Music
![UA Choirs rehearsing for their Devotion concert.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1634-1200x900.jpeg)
UA Choirs partake in #ChamberChallenge
By Olivia Kurylo, Online Editor
• October 10, 2023
![The concert ended in a standing ovation.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Standing-Ovation-2-900x520.jpg)
Letter to the Editor: Unfinished
By Julie Cajigas, Buchtelite advisor
• May 1, 2023
![UA Graduate and Horn Player Jordin Andrews used personal experience with cancer to help others](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jordin_Andrews_2-1.jpg)
UA graduate and horn player Jordin Andrews used personal experience with cancer to help others
By Alexa Baumberger, Correspondent
• December 22, 2022
![Current WZIP members and alumni work together at WQMX FM 94.9. From left to right: Jake Herron (alum), Joe Headley (current WZIP member), Abbie Stopka (current WZIP member), Owen Pinion (current WZIP member), Rachel Evans (alum).](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WZIP-in-the-world-900x593.jpg)
WZIP Turns 60
By Savannah Johns and Owen Pinion, Managing Editor and Contributor
• December 11, 2022
![Nuance practicing for their Dec. 2 holiday show.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NuanceBW.jpg)
UA’s Nuance is Creating a Brotherhood Through Singing
By Alexis Raineri, Contributor
• November 24, 2022
Video: Akron Diwali Festival
By Abigail Stopka, Correspondant
• October 25, 2022
![Three women and one man sitting around fire pit in downtown Akron.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_3748-900x600.jpg)
Explore Downtown Akron at Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 22
By Savannah Johns, Managing Editor
• October 18, 2022
![Elec Simon](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ElecSimon-564x900.jpeg)
Alumni Elec Simon’s Talent Took Him from UA to Broadway, but Proudest Moments Come from Helping Others Succeed
By Savannah Johns, Correspondent
• October 3, 2022
![A member of VOCES8 coaches the students on stage at Guzzetta Hall.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Andrew-Paa-900x441.jpg)
UA Students Learn from World Renowned Vocal Ensemble
By Isabella Anderson, Special to The Buchtelite
• December 13, 2021
![University of Akron School of Music Presents “Hallowinds” Concert on Sunday, October 31](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ea0a3b0283e1e2a0cdee36a05dab6a7ced2d0c8ebd8f2e22b3c61d860c726780-rimg-w526-h681-gmir.jpg)
University of Akron School of Music Presents “Hallowinds” Concert on Sunday, October 31
By Abigail Geiser, Correspondent
• October 25, 2021
![Rap duo Atmosphere performs at Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY in Jan. 2020, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Music_Industry_Struggles-900x675.jpg)
Live Music Industry Struggles to Stay Afloat Throughout Pandemic
By Stephanie Fairchild, Social Media Editor
• November 16, 2020
![Band members John Anthony, Ed Davis and Jackie Popovec performing to a sold-out crowd.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The_Vindys_Live.jpg)
The Vindys Perform at Music Box Supper Club to Sold-Out Crowd
By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor
• November 5, 2019
![The band consists of songwriters Collin Krause and Austin Krause-Thompson, jazz percussionist John Merikoski, classical upright bassist John Williams and banjo player Travis Kowalsky.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Way_Down-900x675.jpg)
Way Down Wanderers Performing at Happy Days Lodge
By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor
• October 29, 2019
![Members of The Vindys from left to right: John Anthony, Ed Davis, Jackie Popovec and Rick Deak.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Vindys.jpg)
Youngstown Based Band Performing at Music Box Supper Club
By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor
• October 22, 2019
![Judy Schwager (right) looked to collaborate with The University of Akron as one of her first tasks as Trinity United Church of Christ’s director of music.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Church_Choir.jpg)
Original Song by UA Student to be Performed in Local Church
By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• October 15, 2019
![Vinay Parameswaran leads the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra during the 2018-19 season.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/COYO111618_815-900x600.jpg)
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra 2019-20 Season Begins Next Month
By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• October 8, 2019
![The Jazz fusion band that celebrated a birthday bash for Scales on Sept. 14, includes (left to right) Elon JD, Jonathan Scales and Maison Guidry.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Fourchestra-900x675.jpg)
