Music Technology for Music Educators Workshop- November 22, 2019
This workshop will provide hands-on use of current, innovative music technology – both software and hardware based. Participants will use controllers interfaced with software to create and perform music. The goal is to explore methodology and strategies to incorporate technology into your classroom. Friday, November 22, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. DARA Studio (4th […]
MTE 013- Matt Morgan from CHOUT
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WCSF DARA Session with Berlin Based Band Bark Bark Disco
Bark Bark Disco is a lo-fi new wave band from Malta and Berlin. Watch Bark Bark Disco perform live on the DARA Sessions of WCSF in Joliet, IL USA. The DARA Sessions of WCSF is a 30 minute program of live music and interviews featuring local, national, and international recording artists recorded live by the […]
DARA OS 2017 – “From Chaos, The Calm” by Jaeden Blamer
“From Chaos, The Calm” Written by Jaeden Blamer and performed by: Jaeden Blamer, Sir Chimez, Eddie Callejas, and Zachary Spreitzer at our 2017 DAR Concert. Be on the lookout for our upcoming performance on April 3rd, 2018! Learn more about our DARA OS 2018 Performance here! Helpful Links: Ableton Live Push Controller Rokvid Max for Live […]
Christmas Arrangement by Inspired by God Entertainment
In the holiday spirit, we’re sharing some new music just released by the band, Inspired by God (I.B.G.) entitled, Christmas Arrangement. Band member Kevin Campbell is a freshman in the DARA program and plays keys St. Francis’s Jazz Combo. We look forward to hearing more from I.B.G. in the future! Listen/Buy Christmas Arrangement on: Song Link Spotify Apple Music […]
DARA OS 2017 – “Harmonics” by Sir Chimez
DARA OS 2017 – “Harmonics” by Sir Chimez “Harmonics” was written by Sir Chimez. This song was performed by DARA OS members: Sir Chimez, Zachary Spreitzer, Eddie Callejas, and Andrew Rosendahl at our last DARA OS concert. Be on the lookout for our upcoming performance on April 3rd, 2018! Learn more about our DARA OS 2018 Performance here! […]
DARA USF Program Featured in Illinois Entertainer November 2017 Issue
Getting a Bachelor’s degree as a studio engineer and related audio arts has been the domain of downtown educational institutions, but The University of St. Francis’ Digital Audio Recording Arts (DARA) program has been making its mark offering potential students and those interested in the program since 2012. Studiophile talked to Jeff Jaskowiak Director of […]
Emmy Award Winning Music Director David Klotz to Speak with DARA Students | October 3rd, 2017
David Klotz, four time Emmy Award winner and twelve time nominee for music editing, will be discussing careers in music production to the DARA students on Tuesday, October 3rd at 11:30am. Mr. Klotz has worked on Glee, Scream Queens, Entourage, American Crime Story, and currently on Game Of Thrones, American Horror Story, and Stranger Things. […]
Sirchimez’s New Single: Fly
Sirchimez is a junior with a concentration in Recording Artist. His main instrument is vocals & guitar. Check out Sirchimez here: Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | iTunes Here’s an the inside look at, “Fly,” Sirchimez’s newest single: When did you release Fly? June 11th, 2017 What is the idea behind Fly? This song is about […]