Category: Music

Music Industry/Recording Arts students, alumni work show of international band One Direction

Music, Music Industry Recording Arts

While hordes of screaming fans waited for the One Direction concert to start on Friday, Oct. 3, students and alumni from the Music Industry/Recording Arts program at St. Petersburg College were front-and-center, working the show at Raymond James Stadium. Three Music Industry/Recording Arts students were brought in to work alongside the international pop band’s touring … Continue reading Music Industry/Recording Arts students, alumni work show of international band One Direction →

SPC Music Industry/Recording Arts program, bands, venue named ‘Best of the Bay’

SPC's Music Industry/Recording Arts program, students and faculty named Best of the Bay by Creative Loafing
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SPC’s Music Industry/Recording Arts program and bands that involve its students, alumni and faculty, were recognized in Creative Loafing magazine’s Best of the Bay 2014 edition on Thursday, Sept. 18. MIRA, SPC’s two-year music industry program, was named Best Musician Incubator. The program, which launched in 2008, is dedicated to giving its students real-world training … Continue reading SPC Music Industry/Recording Arts program, bands, venue named ‘Best of the Bay’ →

The Helios Jazz Orchestra Releases DVD Compilation

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The Helios Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble-in-residence at St. Petersburg College. The 18-piece jazz big band is a college course that meets weekly to rehearse under the direction of SPC professor David Manson. Members of the band include jazz professionals, music educators, SPC alumni and current students at the college. The ensemble has performed at … Continue reading The Helios Jazz Orchestra Releases DVD Compilation →

Students to perform music composition written for them by Hollywood film composer

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Composer Larry Groupe also will lead a free master class for students and the public Thursday, April 24 When St. Petersburg College’s Community Concert Band takes the stage on May 1, its student members will play a composition written especially for them by two-time Emmy-award winning composer Larry Groupe. The piece, Heat Lightning, is the … Continue reading Students to perform music composition written for them by Hollywood film composer →

MIRA’s The Real Clash makes impact on Tampa Bay area

Music, Music Industry Recording Arts

Thursday’s issue of Creative Loafing features one of St. Petersburg College’s student success stories, “The Real Clash.” Under the guidance of Professor Alejandro Arenas, this group of talented SPC Music Industry Recording Arts students have put together a powerful combination that has a great groove and infuses positivity into their message. “This being the second … Continue reading MIRA’s The Real Clash makes impact on Tampa Bay area →

MIRA, Digital Arts students get up-close view of a TV news operation

Digital Arts, Music

On Oct. 11, students from St. Petersburg College’s MIRA (Music Industry/Recording Arts) program and the Digital Arts program experienced an educational tour of ABC Studios in Tampa. This was  an excellent opportunity for MIRA/Digital Arts students to network with local businesses to further their career goals while witnessing live and pre-produced television content first-hand. MIRA … Continue reading MIRA, Digital Arts students get up-close view of a TV news operation →