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The ISU Video Game Music Ensemble will be presenting their spring concert Saturday April 19th at 7:30pm in Jensen Concert Hall. I am joined in-studio by my colleague and co-director of the VGME, Dr. Eddie Ludema to talk about the concert, the ensemble, and the work our amazing students put into the performance.
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Roy Ayers was a visionary composer, musician, bandleader, vibraphonist, and vocalist. He forged a powerful and unique blend of jazz, funk, R&B, rap, and soul that was all his own. His music was brilliant, sounded amazing, and grooved like crazy. He died at the age of 84 in March of 2025.
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Director Camile Thomsen and cast member Norm Schroeder, who plays Big Daddy, speak with McKenzie about the season opener, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and other happenings that are going on at the Warehouse, including upcoming auditions and capital campaigns for needed upgrades.
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Artistic Director and Conductor for the Idaho State Civic Symphony, Dr. Nell Flanders, and the winner of the ISU Concerto Competition, Cortnie Hulse, join KISU’s Jamon Anderson to talk about the ISCS performance on February 21st. The evening will include works by Sibelius, Beethoven, and Gordeli.
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This episode of Don’t Call it Jazz will provide a full preview of the upcoming ISU Jazz Fest, happening on Friday February 7th and Saturday February 8th featuring the wonderful musician, world-percussionist and drummer Randy Gloss coming from Los Angeles.
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The last few weeks have been so sad for me and my family, as we watch helplessly from our home in Idaho, the devastation from the wildfires in Los Angeles. My wife and I lived in Northern Altadena for many years while we were down there, and our old neighborhood is completely gone. Obliterated in the blink of an eye by a brutally violent wildfire.
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Dean Kandi Turley-Ames talks with ISU alumnus Stuart Summers and Professor Karen Hartman about crisis communication, Stuart’s experiences at ISU, and his insights on proactive engagement in high-stakes situations.
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McKenzie Young visits with Sarah Rick and Konner Witfield to learn about Black Rock & Sage(BR&S), ISU’s journal of creative works published annually by ISU’s Department of English and Philosophy with assistance from the Art, Music, and Theatre/Dance Departments.
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Jon curates a playlist of some of the great music released on City Creek Records in 2024, discussing the projects in detail, revealing some planned projects for 2025, and shares his new year’s resolution for the ISU Commercial Music Program and City Creek Records.
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CJ pays tribute to artists we lost in 2024...that were influential to, influenced by, or part of the Alternative School world. It's a musical celebration of life, with tunes from World Party, Mojo Nixon, Ultravox, My Chemical Romance, and more!
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Merry Christmas from Don’t Call it Jazz! 🎄✨ This year, we’re celebrating the season with a festive mix of old-timey and bluegrass Christmas tunes. Join us for a heartwarming musical holiday!
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Listen to our conversation with Idaho State Civic Symphony Conductor Dr. Nell Flanders and ISU Director of Choral Studies Dr. Jeff Francom. They’ll share insights into Joy to the World, a pair of captivating performances on Friday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 7th, featuring the ISU Choirs, Camerata Singers, ISU Children’s Choir, and the Idaho State Civic Symphony.