The Lockn’ess Monster

Twenty-five thousand rabid music fans descended upon Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, VA, when Lockn’, a force of nature and annual music festival, arrived in a wash of rain, floods and tornadoes, the Daily Progress reported. Lockn’ arrived on Thursday, September 10. Even Lockn’ proved ill-prepared to handle Lockn’, prompting a postponement of festivities until […]

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Faculty Recital Showcases Talented Department

After flowing down a waterfall of steps, I sat in anticipation. The Piedmont Virginia Community College Facility Music Recital was about to begin on the V. Earl Dickinson Building’s  main stage. Previously postponed due to inclement weather, it was held March 29, a sunny Sunday afternoon. Marco Escobar, PVCC’s violin, viola and cello instructor,  was […]

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Charlottesville Municipal Band

The principal oboe player walked onto center stage; all eyes were on the gentleman as he played the distinctive pitch of a Concert A. The stage came to life as the other musicians slowly joined in, tuning their instruments to the loan note, teasing the audience with a brilliant collective tone. The side curtain rustled […]

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PVCC prepares for charity band battle

The Youth Mentorship Club (YMC) is bringing the Battle of the Bands to Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) once again. The Battle of the Bands is one of the YMC’s fundraising events for organizations that work with kids in the Charlottesville community. This year, the YMC will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the Battle of the Bands to help the I Have a Dream […]

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