The Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) Choir harmonized virtually while singing the South African folk song “Freedom is Coming” in acapella on YouTube. The video
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Encore senior classes continue on Zoom
Of all courses in the Pierce ENCORE program for older adults, perhaps none is more timely and impactful than Maureen Feldman’s Staying Connected in the
Fall goes online
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has decided to keep courses in their online format through the fall 2020 semester, but some professors are
Wisdom through the language and rhythm of music
Maestro Simone Sello brought important lessons in music production to the Afternoon Concert Series last Thursday, March 3, in the Performing Arts Building Mainstage. Sello
Preview: Holiday Concert
Holiday magic came early this year to the Art Hill. The Pierce College Choir is hosting the Holiday Concert on Dec. 13 at 7
The Thursday Concert Series welcomes jazz extraordinaire Bernie Dresel
You’ve heard him, but you may not have heard of him. A distinguished jazz percussionist, who sold close to 4 million records and played for
Perform your heart out
Singers belting high notes and low ones, a musician strumming from a guitar, another tooting a trumpet and the plinking of piano keys are some
Music speaks to her
At 16 years old, most high school students don’t know their future path. Garineh Avakian was nearly a dropout, but because her parents recognized and
String Family Players
They play a quick four notes and ask the audience to guess the theme song. The audience is silent. Professor Garineh Avakian exclaims “The Simpsons!”