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Choirs conclude school year with two concerts

Story by Abby • April 12, 2013
The Baker University chamber and concert choirs and the Baldwin City community choir will look to end the school year on the right note with their two remaining concerts.
Potterton to leave after four years at Baker

Potterton to leave after four years at Baker

Story by Jenna • April 7, 2013
Matthew Potterton, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, will be leaving Baker University at the conclusion of the school year to become the director of choral activities at East Tennessee State University.

Wicks becomes president of state music organization

Story by Abby • April 3, 2013
Junior Billy Wicks looks forward to advocating for the arts while enjoying workshops and appreciating musical talent in his new role as the Kansas collegiate president for the National Association for Music Education.
Students showcase talent at art exhibition

Students showcase talent at art exhibition

Story by Abby • March 27, 2013
The annual student art exhibition has launched with paintings, ceramics and drawings for the Baker University community to see the talent on campus.
Smithsonian exhibit comes to town

Smithsonian exhibit comes to town

Story by Taylor • March 26, 2013
The traveling Smithsonian exhibit entitled “The Way We Worked” has opened in the Lumberyard Arts Center and will run through May 5.

Japandroids: 90s Alt-Rock for the New Generation

Story by Cassady Clinkscale • March 21, 2013
If you feel the need to step back into the 90s but don’t have a trusty time machine with you, it may be time to enjoy Japandroids.

The Republic Tigers: Soft Rock with Presence

Story by Cassady Clinkscale • March 19, 2013
The Republic Tigers, a band from Kansas City, provide soft vocals with a very alt-rock feel.
Plan ahead for summer music festivals

Plan ahead for summer music festivals

Story by Taylor • March 10, 2013
From Tennessee to Washington to nearby Kansas City, many college students are swapping beaches for crowded farms and parks to enjoy some of their favorite musical artists. March is a good month to start planning summer music trips.

BU Speech Choir set for spring break tour

Story by Taylor • February 28, 2013
The Baker University Speech Choir will be heading on tour during the week of spring break. The choir will be giving four presentations on the Civil War in various locations. After each presentation, a Civil War historian will lead a discussion on the topics that were presented.

Students take part in new internet trend: Harlem Shake

Story by Meagan • February 28, 2013
The Harlem Shake is one of the most recent trends popping up on the internet. YouTube videos depict a person dancing in the midst of a normal setting before the entire room of people, usually clad in costumes and odd props, joins in and begins to dance wildly.
Musical to depict 1940s radio show

Musical to depict 1940s radio show

Story by Abby • February 27, 2013
The Baker University theater department is starting out the spring semester with a musical, taking attendees back to the 1940s during the beginning of World War II. The musical "1940s Radio Hour" will be produced at 7:30 p.m. March 1-2 and at 2 p.m. March 3 in Rice Auditorium.

Music department celebrates 15th annual honors concert

Story by Abby • February 22, 2013
A learning experience, a long day and a night showcasing musical talents is what many high school students found at the Annual Honor Band Concert that was on Feb. 14.
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