Dissonance: Why the Music Industry’s Business Model is Broken
In any vibrant town, live music is treated as the heartbeat of the community. We love the atmosphere a local band brings to a Friday night or the energy of a summer festival. But behind the scenes, there is a sobering reality: The music industry has built a modern economy that relies on the musician’s […]
Spanish Fork Woman Writes Song Now Published in Latter-Day Saint ‘Hymns For Home And Church’ Handbook
Nineteen years ago, Traci S. Law of Spanish Fork, had a song in her heart. That song, titled “Little Baby in a Manger,” has recently been included in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Hymns for Home and Church” handbook and has now been sung by congregations and in homes worldwide. Law, who […]
2026 ‘Lamb of God’ Placement Auditions Set for November 2025
If you have always wanted to be a part of a Lamb of God production, this is your opportunity! We have had two exceptional Easter season presentations (2024 and 2025) and are gearing up for our 2026 Easter season performances. South Canyons Chorus and Orchestra was formed in January of 2024 to present Lamb of […]
Creating music engages all the senses
With school in full swing, let’s take a look at how music — in particular, learning music — helps our learning. We often hear about underfunded schools cutting art and music programs in favor of the traditional classes such as math, science, language, history, physical education and sports programs. The question I want to pose […]
Utah Valley Family Friendly Performers invites community to sing at ‘Songs of Gratitude’ program
Come share your talents with Utah Valley’s annual “Songs of Gratitude” program. This program is held at 7 p.m. on the first Sunday each November. There is only a once a week Sunday Practice commitment during the month of October, as well as an evening before rehearsal. All practices are at the chapel at 400 […]
Real Rock Band: A local hidden music gem
There’s a hidden gem in our community that is turning budding musicians into rock stars, and it has been doing so for the past 18 years. Real Rock Band was started by Curt Gordon at the Angelus Theatre in 2008 as a summer student band program. Many of the students in this program are still […]
22-year old Noah Losito croons his way to second place in‘Spanish Fork’s Got Talent’
Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days showed once again that ‘Spanish Fork’s Got Talent.’ The festival’s talent competition that took place the evening of July 23, featured a dozen competitors who took the stage to showcase their talents from singing to dancing, to family musical numbers, rock bands, and even an Elvis impersonator. The stakes were high, […]
Families that play together stay together
It has long been known throughout the history of time that music brings people together. Whether singing songs, playing instruments or merely talking about favorite tunes, music creates a bond that is difficult to put into words. In fact, according to a 2014 study conducted across four different cultures, it was found that music strengthens […]
More than a name: 3 Morons Band proves music builds community
I strongly believe that, as Tom Petty said, “Music is probably the one real magic I have encountered in my life.” The benefits of music can be felt personally, in local communities, and throughout the world. Studies have found, and continue to find that music is healing to the body, mind and spirit, and improves […]
More Than a Name: 3 Morons Band Proves Music Builds Community
I strongly believe that, as Tom Petty said, “Music is probably the one real magic I have encountered in my life.” The benefits of music can be felt personally, in local communities, and throughout the world. Studies have found, and continue to find, these magical benefits; from health and healing of our bodies, mind, and […]