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Show PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Brings variety of instruments to life SNARE DRUM Used in the medievel times to entertain the crowd while they waited for someone to be executed. KETTLE DRUMS Gloria Estaefan help put these on the map in the USA. Olay! Looks a lot like the little drumming instrument used in Karate Kid 2. BANJO Andy from "The Office" plays this while he tries to woo Pam. Well—done, Andy. This particular style is the most popuar among those who lead campfire song-a-longs and Dashboard Confessional cover songs. BONGO .11E Has UVU got talent? By NICOLA PRITCHETT Life Writer If the try-outs on Jan. 17 are any reflection of this year's event, then students interested in attending the 2012 "UVU's Got Talent" show on Feb. 8 are in for a few surprises, the most shocking among them being the promise of any surprises at all. In general, school talent shows tend to feature a slim range of abilities, usually focusing on classical piano pieces and freshmen belting Les Miserable. Luckily, the UVUSA has something a little more exciting up their sleeve this year. The Student Association members building the show's lineup last Tuesday explained that they'd be judging applicants heavily on how unique their acts were and their overall entertainment value. The four surprise judges that will be selecting the final winner in two weeks will have their work cut out for them. Dane Carlson and Daniel Olquin are two performers among the 17 applicants that are sure to be favorites among students. Dane, who has been participating in school talent shows since high school, performed a hilarious rendition of Weird Al's Eat It complete with Michael Jackson dance moves and fearless vocals. On Tuesday, Daniel Olquin performed an original song, "Brand New Day" that featured both the ukulele and a kazoo and says that he's been writing his own music since he was seventeen. He's sure to woo UVU's female population with his upbeat Jason Mraz-esque sound and Archuleta looks. If Dane and Daniel don't sound like your thing keep an eye-out for a magic-show routine, a punk-rock band, modern dancers, and a trick bicyclist among the finalists performing in two weeks. The instrument used by beat poets to add emphasis on to their words. February 8, 2012 BUCCANEERS FROM B6 In the novel, Jim Hawkins feels a connection to Long John Silver that is akin to the father he never had. In Navez's production, however, the female Hawkins falls in love with Long John Silver, played by Jason Jensen, only to have her heart broken in the end. By KIMBERLY LENDER Life Writer Music creates a unique experience for everyone, playing on the listener's emotions and experiences, pulling out hidden dreams and ideas from the recesses of the mind Whether it is used to simply relax or while studying, music becomes a central part of life. The music department shapes an experience for students to share their love of music with a variety of instruments through the Percussion Ensemble. Students get the opportunity to learn to play different instruments from an electric guitar to a police whistle. The ensemble mixes a variety of vibraphones, wood blocks, marimbas, and other instruments that help develop culture in the students as well as provide entertaining and unpredictable music, according to Dr. Doug Smith, UVU's new Percussion Ensemble Director. It's a pretty diverse experience in expressing yourself. -NATE ANDERSON UVU SENIOR. "The ensemble has played over 100 different instruments just this last semester," said Nate Anderson, UVU senior. Smith works to give his students the experience to do what they love, playing their music. "It makes it an exciting group to be a part of, playing all of the different styles and genres. It's exciting for the audience, too, hearing all of the different types of instruments in one concert," Smith said. The Percussion Ensemble is a place where students create music. They create these unique experiences for everyone to be a part of. The ensemble is "very expressive," according to Anderson. "There are lots of instruments, lots of styles, lots of opportunities. It's a pretty diverse experience in expressing yourself." In the upcoming Saint Patrick's Day concert on March 19, pieces will feature fastpaced, non-stop movement described by Smith as a roll- er-coaster as well as music that will immediately put listeners in a good mood. Some of the pieces are unpredictable while others are "exotic [and have a] sexy, sort of tango feel," Smith said. The Percussion Ensemble performs in a way where each musician is continually playing and actively participating in making the music. "You get to play all the time. The parts are more active and you play instruments that you can't in other [musical ensembles]," Smith said. Percussion is a different way of experiencing music. It is a combination of listening and seeing. Percussion music is not just hearing the notes but also visually seeing how the music is made and what goes into the sound, according to Smith. Music can lead people on a journey wherever they need to go. The Percussion Ensemble hopes to lead that journey, not just for one piece of music, but also for the whole concert. "Human beings are music makers. Music's uplifting, inspiring and educational. What better way to experience it while we play the oldest instruments next to the voice?" Anderson said. "Percussion has been contributing to culture all through history and it will continue to do so." Be sure to look in the UVU Review for updates for the future performances of THE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The story is about a girl finding herself. JORDAN HALL The play also features an ensemble of pirates played by women. Instead of the traditional pirates, Navez insinuates that the women also make a living in the red light district with Long John as their pimp. However, these women are just as dangerous - if not more so - than regular pirates. To say that Navez's production is ambitious would be an understantment. However, it is because of the programs provided by the university, like the Senior Platform Series, students can take chances and gain hands on experience before they graduate. |