Music

Harmony wins Trojan Idol 2025: A photo recap

1Dec

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Harmony wins Trojan Idol 2025: A photo recap

Parker Henningsen Chief of Photography Trevecca’s annual singing competition, Trojan Idol, returned with two nights of performances, new judges and a fresh lineup of talent. The event, was held on Nov. 18 and Nov. 20 in the Boone Convocation Center, allows audience members to vote contestants forward until one winner remains. This year, Harmony McKee earned the top title after advancing through each round with audience support. Harmony McKee (middle) accepting the trophy for Trojan Idol 2025, being gifted by host TJ Weeks (left) and Briley Daniels (right). / TrevEchoes - Parker Henningsen DEK of Hearts singing the opening song on night two /TrevEchoes - Parker HenningsenElijah McMillan singing "Feeling good" by Michael Bublé - /TrevEchoes - Parker HenningsenHarmony McKee si...

Redbird Common Brings Christian Songwriters to Trevecca Oct. 6

6Oct

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Redbird Common Brings Christian Songwriters to Trevecca Oct. 6

By Jasmin Enriquez Martinez Features Editor Redbird Common, a songwriters-in-the-round event, comes to Trevecca Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. on the rooftop of University Commons. Redbird Common features emerging artists sharing their original songs. The lineup of artists includes Aaron Williams, Britt Nicole, Warren Peay and Holly Brand. Tickets are $25.44, with a portion of the proceeds going to People Loving Nashville, a nonprofit organization that serves the homeless. “All four artists are a part of Integrity Music, which is a record label, a Christian record label,” said Rebecca Jones, founder of common events and main organizer Redbird Common. Some artists participated in shows such as the Voice and American Idol. Mollie Yoder, associate vice president of ...

Trevecca Chief Security Officer turns life stories into music

25Sep

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Faculty, Music

Trevecca Chief Security Officer turns life stories into music

By: Jasmin Enriquez Martinez Features Editor James Hambrick signing his CD's for fans/photos provided by Hambrick While patrolling a vandalized cemetery at night, something caught James Hambrick’s eye. A man stood under a tree with a weapon in his hand, ready to end his life. Instead of questioning him, Hambrick stopped to listen. That moment would inspire Hambrick, Trevecca’s chief security officer, to write the songs “Talk About It Now,” featuring his granddaughter Erin Shark for his gospel country album “Somebody’s Gotta Tell Them.” The album tells real stories from his law enforcement career. “People are going through those difficult times and maybe contemplating suicide, and just talk about it now, talk to somebody,” said Hambrick. “So that song right there mea...

Trevecca student band Roarshack hosts HookyFest, a Nashville student music festival

19Sep

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Trevecca student band Roarshack hosts HookyFest, a Nashville student music festival

By Lauren Steinbrook News and Engagement Editor Roarshack's HookyFest flyer created by Landry French, the band's bassist. Trevecca student band, Roarshack, is taking the stage tomorrow night with the launch of HookyFest. HookyFest is a music festival created and headlined by student band Roarshack. The festival kicks off Saturday at 3 p.m. at The Coliseum and will feature 11 bands from Nashville area colleges, including Trevecca, Belmont and Lipscomb. HookyFest will feature a mix of originals and covers from bands including Sleep Naked and Scuffed Animals. doors opening at 2:30 p.m., with music beginning at 3 p.m., and Roarshack taking the stage at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. "In April of last [school] year, I was like Why don't we do like a big back-to-school kind of ...

Trojan Idol returns tonight with all new contestants

19Nov

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Trojan Idol returns tonight with all new contestants

By Lauren Steinbrook Staff Writer The annual singing competition allows audience members to vote for contestants to move forward until there is one winner. “We have a really great variety, which is kind of the intention behind Trojan Idol,” said Anna Gilbert, ASB director of student life. “We have a contestant who is a biology major, a marketing major, athletes, an RA—it’s just a great mix. It’s going to be a really good show. They’re all amazing musicians.” Music genres range from folk and country to jazz, R&B, and more. This year’s hosts are Addison McLarney, a senior marketing major, as the student host, and Sydney Rutherford, the ARD for the Legacy of Departments, as the faculty host. Gilbert, director of student life and Trojan Idol host, ...

