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Stan State Mariachi and Mariachi Estelar perform together in front of the Warrior Steps in the Student Center.

Mariachi Music, Latinx Cultural Celebration, and Sticky Hands at Viva La Independencia

Alyssa Villa September 16, 2024

The University Student Center and Code Red Entertainment worked together with Student Leadership, Engagement, and Belonging to put on an event at the Warrior Steps in honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage...

Photo courtesy Matthew D. Long

Stan Musicians Discuss Their Creative Processes

Natalie Villanueva April 19, 2023

Students from CSU Stanislaus have revealed that composing music is a journey with a number of routes, either disciplined and measured or spontaneous and improvisational. The music department here at Stan...

Outside of the Snider Music Recital Hall.

Guitarraganza Live Music Event Brings Guest Artists to Stan State

Veronica Sexton March 29, 2023

Students, community members, and music-goers alike filled the Snider Music Recital Hall on March 9-10 for the two-day international guitar festival “Guitarraganza.” The event hosted by...

Musician Kayla Just passionately singing at the very first live music event on the Warrior Grill patio. (Photo, Emily Ascencio)

Warrior Grill Holds First Ever Live Music Event

Emily Ascencio October 7, 2022

The Warrior Grill at Stanislaus State recently held their very first live music event featuring local musician and active community member, Kayla Just.  The event was held September 29th by the...

Entrance of Snider Hall at Stanislaus State. (Signal Photo/Morley Brown)

Stan State’s Music Department to Perform Opera Scenes

Morley Brown April 19, 2022

Stanislaus State’s Music Department will fill the spring semester with its Opera Scenes this coming Thursday, April 21. The theme this year is Spring Fling and will feature songs with an upbeat,...

Stan State Students Share Their Music Preferences

Alexia Garcia March 8, 2022

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Vivian Balcazar's Spotify playlist.

WATCH: Stan State students share their music preferences

Alexia Garcia March 8, 2022

Stan State students were recently asked about their music preferences and shared some recommendations. Their music tastes were very diverse, ranging from indie pop, reggaeton, metal core, rap and R&B. Victor...

Graphic By, Samantha Tonarelli

How Music Impacts Students

Shakeea T. Smith December 9, 2021

Music seems to be having a significant impact on the lives of Stanislaus State students. According to a Signal poll, 87% of students listen to music on a daily basis. 100% of those students say that music...

Photo courtesy of Dr. Greg Jacquay, general manager of Stanislaus State's KCSS 91.9 FM. 

Greg Jacquay: The Voice of Stanislaus State

“You are listening to 91.9 KCSS Turlock, the Valley’s True Alternative!” That is the phrase you may have heard if you’ve ever changed your radio to 91.9 FM, but who is the man behind...

Valley Voices logo provided by Mattéa Overstreet.

KCSS 91.9 Highlights Valley Voices

Rob Van Tuinen May 21, 2021

The student-managed radio station at Stanislaus State, KCSS 91.9 FM, has launched a new program titled Valley Voices aimed at giving students and the local community a platform for their talents.  Mattéa...

Photo of Stan State's Luca Mitchell from the official Opera Modesto website. (Photo by Mary Welsh)

Stan State’s Luca Mitchell Takes First Place in Regional Opera Competition

Michael William Jones May 18, 2021

Stan State’s own Luca Mitchell, a sophomore studying vocal performance within the Music Department, has been awarded 1st place in the age 16 to 19 category of Opera Modesto's Kristina Townsend...

From left to right, Guitarist Luis Cevantes, Drummer Chandler Miller, Lead Vocals Mari Anguis, and Lead Guitarist Stephanie Vershay. 

How The Pandemic Meddled With Bands: A Perfect Nightmare

Angela Gonzalez May 10, 2021

The pandemic has changed the way that many people go about their everyday lives. In the wake of concert arenas and other live music venues slowly starting to reopen, Turlock’s local metal band, Perfect...

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