On October 8, the Audio Engineering Club (AEC) hosted their first Open Mic night of the semester and rekindled live music at Stevens. The event was arranged on Babbio Patio and included band equipment, allowing for a variety of different acts to be accommodated. Students who wanted to perform were asked to prepare 3 to 7 minute performances. The event brought together new performers, seasoned Stevens bands, and lovers of live music.
In an interview with The Stute, Trevor La Due, president of AEC, illustrated the outcomes of the event. When asked about participation during the event, La Due explained, “We had 18 separate acts perform, and they ranged from rock bands to DJs to a solo Violin.” La Due went on to describe that each act “brought something new to the table.”
After a year of virtual performances, La Due was excited for AEC to once again host an in-person event—“once the event was rolling I think we all had a moment where we realized just how much we missed this.” La Due also expressed that many underclassmen were able to experience the Open Mic for the first time, which created a “connection between the people who had missed these experiences, and those who were witnessing one for the first time.”
In terms of the planning process for this event, AEC knew they wanted to plan an Open Mic event towards the beginning of the semester. With a new e-board since the last live event, the Open Mic required teamwork and collaboration—“I’m very new to a role like this and I had my E-board plus a bunch of really awesome and eager first/second years who helped make sure all of our equipment worked and we had our setup perfect,” La Due expressed, “I feel lucky to be part of such a passionate and talented organization and I can’t wait for the next one.” Sanjana
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