12Apr

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13th annual Boonearoo set for Saturday

By Lauren Steinbrook Section Editor Courtesy of Boonearoo 2024 Boonearoo, Trevecca's free music festival, returns for its 13th year, to be held on April 13 in the quad. This year's lineup features over 250 million streams and will be headlined by pop country artist Chase Wright. Other artists include Julia DiGrazia, Moose Miller, Keep Warm, Tyler Maddux and more. "Our goal is to bring the Nashville community together and showcase high-caliber artists for free, which is something college students in this city are looking for,” said Adam Newman, event coordinator in a press release. “Whether you're a student in Nashville or just looking for a fun Saturday with your family, we guarantee an unforgettable night filled with music, food, and fun.” The event will start at...

New clubs offer students opportunities for community

16Feb

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New clubs offer students opportunities for community

By Sol Ayala Online Media Writer K-pop Club during Club Rush - photo courtesy of K-pop Club Photo courtesy of Lightsaber Club Trevecca students had four new clubs to choose from this year: table- top club, Trevecca full gospel, neuros, lightsaber club and K-pop club. Campus now boasts 24 active clubs for students to find community. Diversity among campus clubs has been growing over the past few semesters, with several making their official debut last fall at Club Rush. The lightsaber club is a unique new club formed out of the mutual passion for the Star Wars movie series as members find community through lightsaber fighting. Sophomore Nathan Tramel is the lightsaber club president, and junior Aaron Margerum is vice-president, or as they like to call themselv...

14Jan

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Paige crowned winner of Trojan Idol

By Lindsey White Rion Paige at the annual Trojan Idol Competition Rion Paige, senior social work major, emerged from Trojan Idol as the recipient of the trophy that marks her as the winner of Trevecca’s annual singing competition. Paige made a promise to herself in her freshman year that she would wait to audition for Trojan Idol until she was a senior. Trojan Idol was, to her, a farewell to the school and people she loves. “I was really excited to engage one last time with all my peers and I love the community that Trojan Idol makes. I feel like it’s a much-anticipated event every year,” said Paige. Trojan Idol wasn’t Paige’s first singing competition. She auditioned for X-Factor when she was 12 and made it into the top five finalists at 13. “It felt like getti...

Voice instructors adapt to teaching in a pandemic

24Oct

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Coronavirus, Features, Music

Voice instructors adapt to teaching in a pandemic

Students participate in vocal seminar while wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Photo courtesy of Professor Bakara Nkenge-Hinds. As Bakara Nkenge-Hinds sits down at the piano to begin her first lesson of the day, a mask covering the instrument she has spent years perfecting and a plexiglass barrier between her and the student, one thing is clear: this is not the way she envisioned her first semester teaching at Trevecca Nazarene University. Nkenge-Hinds, an adjunct voice instructor, is well-prepared for the job of training vocalists on a college campus, but nothing could have prepared her for the challenges of teaching students in the middle of a global pandemic-- a pandemic that is riskier for singers because of the airborne-nature of the COVID-19 virus. “Bein...

Students learn to navigate music while socially distant

24Oct

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Coronavirus, Features, Music

Students learn to navigate music while socially distant

Choir rehearsal takes place socially distant. Photo provided by Trevecca Marketing. For Selah Torralba, a sophomore instrumental music performance major, her current experience as a member of the Concert Choir is miles away from what she remembers it being last year. “There used to be rehearsals with anywhere from 10 to 30 people in one rehearsal,” Torralba said. “And now, any sort of larger ensemble is broken up into smaller sections.” Trevecca’s music department has placed its focus on trying to be as prepared as possible for the complications of in-person learning this semester, said David Diehl, the dean of the school of music and worship arts. “We took a very research-based approach to figuring out the best way to offer a quality face-to-face experience that is safe,” Di...