Megan Cooney’s love for music sparked in fourth grade. She went to a school assembly where they showed all the instruments. The reason why she picked percussion as her instrument is because it was the loudest instrument. Today she is the director of athletic bands and associate director of bands here at Rowan University. A […]
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My Favorite Class: Concert Choir, Perfect for Non-Music Majors Too
In this first-person perspective, sophomore music major and advertising major Alaina Leinze, from Woolwich Township, NJ (Gloucester County) shares her passion and joy as a student in Concert Choir. Feel free to follow Concert Choir on Instagram at rowanchoirs. Let me introduce you to my favorite class at Rowan University. While I thoroughly enjoy all […]
Discovering My Passion: Taking A New Class Changed My College Experience
Alaina Lieze, a junior music and advertising double major from Swedesboro, NJ (Gloucester County) shares this first-person perspective on how joining Rowan Choir helped her rediscover her passion for music, improve her academic performance and feel a sense of belonging on campus. As a freshman transfer student at Rowan University, I was initially unsure about how […]
#PROFspective: A Closer Look at Music Education and Jazz with Jovan Rivera
Today, we are hearing from Jovan Rivera, a junior Music Education and Jazz Performance major and transfer student from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County). Could you share a few on-campus activities, clubs, sports, or events that you’ve attended so far? What was your favorite, and why? I am a part of the Photography Club, Esports Club, […]
Gaining an Edge in the Business as a Music Industry Major: Alyssa McAvoy’s Story
Junior student Alyssa McAvoy shares how she’s making the most of being a Prof
Rowan Alumnus and Band Director Mike Massaro on Music Education
Today we feature a Q and A with 2020 Rowan Music Education graduate Mike Massaro, the middle school band director at Kingsway Regional Middle School and coach for the Rowan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Music is a passion of Mike’s, and it all started for him at an early age. He talks about the journey he […]
Alumni Success: Catherine Chambers ‘16, Where My Music Education Degree Has Taken Me
Catherine Chambers (she/her) is a Rowan University 2016 graduate who majored in Music Education: Vocal and Education: Subject Matter. She is currently the Vocal Music Teacher of the Performing Academy at Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT). In addition to leading the vocal section of the Performing Arts Academy, Catherine has music directed the school […]
Alumni Success: Music Performance Major, Clarinet Player Lia Boncouer ’20 Joins U.S. Navy Fleet Bands
Today, we feature Lia Boncouer, who graduated from Rowan’s Music Performance program with a concentration in Clarinet Performance. Currently, Lia is completing her Master of Music degree at the University of Michigan. She discusses her undergraduate experience at Rowan, her journey to becoming a Music Performance major, and shares details on her recent acceptance of […]
Samantha Midili and Bianca Jeremiah: Two Women Leaders in a Male-dominated Industry
Samantha Midili, a senior Mechanical Engineering major from Ocean City, NJ (Cape May County), and Bianca Jeremiah, a junior Mechanical Engineering major with minors in Physics and Music from Bridgewater, NJ (Somerset County), share their experiences as women in the Society of Automotive Engineers Club at Rowan University. Samantha and Bianca are not just women […]
A Q&A with Terry Nguyen, Co-President of Rowan’s Neurodiversity Club
Today, we talk to Terry Nguyen, who majors in both Music and Biomedical Visualization and Art with a specialization in graphic design. She is co-president of Rowan’s Neurodiversity Club, a newer club on campus. Terry shares details on her Rowan academic career and her experiences as a neurodivergent student. She also discusses what the Neurodiversity […]
Prof Pairs, Love is in the Air: The Story of Scott and Kevin
In this read, we learn the story of Scott Garvin ’17 (he/him) and Kevin Gehringer ’19 (he/him). Their relationship began and grew in their time at Rowan. Both hold degrees in Music Education and Education: Subject Matter Specialization. Scott works as the Vocal Music Teacher at Clayton Middle School and High School. Kevin works as […]
20 Minute Radius: The Music Barn [VIDEO]
Find a concert-like experience without the concert price at The Music Barn! This venue, just 15 minutes from campus in Mullica Hill, brings artists, comedians and performers from all over the nation. It’s a great place to relax and spend time with friends while being outdoors and enjoying some professional live music. The Music Barn […]
Vinyl Record Club [VIDEO]
Members of the Vinyl Record Club share their favorite aspects of vinyl, analyze the authentic analog sounds of records, and welcome you to join the fun. Whether you own vinyl or just love music – all are welcome. Explore our clubs, honor societies, Greek organizations and sports to make the most out of your college […]
My Favorite Class: Instrumental Conducting 2
Abby Bernhardt is a first generation college student and recent graduate with a degree in Instrumental Music Education from Egg Harbor City (Atlantic County). Her favorite class was Instrumental Conducting 2 in the Music department taught by Dr. Joe Higgins. Tell us a little about what the class is. This class is a continuation […]
Senior Alex Brown Shares Insight on Rowan’s Music Industry Major
Today we speak with Alex Brown, a senior Music Industry major from Glassboro, NJ (Gloucester County). He tells us more about his experiences in the Music Industry program. What area of the music industry interests you? “Artist management. I’ve always enjoyed helping people, and I’ve taken that aspect of my personality and translated it to […]
