A Treat for the Eyes and Ears in Heiner

A treat for the eyes and ears awaits the audience this Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Heiner 209.  Yesterday afternoon, a preview of the collaboration between WCC’s Modern Dance students and WCC’s Contemporary Music Ensemble took place, with the performance highlighting student dance, music arrangements, improvisations and compositions. …

A symphony of creative possibilities

Music department welcomes students of all interests and skill levels. By Elisa Espinoza Whatcom Community College’s music department provides students the opportunity of developing their music skills through different classes. Melanie Sehman is the head of the music department and the only full-time music faculty.

The evolution of rock music (from the perspective of a (90s kid)

By: Tyler Kirk Those of us that grew up through the 1990s and 2000s have been a part of a very unique generation. The last two decades have been full of cultural shifts in all forms, and I’ve always felt that one of the most comprehensive and telling signs of…

Whatcom students active in local music scene

By: Tyler Kirk The local music scene in Bellingham features an arguably extensive and diverse collection of musicians in the area. Two Whatcom Community College students, Henry Dotson, 18, and Teo Crider, 24, have been writing, recording, and performing music in the Bellingham area for years. “I’ve been playing music…

She’s got the beat

By: Tyler Kirk Last fall, Whatcom Community College hired new music instructor Melanie Sehman: professional percussionist, mother, wife, and Washington state native. After only three quarters at Whatcom, Sehman says she is staying busy as the music department’s discipline lead, advisor for the Music Club, teaching three courses, and staying…

The rockin’ role of music in society

By Zach Barlow Edward Chatterton, 62, got his master’s degree in history at Western Washington University and is now a history instructor at Whatcom Community College. What separates Chatterton from most other teachers, however, are not the steps he took to get to where he is. Chatterton’s uniqueness lies in…

The power of bass

By Jeremy Rick Through their synthesis of music, movement, and art, the co-founders of Sacred Bass Sessions have created an up-and-coming series of social gatherings in Bellingham. “The key to the success of Sacred Bass Sessions is pulling together a lot of different communities,” co-founder Christian Martin said. Their most…