There are some bands that are not notable for any single song or album, but still reside in the collective consciousness of society because they embody a universal mood or state of mind. Their music is streamed constantly and is enjoyed by a broad audience, but it’s nothing more than nostalgia’s subliminal soundtrack. NEEDTOBREATHE is...
The front porch of the Chase Residence, where I stayed this summer in Hillsdale, was busy after work hours — fragrant with cigar smoke, and loud with conversation and waving at passerbyers. Reminded of this image, I am thankful for the memories of this summer in the Dale — the summer I fell in...
Masks are required course material for the choir. Orchestra sections will practice separately. Ensemble dances will be minimized, and actors will be socially distanced. This is the fine arts at Hillsdale after the coronavirus. Despite new protocols due to COVID-19, Hillsdale’s theatre, music, and dance departments plan to keep students involved in the fine arts...
Any musical artist with staying power has a defining album, the collection of music that defines their legacy. For Paul Simon it was “Graceland,” for Katy Perry “Firework,” and if you’d asked me this time last year, I’d have said Taylor Swift’s was “Reputation.” That’s all changed, however, with the release of her 8th...
When Jim Holleman came to Hillsdale in 1997, there were only around 50 students involved in the music department. Now there more than 30% of campus is involved—and the music department chairman and director of Hillsdale orchestra and choirs is earning national recognition for his work. In February, Holleman was elected vice president of the...