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Martha Gonzalez to Deliver Commencement Address at UCLA School of Music
Gonzalez, who received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2022, is a UCLA alum from the Class of 1999.
Read MoreLevitt on the Lawn Brings Live Outdoor Music to Claremont
As part of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents’ public programming, the series offers the broader 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community free, outdoor, live music performances featuring an eclectic mix of artists from around the world.
Read MoreAnna-Louise Walton ’14 Uses Practical Interdisciplinary Skills in Music Composition Career
Professors in the music departments at both 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and Pomona College were instrumental (no pun intended) in affirming her passion for music, and their support helped give her the confidence to pursue a career in music. Her time at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú also equipped her with the practical skills necessary for a career in the arts; namely, knowing how to write.
Read MoreAt Sunlit Residency, Cándida Jáquez Conducts Research into All-Female Mariachi Band
” . . . we often are scrambling for time to really have the space to sit down and do something like writing,” Jáquez said of the residency.
Read MoreIn the Media: Wooster Symphony Orchestra to Perform Piece Composed by Anna-Louise Walton ’14, Bargain Hunter Reports
Walton majored in music and began composing formally during her junior year.
Read MoreIn the Media: Martha Gonzalez Discusses Returning to One’s Roots with KQED
“Assimilation is part of forgetting,” Gonzalez said. “I encourage everybody to dig back into their own root cultures.”
Read MoreComedians Headline 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents’ Spring 2023 Season
A trio of renowned comedians will headline the spring 2023 season of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s premiere public events program, which will also feature campus visits from renowned writers, musicians, politicians, and performers.
Read MoreFischli’s Animals Rock Out at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
With their 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú roots and majority-51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú members, Fischli’s Animals are ready to rock out on their home turf.
Read MoreIn the Media: Claremont Courier, KQED Profile MacArthur Recipient Martha Gonzalez
Gonzalez, associate professor of Chicanx/Latinx Studies at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and lead singer, songwriter, and percussionist of the Grammy Award-winning band Quetzal, recently received a 2022 MacArthur Fellowship.
Read MoreIn the Media: KCRW Profiles MacArthur “Genius” Grant Winner Martha Gonzalez
“Music really grounds me in a way that’s not just about putting out fires [and] consistently responding to the urgencies of the world,” Gonzalez said.
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