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Visits Akron, Showcases Unique Musical Processes
By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• September 26, 2019
![One of the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s performances in early 2018.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Akron_Symphony_Orchestra.jpg)
Akron Symphony Orchestra to Explore Art of Russian Music
By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• September 16, 2019
![Shawn James, an up and coming blues and soul music artist, will visit Akron on Sept. 26.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Shawn_James.png)
Independent Singer-Songwriter Shawn James to Perform at Musica
By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor
• September 16, 2019
![The ladies of Alpha Gamma Delta perform Footloose on stage during Songfest 2017.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/maxresdefault.jpg)
Songfest’s “A Red Carpet Affair” to Commence Sunday
By José Suárez, Reporter
• April 12, 2019
![Throughout his performance, Nelly’s Echo encouraged the audience to sing along if they knew the lyrics.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NellysEcho-OnStage-900x675.jpg)
Nelly’s Echo Performs to Inspire Positivity, Originality in Audience
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• February 11, 2019
![An audience gathers to watch Zoso, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, at Lock 3 in Akron, Ohio.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lock-3-900x718.jpg)
Lock 3 Charity Concert Features Zoso, Outside Voices
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• September 11, 2018
![Brenna Lynn created the cover of her album using white Christmas lights and a sheet hanging in her bedroom. (Photo Courtesy of Brenna Lynn)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AlbumCover-900x892.jpg)
Local Musician Releases First Album, Shows Life Challenges Through Lyrics
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
• April 19, 2018
![(Photo courtesy of The Akron Symphony)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/009135_HP2_AKR_500x500.jpg)
Akron Symphony to Perform Score from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” on April 21
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• April 19, 2018
![Victoria Schurr, the President of Kanga Blue (center) said the group’s name is a play on The University of Akron’s mascot, the kangaroo. (Photo courtesy of Adam Michel)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/KangaBlue-900x600.jpg)
Kanga Blue: The Barden Bellas of Akron
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
• March 22, 2018
![(Image courtesy of @LuvAbstract on Instagram)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/luv1.png)
Akron Musician Finds Inspiration in Hometown Influence
By Celeste Houmard
• October 16, 2017
![Guest cellist, Tony Rymer.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/TonyRymer.jpg)
Akron Symphony’s Opening Night: The Slavic Soul
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• September 22, 2017
![UA composer, James Wilding.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Tuesday-Musical-1498x1000.jpg)
Tuesday Musical: Prelude! Opens September 16
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• September 15, 2017
“Songs for a New World” Coming to Akron in September
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• August 28, 2017
![Singer-songwriter Mike Edel promotes his recent album India, Seattle.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/editmike-900x600.jpg)
Canadian musician makes his Akron debut
By Sofia, Arts & Life Editor
• February 22, 2016
![Choir director Marie Bucoy-Calavan directs the composite choir of Lakewood high, Lake high, and the UA chorus in the finale of the Vocal Choral Fest Concert.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_44271-900x802.jpg)
Choral Fest hits all the right notes
By John Rachal, Writer
• February 8, 2016
![Pianist Cedric Talbert and bass player Nick Golina perform at Mondays jazz concert](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_5564-900x675.jpg)
Students jazz things up at Guzzetta
By Jaclyn Scarborough, writer
• December 9, 2015
![Ayea Cetin (left) and Katsuya Yuasa perform at Guzzetta Tuesday, Nov. 24.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_5266-900x675.jpg)
Lunchtime concert transcends cultural barriers
By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer
• November 30, 2015
![Grammy Award winner teaches class at Guzzetta](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/clarinetist-842x900.png)
Grammy Award winner teaches class at Guzzetta
By Julie Mullet
• November 16, 2015
UA Music Ensemble performs at Guzzetta
By Ashlee Fields, Page Designer
• November 12, 2015
![Performers play tuba on Guzzetta stage.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_0533.jpg)
