Art & Life

Concert Band performs with community at Coe College

On Thursday, March 30, the Kirkwood Concert Band performed in Sinclair Auditorium at Coe College. The performance consisted of Kirkwood’s band and another group called the New Horizons Band. New Horizons includes many community members who participate in both bands year-round.  The bands performed their top pieces. Some [Continue Reading »]

Student Life sponsors free activities

Between classes and assignments, students often look for quick ways to relax and take breaks. Student Life at Kirkwood Community College offers free activities to students to get that much needed break.  From bowling to ice skating to go-karting, there’s a variety of off campus options. Students only [Continue Reading »]

Gettin’ jazzed up: Kirkwood jazz program doubles in size

Rising interest in Kirkwood Community College’s music program has led to the creation of a second jazz ensemble this semester.  Both groups consist of six saxophones, five trombonists, a large rhythm section and a search for trumpets in the Tuesday/Thursday group.  The band program at Kirkwood has expanded [Continue Reading »]

Ceramics students continue work in spring semester

Shakespeare and Jazz: Kirkwood’s vocalists bring a mix of bebop and musical poetry to the stage

Ballantyne Auditorium was filled on Saturday night with the poetic lyrics of the Elizabethan  Era, bound together by smooth harmonies.  An assortment of jazz tunes also made their way to the stage for Kirkwood’s winter choir concert, which showcased Jazz Express, the Concert Choir and Jazz Transit.   [Continue Reading »]

End of the semester ceramics creations

Art students let the creating commence

The first 3-D Art Club sale since the COVID-19 pandemic took place on Nov. 10 – 11.  Club participants sold their pieces to raise money for the club. In this case, 70% of the proceeds went back to the artists. The other 30% of profits went toward the [Continue Reading »]