#PROFspective: Perks of Living On Campus with Dom Natali
Today we speak with Dominick Natali, a first-year Music Industry major from Washington Township (Gloucester County) who lives on campus. What are you looking forward to about next year? I’m looking forward to my first apartment and not having people accidentally come into the room. I currently live in a suite. Some days I’m working […]
Music Majors Share Music to Listen to While Studying
Need some tunes to help you study for finals? Here are some recommendations from upperclassmen music majors. Spiegel im Spiegel – Arvo Pärt “It’s one of my favorite minimalist pieces. It repeats over and over, so it’s good to listen to when you’re trying to focus. I love how delicate it sounds; it reminds me […]
Meet Transfer Profs: Future Marine Biologist Malin Barnes
Meet incoming transfer student and Biological Sciences major Malin Barnes. Malin is a transfer from Eastern New Mexico University and is originally from Abilene, Texas. He shares more about what he’s looking forward to and why he chose Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward at Rowan University? Advancing […]
First Year Voices [VIDEO]
Today we chat with Nathalie Hernandez, a violin performance major from Feasterville-Trevose, PA, and Marc Rivera, a music industry major from Ewing, NJ. These two freshmen share their experience so far this year and what they’re most looking forward to during their time at Rowan. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video by:Max Morgan, senior […]
First Year Voices: Hip-Hop Artist Pharaoh Freer
Today we feature Pharaoh Freer, a freshman Music Industry major. Pharaoh is from Jamesburg, NJ (Middlesex County) and lives on campus. When you wake up in the morning, what are you most looking forward to in that day? I think about what I am going to get accomplished that day. What did I not do […]
What Profs Are Listening to: First Year, Sophomore Edition
Today we hear from Rowan freshmen and sophomores about what music they have been listening to. Nyds Rivera is a first-year student with a Writing Arts major and psychology minor at Rowan from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). They said, “My Chemical Romance is probably my top favorite but I have been listening to a […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Jazz Bass And Classical Cello Major Rafael Alvarez From Tampa, FL
Today we speak with first generation college student, Rafael Alvarez, who is a transfer from Raritan Valley Community College. Rafael is a senior double major in Jazz Bass performance and Classical Cello. He is originally from Tampa, FL. Why did you transfer to Rowan? There were just a lot of opportunities and my brother went […]
Music To Listen To While Studying, According to 7 Music Majors
Need some study music recommendations? Let students from Rowan’s music majors give you some suggestions. I really enjoy listening to NCT and Day6 when I study. They have both nice songs for background music (ballads calm songs) and songs that are upbeat and fun to keep you awake and feel more energized. How It Was […]
Seniors Share How They Have Grown From Their Freshman Year Mistakes
Rowan seniors Stephania Bocanegra, Alexander Brown and Aaron Lee reveal how their freshmen year mistakes helped them grow into the student leaders they are today. Stephania Bocanegra, a Civil and Environmental Engineering major from Cape May, NJ (Cape May County), currently lives on campus as a Resident Assistant at Victoria Apartments. Stephania started off at […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Radio/TV/Film Major Allison Bruce
Meet future freshman Radio/ TV/Film major Allison Bruce. Allison is excited to become a Rowan student and hopes to get involved in a music program. What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? I am looking forward to meeting new people and all of my professors. What is one activity, club, sport […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Accounting Major Lily Fuchs
Meet incoming freshman Accounting major Lily Fuchs. Lily will commute to Rowan from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County). Today, she tells us a little more about herself and why she chose Rowan University. What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? When I get to campus, I am looking forward to making new […]
Beyond the Classroom: Music Education Major Mike Massaro Directs Two Local High School Bands
Meet Mike Massaro, a recent Music Education graduate and commuter from Swedesboro, NJ (Gloucester County). He had the great opportunity to take his musical skills outside of the classroom and was able to direct the jazz band and marching band at a local high school. He tells us more about his experience and his passion for music […]
20 Classes at Rowan to Further Education on Race & Social Justice
As the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion stated earlier this month, “Universities are not exempt from facing issues that plague our society and threaten our democracy.” It is extremely important to recognize these issues and take the necessary steps to educate ourselves and those around us on the dangers of racism, to start making […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Computer Science Major, Musician Hunter Gareau
Today we feature Computer Science major Hunter Gareau. Hunter, from Shamong, NJ (Burlington County), is the first of his siblings to attend college. What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? I’m looking forward to the college experience: staying in a dormitory, making new friends, and participating in different activities. What is […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Africana Studies Major Makyia J. Green
Today we feature Makyia J. Green, an Africana Studies major. Makyia is a future freshman from Camden, NJ (Camden County). What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? I would like to continue with music, cheerleading, and dance while attending Rowan. […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Music Education Major Christopher Cinkutis
