Born in Paris, France in 1938, Monique Saigal-Escudero is an Emerita Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures at Pomona College. At just three years old, during the peak of Hitler’s reign in Europe, her grandmother threw her on a train headed for a small city in Southwestern France: an act that ultimately saved her life. Her passion for storytelling would soon bring her back to this history, and once again place her grandmother’s courageousness front and center in her life.
Tag: Singing
SCAMFest showcases 5C and SoCal a cappella groups
On the evening of Nov. 9, Pomona’s Bridges Auditorium drew back its curtains for the Southern California A Cappella Music Festival, known more commonly as “SCAMFest.” The annual event featured performances from twelve 5C a cappella groups, one dance troupe, Groove Nation and groups from UCLA, USC and UC Davis.
The Claremont Shades give a sneak peak into SCAMFest
Ever wonder where the inspiration for “Pitch Perfect” came from? Look no further than Claremont’s very own annual Southern California Acapella Music Festival (SCAMFest). The concert features all acapella groups at the 5Cs as well from schools such as UCLA, UC Davis, USC and more.
Villaintines Day Queer Cabaret subverts the musical narrative
This Valentine’s Day, Spotlight MT — the 5C student-run musical theater club — subverted expectations with a “Villaintines Day Queer Cabaret” at Dom’s Lounge on Feb. 10 and 11. In 13 acts, a cast of 16 performers re-conceived some famously nefarious roles from Disney films and Broadway musicals through a queer prism.
Abbie on Aux: Rihanna’s surprise pregnancy announcement and ‘Less is more’ Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna shocked everyone with a pregnancy announcement during her super bowl halftime performance, but that wasn’t the only part of the show that shocked music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ’26.
Fischli’s Animals plays their heart out across Claremont Colleges
Studnet band Fischli’s Animals has made a name for themselves despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and a founding member studying abroad.
‘Gathering different sounds and stories’: CMC student Kyra Variyava’s summer of travel and music
After spending the summer visiting 10 European cities as inspiration for her E.P. album, “Sonic Skyline,” Kyra Varivaya CM ’25 understands how music serves as an outlet to tell stories of the world through her experiences.
Amelia Huchley SC ’23 hopes CCO Concerto Competition win is first step to making it in the world of opera
Amelia Huchley SC ’23 made vocalist history with her win at the Claremont Concert Orchestra Concerto Competition this past Saturday.
The masked singers: Music programs implement COVID-19 safety guidelines
How can high-risk activities such as singing survive during a pandemic? Music professors have tackled this question through uniquely shaped masks, social distancing, and practicing outdoors.
Chinese community finds unity in culture at Spring Festival Gala
On Feb. 29, the Claremont Chinese Student Association held its annual Spring Festival Gala, where students celebrated the Year of the Rat.