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Retiring symphony conductor Marlan Carlson (he/him) poses for a photograph on June 15 in front of a piano located in his office in Oregon State University’s Community Hall in Corvallis. “All of my training on the East Coast and in Europe has qualified me to teach in many music schools, but I have decided to decline all of those offers,” says Carlson, “Oregon State has allowed me to be an entrepreneur, and I was able to reinvent myself several times.”

Conductor, husband and traveler: Marlan Carlson retires after 54 years at OSU

Alexander Banks, News Contributor
July 3, 2023

When describing his life, Music Director Marlan Carlson believed good fortune seemed to rain down on him: from meeting his wife in Illinois to playing in orchestras from London, Germany and Japan. Carlson...

Photo courtesy of Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center Communications Representative, Jada Dickerson (she/her).

‘Tiny Kitchen Concert’ makes a return to OSU’s Hattie Redmond Women, Gender Center

Kayleanna Bennette, News Contributor
December 2, 2022

The Hattie Redmond Woman and Gender Center welcomes back The Tiny Kitchen Concert with their new addition of an open-mic and karaoke.  Held once per term at the HRWGC, the Tiny Kitchen Concert offers...

Oregon State University graduate and guitarist for The Yams Nick Batmale (left) and third year OSU music production student and bassist for The Yams Blac McEwen performing at a house show in Corvallis, Ore. in February. There are a couple house show venues in Corvallis, including Jugg House and iHop.

fishscales: House shows are reviving Corvallis weekends

Brandt Bridges, Columnist
April 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Who knew Corvallis, Ore. had a music scene? To be honest,...

Local band Minor Anomaly performed at Bombs Away Café the night of Oct. 22, 2021. Bombs Away is located at 2527 NW Monroe Ave. in Corvallis, Ore.

Modern Issues Scrutinized Accordingly: Corvallis can and should benefit from local talent

Sam Misa, Columnist
April 4, 2022

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. While Corvallis, Ore. may not have any formal venues to...

The sign of FireWorks Pub & Pizza located in south Corvallis, Ore at 1115 SE 3rd St. FireWorks  is closing after 20 years of business and will be having its last event on Feb. 5 and 6.

FireWorks Pub & Pizza closing after 20 years, hosting last event Feb. 5, 6

Katterlea MacGregor, News Contributor
February 3, 2022

FireWorks Pub & Pizza, aka Intaba’s Kitchen, will hold its final farewell shindig on Feb. 5 and 6 before permanently waving goodbye to Corvallis, Ore. and its vibrant restaurant, performance and...

The Oregon State University Program Council has announced that MAX will be this year’s Dam Jam artist. While the event has historically been held at Reser Stadium, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, this year’s Dam Jam event—called Dam Jam From Home—will be held remotely.

Dam Jam to be held remotely, MAX announced as event headliner

Millicent Durand, News Contributor
May 28, 2020

The Oregon State University Program Council has announced that MAX will be this year’s Dam Jam artist. While the event has historically been held at Reser Stadium, due to concerns over the spread of...

Akon performing his musical set at DAM JAM 2019 in front of a crowd of OSU students. 

DAM JAM 2019 full of hits from 2000s

Vada Shelby, News Contributor
June 3, 2019

Correction: We initially reported the incorrect title for an unreleased song played by student DJ Arii Mas. Oregon State University hosted the annual Dam Jam concert in Reser Stadium for the second year,...

music protest

Music program faces uncertain future, band director to leave

Vada Shelby, News Contributor
May 20, 2019

Students are still concerned about the future of the Oregon State music department, despite staging a protest rally on Thursday, May 2 and subsequently attending forum meetings put on by the university...

Students march from Community Hall to Bexell Hall and back on Thursday, May 2, calling for increased support for the university’s music program.

Students demand improved music program

Delaney Shea, News Editor and Nyjah Gobert
May 6, 2019

Students marched from Community Hall to Bexell Hall last Thursday to advocate for increased resources and transparency regarding funding decisions on behalf of the Music Department of Oregon State University.Fliers...

Divine, Oregon State University’s female a capella group and Outspoken, Oregon State University’s male a capella group, perform on the steps of the Memorial Union. 

Friday on the steps: OSU a cappella sings for all

Matthew Brooks, News Contributor
May 6, 2019

Two of Oregon State University’s a cappella groups put on a show Friday at the Memorial Union, fine-tuning the songs they would eventually perform at concerts taking place during Family Weekend - one...

(L to R) Wes Walker, Caitlin Garets, and Indiana Laub perform as AFI at the 2016 Corvallis DIY Halloween Cover show. Garets and Laub will be returning to cover The Misfits this year. 

Corvallis DIY celebrates third annual Halloween cover show

Donald Orr, News Contributor
October 25, 2018

Ghosts and ghouls won’t be the only things going bump in the night this Halloween weekend.Corvallis DIY, a punk music community, will celebrate its third annual Halloween cover show Saturday, Oct. 27...

Corvallis Experiments in Noise builds community for eclectic performing artists

Donald Orr, News Contributor
October 1, 2018

Puppetry, poetry and PVC bagpipes intersecting in one place may be an unexpected combination to witness, let alone at your local coffeehouse. Yet regulars of Interzone Coffee may already be familiar with...

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