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More than 100 people, both students and community members, showed up during the Union Station event to support the WSU Jazz Choir. (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

Jazz sounds on the Union Station grounds

Francisco Ruiz February 19, 2020

When Weber State University began offering classes in “Jazz Appreciation,” many students enrolled in the course faced a significant challenge to their grades. The course required students to...

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Performance art skills apply to more than just musical careers

Francisco Ruiz November 28, 2019

High schools and universities across the U.S. are emphasizing STEM learning, and schools that come up short in the budget often look to ma ke cuts to music programs. Also, arts and humanities majors often...

WSU professor Samuel Bryson conducts the Symphonic Band concert (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

WSU Symphonic Band provides a musical journey and honors veterans

Francisco Ruiz November 9, 2019

The Weber State University Symphonic Band fall concert took audience members on a musical trip to Tolkien’s Middle Earth, the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” and to the beaches of...

The cellists are ready to perform with Jennifer Erickson (Israel Campa / The Signpost)

‘I Am the Folklore’ highlights WSU’s musical range

Francisco Ruiz September 6, 2019

Acclaimed cellist and Weber State University music professor Viktor Uzur organized the annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival to give Weber faculty and students an opportunity to demonstrate their creative...

Sunday in the Park with George takes center stage

Sunday in the Park with George takes center stage

Colton Heward April 10, 2019

Students of Weber State University's Department of Performing Arts will take the stage to perform their spring production, Sunday in the Park with George, from April 11-13. Performances will begin at...

Devin Bringard performed a soulful orginal song for the audience. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

’Cats showcase their skills in annual talent show

Kierstynn King March 17, 2019

With eight acts, three judges and $1,000 in cash prizes, Weber State University hosted its annual Weber's Got Talent show on March 15. Francisco Ramos, a comedian who starred in both the animated film...

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, sits courtside during the pre-game festivities prior to the NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on Feb 17. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS)

Do you know your news? 2/28

Nic Muranaka February 27, 2019

1. Which musician, taken into custody earlier this month, posted $100,000 in bail money and has plead not guilty to charges against him? a. Rapper 6ix9ine b. Rapper 21 Savage c. Rhythm and blues...

The band Black Labrador posing for a shot after finsihing their set. (Marissa Wolford / The Signpost) Photo credit: Marissa Wolford

Polyphonic Shrines conquers seven shows in seven days

Colton Heward February 7, 2019

What started out as an off-the-wall idea for the local band Mother Lights came to fruition last week after completing a week long tour at different venues around Ogden. Mother Lights teamed up with local...

Gospel music festival inspires students to shine

Ally Nelson January 30, 2019

Choirs and singers from throughout Utah delivered messages of faith, hope and love for WSU’s 19th annual Gospel Music Festival in the Browning Center Austad Auditorium on Jan. 25. The theme for this...

Banner logo on station window. Photo credit: Marissa Wolford

WSU radio station comes back to life

Kierstynn King January 24, 2019

Weber State University's radio station, KWCR, is integrating a new art competition for Wildcats in an attempt to ramp up their familiarity on campus and throughout the community. KWCR is a non-profit,...

Lifetime achievement Grammy Award winning musician Booker T. Jones, left,  and legendary Jazz saxophonist Joe McQueen chat before their performance at Peery Egyptian Theater. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Music legends meet at the Egyptian Theater

Jennifer Greenlee January 20, 2019

R&B legend Booker T. Jones and Ogden's own jazz icon Joe McQueen met on stage at the historic Peery's Egyptian Theatre on Jan. 18.The two were invited by Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music, a non-profit...

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The Backseat Lovers rock Weber’s world

Alyson Johnson October 17, 2018

The Backseat Lovers performed at Weber State University for the first time on Oct. 13, as part of the festivities leading up to the homecoming football game. Though the rising indie-rock band has...

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