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Community, Texas

Texas 63rd annual Texas Jazz Festival

Edward Green

The 63rd annual Texas Jazz Festival took place in downtown Corpus Christi at Heritage Park Oct. 18-20. Bands from not only Texas but across the country were able to perform on stage. Notable bands performing included Jeff Lofton Quartet, Verve, Latin Heart, TAMUK Jazz Band, Del Mar College’s very own MWF Jazz Band, and more. Music wasn’t the only thing at the Jazz Fest, there were a variety of food trucks, vendors for clothes and household items, and art for sale. The Texas Jazz Festival started in 1959 when the Del Mar College Jazz Club hosted a concert on campus.…

Entertainment

Joe’s Backyard Hosts Halloween Hardcore Bash Featuring Canadian Band

Lola Ponce

On Oct. 23, Joe’s Backyard transformed into a hub of energy as it hosted its Halloween costume-encouraged hardcore show, featuring special guests Reality Denied from Canada. The event, organized by HC Demonstrations, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate the hardcore scene. Sanity Slip singer, Sarynthia Marmolejo, played a pivotal role in bringing the band to South Texas. “I messaged Reality Denied requesting to perform with my band,” she explained, “they responded with what they would need to come to the states.” Conner Gibbs, band member of Reality Denied underscored the challenges faced by Canadian bands touring in the U.S.…

Community

Christmas concert returns for holidays

Veronica Vasquez

Veronica Vasquez Music is what we tend to hear around this time of year to get us in the holiday spirit. The Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays” concert is the perfect event to get anyone in the mood for the holidays. The Corpus Christi Symphony has been around since 1945, putting on such events for the community when ticket prices used to be $1.50. Now prices range from $21-$95. Mark Francis, executive director, has only been with the program for a few months but knows the importance of the event. “It is a Corpus Christi tradition,” he…

Campus

Holiday Music Spectacular

Gabbi Williams

Rumors of indoor winter storms highlight Del Mar College Music Department’s Holiday Spectacular. “There are some rumors that it might even snow during our performance, but I can’t confirm or deny anything” said Dr. Scott Hagarty, Associate Professor of Trumpet and Jazz. The music department will host their annual Holiday Spectacular on Dec. 1. “There is a lot of variety in the type of ensembles and music that we will perform” said Hagarty. According to Hagarty, the ensembles will include the MWF Jazz band, Del Mar Guitar Ensemble, Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, String Ensemble as well as several…

Collegiate

A love for music wins

Mia Estrada

Mia Estrada mestrada@foghornnews.com Before performing on stage, Gema Rodriguez got nervous as she saw people in the crowd, waiting for her to sing. “I always get jitters as I’m about to perform. I’m not as nervous as I was before when I was younger because I’m more experienced now,” said the Collegiate High School sophomore. Rodriguez showcased her love for music at Corpus Christi’s Kids Got Talent competition, winning first place in the high school category. “I had no idea I was going to win, and I was really happy, especially because last year I placed second,” Rodriguez said. “So…