The Collective Global Vision

In 2007, Jay-Z tied Elvis Presley for the most No.1 albums on the Billboard 200 with his broadly-acclaimed American Gangster. This made the rapper second with Elvis Presley for the most No. 1 albums on the chart; only the Beatles had more, with 19.

On November 8, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their untitled fourth studio album, generally known as Led Zeppelin IV. The band’s highest-selling album, IV featured several of Led Zeppelin’s biggest hits, including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” and their signature song, “Stairway to Heaven.” Upon its release, the album topped the charts in the UK and Canada and peaked in the Top 5 in Australia, the US, and multiple European countries. Over the decades, it has been ranked among one of the greatest albums of all time by such outlets as Rolling Stone, Mojo, and the NME, while it was included on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Definitive 200 list and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

In 1997, Aqua began a four-week run at the top of the UK pop chart with “Barbie Girl.” The Danish dance-pop group’s enduring hit also peaked at No.1 across Europe and was a Top Ten hit in the US.

Join modern drumming virtuoso and graduate of Drummers Collective, , for his first master class drum clinic since recovering from surgery. Alex will discuss his signature ambidextrous techniques, his experience recovering from brain surgery, and the interconnectedness of the two.

Join the members of The Collective Global Vision Live Ensemble for their recital as they perform a selection of Brazilian pieces on Wednesday, November 13th!

Adele appeared on Saturday Night Live on this day in 2008. The show earned its highest ratings in 14 years with a total of 17 million viewers. Adele performed “Chasing Pavements” and “Cold Shoulder”, both from her debut album. The following day, the artist topped the iTunes charts, while her album, 19, jumped from No. 46 to No.11 within a week on the Billboard 200.

In 2016, British artist Rod Stewart became Sir Rod Stewart when he was knighted by the Duke of Cambridge (aka Prince William) at Buckingham Palace. Recognized for his work as a singer and songwriter, Stewart was on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, which is part of Her Majesty’s annual birthday celebrations.

Start your musical journey in NYC this January! Auditions are open for international students for one more month.

Make sure you submit your application by the deadline to begin during the Winter 2025 quarter at The Collective Global Vision.

Bruno Mars released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans this day in 2010. The album features hits such as “Just the Way You Are,” “Grenade,” and “Marry You”.

The Collective Live Ensemble is back for their next recital on Wednesday, August 14th!

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the performance begins at 6:30 PM. RSVP to attend the Jazz Recital in person or on the live stream.