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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records and FKA Twigs' Instagram page.

Catalaya Rates: EUSEXUA

Catalaya Demarco February 24, 2025

Words are used to express a mental concept of our emotions, thoughts and feelings when we can't express it in any other way. FKA Twigs went to Prague in search of a definition to her work ethic, struggles...

Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records and FKA Twigs' Instagram page.

Imogen Asks: “Have you experienced EUSEXUA?”

Imogen Brown February 21, 2025

Story by Imogen Brown  Words are used to express a mental concept of our emotions, thoughts and feelings when we can't express it in any other way. FKA Twigs went to Prague in search of a definition...

TJC Trombone Choir Invited to International Trombone Festival

TJC Trombone Choir Invited to International Trombone Festival

Bethany McWilliams May 10, 2024

Applause fills the theatre as the Tyler Junior College Trombone Choir plays their last note of “Dissymmetry.” Months of hard work and dedication have come together to prepare them, not just for this...

DrumBeat Picks: Editor Albums

DrumBeat Picks: Editor Albums

Santiago Nunez November 18, 2022

As 2022 comes to an end it is safe to say this has been a tough year for my headphones. This year I listened to new music more than ever before, but you probably knew that based on my previous music articles....

Fall in love with five new autumn albums

Fall in love with five new autumn albums

Santiago Nunez October 4, 2022

There is no worse feeling than putting your headphones on and opening a streaming service to listen to music, but having no idea what to listen to. Fear not, for I am always here to give suggestions relating...

Tackling the psychology within music

Tackling the psychology within music

Santiago Nunez October 4, 2022

Art is perceived in many ways by different people, despite being the same work. This is showcased through people’s experience while listening to music. It may appear trivial at first glance, but music...

Music for a weathered mind

Music for a weathered mind

Lalo Garcia September 13, 2022

Everyone is always looking for that perfect song on those days you just want to stay in when it’s raining or for when you go out for a nice sunny day in the heat. The DrumBeat is all about bringing...

Staff Summer Sounds

Staff Summer Sounds

Chris Crymes April 19, 2021

Chris Crymes Entertainment Editor Bright emerald leaves are finally returning to the East Texan trees and TJC tank tops are making their way out of closets and onto campus. It would seem our yearly two...

Band prepares for Halloween concert

Band prepares for Halloween concert

thedrumbeat October 10, 2018

Cecilia Kohl, Staff Writer TJC band department does more then just perform at games. They prepare for concerts that are held throughout the semester, including the upcoming Kids' Halloween Concert. Walking...

TJC Band puts on a terrific show at end of the semester concert

thedrumbeat November 13, 2015

The TJC Band putting on a terrific show. [metaslider id=2856028]

Strickland named Tyler Junior College director of bands

thedrumbeat January 14, 2015

Jeremy Strickland, currently assistant director of bands at Texas Christian University, has been selected as director of bands for Tyler Junior College, TJC officials have announced. Strickland will...

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Let’s Karaoke!

thedrumbeat April 14, 2014

It is gloomy outside, across many parts of East Texas. The sky sings with despair, the cries of rain and thunder, while the clouds float by suspended like feathers in grey evening sky. And yet, music still...

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