mostly known for his extensive contribution to the James Bond movies, having composed music for 12 of them. His most awarded works however are found amongst films such as Dances with Wolves, Born Free, and Out of America, for which he won Oscars. Barry composed soundtracks to over a hundred movies throughout his lifetime, amongst many other works for television series, musicals, and artists. Having acquired five Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and two Lifetime Achievement Awards, he has left a trace on this earth far greater than suspected. R.I.P. John Barry.

Be There!

Master Class with Eugenie Russo


Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bird Studio, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.


Ballade in g minor, Op. 23
Frédéric Chopin
1810-1849
Joseph Wei ‘13
from the studio of Galina Barskaya


Polonaise in c# minor, Op. 26 No. 1
Frédéric Chopin
Kirsten Wright ‘12
from the studio of Robert Ward


Prelude in G major, Op. 32 No. 5
Sergei Rachmaninoff
1873-1943
Emma Crow-Willard ‘11
from the studio of Junko Ueno Garrett

CONTROL 2.25.2011

The Avalon in Hollywood is one of the trendiest yet afforable night clubs in the area. The club brings in big names in hip-hop, pop, and house/electro music. On February 25, the weekly event CONTROL is featuring headliners Designer Drugs, Mustard Pimp, and Lucky Date ft. Sue Cho. However, the opening acts are closer to my heart. Sacramento DJs Mike Diamond and My Cousin Vinny will be performing at the Avalon for the first time. I first heard Mike Diamond, formerly Diamondmonster, at a hipster-esque house party during my sophomore year of high school. I have been a devoted fan ever since. So naturally I will be attending this event, along with the mass exodus of Sacramentans who have already been planning carpools and caravans. To purchase tickets and receive more information, please visit

http://avalonhollywood.com/2011/02/25/control-2-25-11-designer-drugs-mustard-pimp-lucky-date-featuring-sue-cho/

January Album Releases

If you're getting tired of your current play-list I am happy to inform you some great albums have been just been released for your listening pleasure. January 25th proved to be a magical day as far as album releases go. Check out this hefty list courtesy of LA Music Blog. (Cold War Kids and LCD Sound System- I'm a little overwhelmed!)

Cold War Kids- Mine is Yours
Amos Lee- Mission Bell
The Get up Kids- There are Rules
Iron & Wine- Kiss Each Other Clean
Lovedrug- EP Part III
Cloud Nothings- Cloud Nothings
Corrine Bailey Rae- Love EP
David Guetta- One More Love
Death- Spiritual, Mental, Physical
Deerhoof- Deerhoof Vs. Evil
Gang of Four- Content
Hello Seahorse- Lejos
LCD Soundsystem- London Sessions
Wanda Jackson- The Party Ain't Over
Praxis [Buckethead]- Profanation: Preparation For A Coming Darkness

Excited? Me too.

LA Chamber Orchestra This Saturday!

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

presents

Haydn's Drum Roll

Featuring the music of Mozart, Lutoslawski, and Haydn

Jan 22 at 8 pm at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

only 2 blocks away from the Americana.

Follow this link for more information and program notes

http://www.laco.org/performances/147/

As students we get great discounts from LACO http://www.laco.org/college/

Interested in The Occidental College Chorus?

Music of the People, by the People, for the People

*The Occidental College Music Department*

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*Music of the People, by the People, for the People***

*Karen Benjamin '83, soprano*

*Alan Chapman (former Oxy professor), bass and vocals*

*Cedric Berry, bass*

*Victoria Kirsch, piano
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A concert of 19th-century American folk songs,

spirituals and Hutchinson Family songs

conceived and produced by Karen Benjamin

*Friday, January 28, 2011*

*Bird Studio*

*12:30 – 1:25 p.m.*

*CSP 99*

*Free*