It seemed that very few people in the audience in Gusman Hall were exactly sure what to expect. Though dozens were seated, there was little chatter. Attendees silently looked around the concert hall and pored over the program, hoping to figure out how this ensemble would sound. The 20-member ensemble, consisting of both undergraduate and…
Culture, Music
Britain invades Miami for Frost Studio Jazz Band concert
The Maurice Gusman Concert Hall filled with the bombastic sound of trombones, saxophones and pianos as the University of Miami Studio Jazz Band, led by professor Stephen Guerra, played British songs for its program, “The British Invasion PLUS.” The concert featured music by contemporary jazz artists from the United Kingdom. Guerra said he…
Culture, Music
Frost Symphony Orchestra brings 20th century classics to modern day
A glance at the program for “Gems of the 20th Century,” performed by the Frost Symphony Orchestra, might make one a bit confused. All three pieces listed were written in a timespan of less than 40 years and were standard repertoire, played thousands of times per year by orchestras across the world – but back…
Opinion, Satire
Satire: Szechuan sauce shortage shows why America needs “Rick and Morty”
It’s time to face the truth, America: we’re stupid. For a nation that prides itself on being an international power, our intelligence has lagged far behind. The United States lags in science, math and IQ scores. Of course, those statistics aren’t necessary to see that our country has become a cesspool of idiocy. America proved…
Opinion
Dehumanizing mental illness is irresponsible
Similar headlines tend to pop up after every mass shooting: “Gun ownership not to blame, but mental illness,” or “Man who purchased 12 assault rifles also once had anxiety, kinda.” If you’re not someone who has ever suffered from a mental illness, pretend for a moment. Sit and imagine that you have schizophrenia, depression or…
Culture, Hurricane
Satirical Facebook “events” help ease tensions during Hurricane Irma
With the news of an impending hurricane coming straight to South Florida from Sept. 9 to Sept. 14, news also arose that within those days, over 4,000 people would take to the streets of Coral Gables, lower their center of mass, fly their arms behind their torsos and channel their inner “shinobi.” All in the…
Culture, Music
Frost jazz faculty recital spotlights musicology
“Musicology is cool.” Frost department chair John Daversa’s statement was proven true during a music faculty recital on Monday night. Students packed the Clarke Recital Hall to watch jazz faculty and musicology professors show off their skills. One of Daversa’s own compositions, “The Turkey Song,” kicked off the night. Daversa (trumpet) and associate musicology professor…