The Benefits of Classical Music
Gabriella Sandoval, Events Manager and Liaison
Music takes art in many various forms and genres, with one of these genres often thought of to be jazz music’s sibling, which is classical music. Classical music is a genre that offers many benefits not only to the ears, but throughout the rest of the body as well.
Pop Musical, & Juliet, Gives A Happy Ending to A Traditionally Tragic Tale
Austin Price, Editor in Chief
The Shakespeare classic, Romeo & Juliet, has long been heralded as a great love story. It spins a tale of star-crossed lovers, separated by the complicated politics of their families. As we all know, this angsty teen drama ends in the death of both lovers, showing an end to a youthful obsession with the idea of true love. Shakespeare often gave his protagonists a martyr like mentality, making his heroes the saviors of the stories, even when no one needed to be saved. Romeo & Juliet is a prime example of this narcissistic narrative, as both characters are crowned with an idea of selflessness, each willing to give their life for the other, and each willing to receive death with open arms. Despite this traditionally tragic tale of excessive commitment and complex hormones, Max Martin and Tim Headington brought reality to the classic story, accompanied by an iconic soundtrack, and embracing the diversity of “true love”.
It Works! A Review of the Tour of Back to the Future: The Musical at the Buell Theatre
Eamon Lujan, Guest Writer
Back to the Future: The Musical is a new adaptation of the classic movie. With a book by Bob Gale, music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, and direction by John Rando, this timeless tale has hit the stage at full speed.