Tag Archives: music

T3: Finding Creative Commons Media Resources

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Diana

Need to find an song or image to use in the classroom or for an assignment? Want to alter an image or reuse it in a new format? UW-Whitewater has policies and resources related to copyright and fair use that … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 9

Posted on April 9, 2013 by kyle

Punk Rock: An Oral History ML3534 .R545 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor With springtime on its way, you can now go for a drive on the open road with the windows down and the music way up. This week’s featured … Continue reading →

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Honoring Joni Mitchell

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Barbara

On November 7, 1943, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was born. I love her music, both when she sings it and when others record it, e.g., Counting Crows recorded Big Yellow Taxi and Judy Collins recorded Both Sides Now. If you saw … Continue reading →

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Tutti Frutti! (Friday Fun Stuff)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Barbara

On Sept. 14, 1955, Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti.” Did you know that the lyrics were revised to avoid censorship? See the explanation from The History Channel’s This Day in History entry. “Tutti Frutti” was the first of several hits … Continue reading →

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Drum Corps in Whitewater July 6

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Barbara

“In what is sure to be a can’t-miss event during DCI’s 40th anniversary summer season, the Drum Corps International Tour will return on Friday, July 6, to Whitewater, Wis. Top World and Open Class corps will square off at the … Continue reading →

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Music and more (summer in Whitewater)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Barbara

Looking for something to do in Whitewater this summer? The Whitewater Arts Alliance is sponsoring a Savory Sounds series of music and food at the Birge Fountain (lawn of the Cultural Arts Center at 402 West Main Street) on Thursdays, … Continue reading →

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Lecture series: Brazil, Russia, India, China

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Barbara

The Spring 2012 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “B.R.I.C. (Brazil, Russia, India, China)” and will help you learn about these emerging economies and how they are affecting world power relations. All lectures in this series are free, open to … Continue reading →

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Spotify your playlists

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Barbara

Have you tried Spotify? You can download it free, login with your FaceBook login, and then search for about a gazillion music tracks to play. You can create playlists to keep the tracks for reuse. Amazing. If you choose, your … Continue reading →

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Celebrate faculty & staff scholarship and creative achievements

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Barbara

The 24th annual exhibition of scholarly & creative works by UWW faculty & staff will celebrate accomplishments of the past year across a range of disciplines. A sampling of the articles, artwork, books, dance and conference presentations produced by 67 … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 9

Posted on August 9, 2011 by kyle

Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Politics by Lester Spence E185.86 .S687 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor Music provides the vehicle for the expression of endless possibilities. As a window to one’s soul, an artist … Continue reading →

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