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Promising local rapper is breaking out

Promising local rapper is breaking out

Daniel Rothschild April 11, 2018

In the opening lyrics to the song "IDFWN," San Antonio native Izaq Roland raps, “You a John Doe, I can't f*ck with you” — lyrics that are made simultaneously ironic and all the more genuine by...

photo by Kathleen Creedon

Senior’s band Quiet Hours follows multiple solo EPs

Austin Davidson April 11, 2018

Senior music major John Morgan has been creating music at Trinity University since his sophomore year. When he lived in Thomas, Morgan created his first EP, “Quiet Hours,” in 2016. He used his friend’s...

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In the name of the Lorde

Georgie Riggs March 22, 2018

On Monday night, a piece of pop music glitter, followed by a storm of star-shaped confetti with “just another graceless night” printed in handwritten font, landed in Houston. A figure I had previously...

photo by Amani Canada

Benchmarking progress through culture

Gabriel Levine February 28, 2018

A permanent feature of modern life is technological envy. Due to the rate of technical progress and astute marketing, a new phone or computer only feels new for a few months until a newer, faster model...

Joseph Kneer, right, leads the Trinity Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal. photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

Behind the curtain: Trinity’s musicians rehearse

David Menchaca February 7, 2018

"Maybe I shouldn't have worn a sweater today," said Joseph Kneer, conductor of the Trinity Symphony Orchestra. He lifted his baton and began another run of the fast and regal "Awake the Harp" movement....

Lil Pump is giving rap a bad name

Lil Pump is giving rap a bad name

Austin Davidson January 31, 2018

Lil Pump is a disease within the rap genre. What started in the 1970s in the streets of New York City has now turned into a 17-year-old kid from Miami, Florida saying "Gucci gang" 54 times in a two-minute...

illustration by Evan Chambless

Pump it up

Hailey Wilson January 24, 2018

If you walk into any professional or minor league sporting event, chances are you'll hear loud, upbeat music blaring over the speakers. You'll hear music during timeouts, in between innings, during the...

DAN FORREST delivers a lecture on his personal journey to become a composer. Forrest himself creates his music by keeping personal voice, financial need and the needs of the audience in mind. photo by CHLOE SONNIER, staff photographer

Living composers present music to campus

Georgie Riggs January 17, 2018

“I’m not really sure there are music notes, or where they exist in time and space,” said Forrest Pierce during his hour-long presentation at the Celebration of Living Composers held in Ruth Taylor...

(From left to right) BRIAN BONDARI, DAN FORREST, CARTER PANN and FORREST PIERCE discuss the various aspects that have influenced their creative processes. A common theme between the composers’ inspirations was the importance of simple phrases used to guide their music. photo by Chloe  Sonnier, staff photographer

Celebration of Living Composers Series: Panel

Bobby Watson January 17, 2018

Unique and creative minds met on Trinity's campus, discussing their passions and inspirations both in their music as well as their lives. As part of Trinity’s Celebration of Living Composers Series,...

graphic by Tyler Herron

Trinity prepares for traditional holiday concerts

Georgie Riggs December 4, 2017

Though our thermometers might not show it, the Yuletide season is upon us and it is high time for some cozy Christmas music to figuratively warm us up. This weekend, the Trinity music department will host...

Musicians of the Music School of Henan Polytechnic University stand after performing an array of traditional Chinese songs. The show highlighted the uniqueness and evolution of Chinese music. photo by Allison Wolff, staff photographer

International choir performs Chinese folk music

Jesus Lozano December 4, 2017

The International Arts Vocal Recital held in Ruth Taylor Recital Hall showcased how vocal performances are capable of telling stories and immersing audiences in new cultures. I am in no way familiar with...

photo by Chloe Sonnier, staff photographer

Trinity singers return from national convention

Noelle Barrera November 12, 2017

Trinity's Chamber Singers were chosen to perform for the National Collegiate Choir Association in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The students and conductor Gary Seighman performed the program "Ring Out Ye Northern...