Be among the first to hear WCU’s new Steinway grand piano

The Western Carolina School of Music will host the debut of the newest addition to their acclaimed music-makers in a concert on Tuesday Feb. 15. A nine-foot “D” concert grand piano is replacing an older Steinway model that has been providing music for WCU for 34 years. The Feb. 15 concert titled, “Steinway our Way” […]

Student dreams of sharing music with the world

Jon is unintimidating standing at 5’ 11”, with dark blonde hair and soft hazel eyes. In the classroom he is a good student. His professors say he is mild mannered in class but he always brings a unique perspective. His lyrics speak his mind, and his music is travelling rapidly across campus. With a snappy […]

The Koresh Dance Company performs at WCU

The Koresh Dance Company, from Philadelphia performed at Western Carolina University on January 20th in the Fine and Performing Arts. The show titled “Evolution” was preformed with dancers who moved with distinctive dominance to portray the of the growth of the human race. As the show went on, the dancing became more appealing and less barbaric. […]

“It’s a beautiful germ of a show”

     “It was amazing. It exceeded my hopes and dreams,” said Jonathan Cobrda as he discussed his Sunday, Jan.30, performance, “Sweet ‘N Low: The True Story of One Diabetic’s Journey to Keep Spirits High and Sugars Low” in the FPAC. Cobrda’s one man show shares details of his experience – from the extremely funny to the […]

WCU holds Martin Luther King Jr. poetry slam

Western Carolina University held a poetry slam in honor of Martin Luther King Week on Friday, January 21.

Vanessa Carlton concert rescheduled for Valentine’s Day

After WCU faced inclement weather in early January, the anticipated concert featuring Vanessa Carlton was rescheduled for Valentines Day, Feb. 14, in the University Center Grandroom at 7 p.m.