Octubafest comes to Akron
By Julie Mullet, Writer
• October 28, 2015
![Synchronizing passion into career](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_6233-900x600.jpg)
Synchronizing passion into career
By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer
• October 21, 2015
UA gets jazzed up
By Julie Mullet, Writer
• October 14, 2015
![Oltmanns, Wilding, Reinhuber and Metchkov perform together at the UA/YSU Keyboard Festival.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_03991-900x675.jpg)
Keyboard Festival thrills at Guzzetta
By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer
• October 5, 2015
UA’s school of music presents Woodwind Night
By Elizabeth Zumbach, Arts & Life Writer
• April 22, 2015
![University Singers perform Non nobis domine as part of their Holiday Hyms concert](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_29161-900x672.jpg)
University Singers perform at Guzzetta
By Dakota Phillips, Copy Editor
• December 3, 2014
![Solaris performs at Guzzetta Recital Hall](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Solaris-900x675.png)
Faculty quintet “Solaris” performs at Guzzetta
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 17, 2014
![Michelle Strong and Chris Foldi sing Crystal with Mike Crooker and Rob Crossley in the background](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_2790-2-900x600.jpg)
Frigid Touch holds CD release show
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• November 17, 2014
![Singer Dan Smith leads Bastille in their performance at E.J. Thomas Hall.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rsz_bastilleresized-900x598.jpg)
Bastille gives lively performance at E.J. Thomas Hall
By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
• October 28, 2014
![The band urges the crowd to clap and sing along.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC08576-900x598.jpg)
Rising band Grizfolk performs at Akron
By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
• October 27, 2014
![UA Concert Choir performing at Guzzetta Recital Hall](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-6-900x675.jpeg)
UA Choirs put on “Roots and Wings” performance
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• October 23, 2014
![Performers finishing Langston Hughes work](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/events-and-cv-022-900x598.jpg)
Langston Hughes’ “Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz”
By Mary Menzemer, Opinion Editor
• October 23, 2014
![Jackson Browne and his band performing](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/events-and-cv-012-900x598.jpg)
Jackson Browne comes back to E.J.
By Mary Menzemer, Opinion Editor
• October 23, 2014
![The cappella group puts on an amazing performance and gets the crowd on their feet](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pentatonixx.jpg)
Pentatonix wows E.J.
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• October 1, 2014
![Members of the Orchid Ensemble play an original for the students and faculty attending the workshop](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-27-900x675.jpeg)
Orchid Ensemble holds workshop for China Week
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• October 1, 2014
![Donovan Laughlin and Teresa Bellamy pose for a photo after the evenings performance](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/UA-Symphony-2-900x675.jpg)
UA Symphony Orchestra performs at First Congregational Church
By Judy Nelson, Arts & Life Writer
• October 1, 2014
![Mark Kellogg performing at Guzzetta Recital Hall](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-8.jpeg)
Eastman Trombonist visits UA
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• September 24, 2014
![Nick Wilkinson and the Featured Players](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-141.jpeg)
Nick Wilkinson and the Featured Players take to the Civic
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• September 24, 2014
![The Brothers Band performs on their own porch](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image-2.jpeg)
Porch Rokr jams out at Highland Square
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• September 24, 2014
![Two UA Students Take a Selfie with Radio Romance in the Background](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_0329.jpg)
Radio Romance brings E.J. a new twist to country
By Nicholas Summers, Arts and Life Editor
• September 12, 2014
Cyrus’ “Bangerz” is fairly awkward but vocally sound
By Beau Brown, Copy Editor
• October 15, 2013
Symphony heard on campus
By Megan Bodenschatz, Arts & Life Editor
• September 19, 2013
Country band rocks lunch
By Heather Beyer, Editor-in-Chief
• September 5, 2013
The world should be “Tuning In”
By Heather Beyer, Editor-in-Chief
• August 28, 2013
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