Today, we speak to incoming freshman Christopher Cinkutis, a Music Education major from Little Egg Harbor, NJ (Ocean County). He will be an on-campus resident and is looking forward to starting his college experience at Rowan University and spending time on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at […]
Meet Rowan #2024: Diandra Panasis Looks Forward to Her First Year at Rowan
Today we feature Diandra Panasis, an incoming freshman and Psychology major from Freehold Township, NJ (Monmouth County). She will be living on campus this fall. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? I’m looking forward to taking the next big step in my life at Rowan. I’m looking forward […]
Meet #Rowan 2024: Future Music Educator Anthony Demateis
Today, we speak to incoming freshman Anthony Demateis, a Music Education major from Jackson, NJ (Ocean County). He will be an on-campus resident and is looking forward to starting his college experience at Rowan University and spending time on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? “Next […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Environmental & Sustainability Studies Major Aarushi Gupta
Today we feature incoming freshman Aarushi Gupta, an Environmental & Sustainability Studies major from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County) who plans to live on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan?I’m looking forward to decorating my dorm room the most! I’m also very excited to meet new people […]
Pandemic Profs: New Routines and Calming Views
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from Lauren Repmann, a sophomore relocated to her house in Middlesex County, NJ, for the rest of the […]
As We Evolve, So Does Our Music
This article is part of a running series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center. This collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @RowanUWellness on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.Meet Allegra Giannini, junior English major, from South Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County.) Allegra wrote this article to connect the Rowan community. She shares, “I wrote […]
PROF Pets: Zazu
Meet Zazu! Name: Zazu Breed: Golden Retriever Age: 1 year old Likes: rolling in dirt and mud, being pet and cuddled, playing with other pups, and taking naps! Dislikes: when people fly by on skateboards — too loud! “Zazu is a Seeing Eye puppy, and I’m in the Seeing Eye organization of Gloucester County. I’m […]
4333 Collective Holiday Show [VIDEO]
Jayce Williams, a senior Music Industry major from 4333, a student-run music collective, tells us about his fundraising holiday show featuring Tigers Jaw, Oso Oso, Twentythreenineteen, Sweetpill and Typopro. The show raised more than 400 cans of food for the Glassboro Food Bank. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. LEARN […]
Higher Education Master’s Program Sounds Like Sweet Success For Rowan Music Alum Ben Wilner
Future college students will be fortunate to have Ben Wilner as their academic advisor. The Gloucester County native and aspiring academic counselor, who will complete his master’s degree in the College of Education’s Higher Education track this spring, didn’t initially set his sights on the program until his own interaction with an advisor. “He’s been […]
Joshua’s Home Away From Home: Wilson Practice Rooms [VIDEO]
An environmental studies freshman from Nutley, NJ (Essex County), Joshua Masucci has continued with his love for playing music and has found a welcoming home away from home within the College of Performing Arts’ Wilson Hall’s practice rooms. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Produced by: Alexander Belli, senior public relations and advertising […]
Don’s Home Away From Home: Studio 1 [VIDEO]
Watch Don DeWitt, junior music industry major and commuter from Monroeville, NJ (Gloucester County) in his home-away-from-home at Rowan, Studio 1 in Wilson Hall. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time […]
First Year Voices: Maya Norton
“Hey Rowan people! If someone wants to start a ska band (horns and punk music) hit me up,” Maya Norton. Music Industry major, Medford, NJ (Burlington County). VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may […]
#PROFspective: Music Major Dean A.A. Mason
Today we speak with Dean A.A. Mason, a senior music major from Vineland, Cumberland County, who rents an apartment off campus and commutes to Rowan. Dean will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: […]
#PROFspective: Music Major Steve Solkela [VIDEO]
Normally, our #PROFspective series highlights a day in the life of a major here at Rowan University, through the written word of the student. With sophomore music major Steve Solkela, however, we felt it best for him to tell part of his story in his own voice. A Minnesota native, the one-man-band will share his […]
Timothy Schwarz: Musician, Performer & Professor
Timothy Schwarz, MM, DMA, is an accomplished musician, elite violinist and inspiring educator at Rowan University. At just 9 years old he won a competition to play solo with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He toured the world as an Artistic Ambassador on behalf of the U.S. State Department playing places like Syria, Egypt, Israel and Sri Lanka. […]
Block Party Draws Big Crowd with Multicultural Munchies
Homecoming weekend couldn’t officially start without the annual Homecoming Block Party. Friday, Oct. 7, Hollybush Mansion’s front lawn was transformed into a massive celebration of school and national pride with the 2016 theme, PROFlympics. Complete with food trucks, inflatables, and giveaways, this year’s homecoming catered to students and families alike. Upon entering, students were met […]
