Sunderman Spotlight: Eby Buscher
By Alex Pearson, Staff Writer What is your major? Bachelor of Music Education What is your instrument? Voice (soprano) What has been the most important part of your conservatory experience? The musical community, especially the faculty. There aren’t many places like this where the professors are this compassionate and dedicated to your future, or where there are this many performance opportunities for undergraduate students....
Sunderman Spotlight: Diego Rocha
By Alex Pearson, Staff Writer What is your major? I’m a Music major with concentrations in trombone, composition and conducting and a minor in Peace and Justice Studies. What is your instrument? My primary instrument is tenor trombone, which I’ll be playing for this recital, but my main focus is actually in composition, which will also be featured on my recital. What has been the most important part of your conservatory...
Sunderman Spotlight: Robby Napoli
By Alex Pearson, Staff Writer What is your major? I’m a music education major with a concentration in composition. What has been the most important part of your conservatory experience? I think for me the most important part has been the mentorships I’ve gotten to be a part of throughout my time here. Although there are plenty more, Dr. Talbot, Dr. Natter, and Dr. Dorman come to mind. I’ve learned a ton from those three about...
For First-Years Navigating the Music Waters
By Alex Pearson, Staff Writer Welcome First-years! We are so happy to have you here and wish you the best of luck as you navigate your first year. As you will learn, there are so many activities and clubs to get involved with on campus. If you are looking to get involved in choir, here are some things you need to know, along with some tips. Choir auditions are August 24 from 1-4 p.m., August 25 from 3:30-5:30 (along with the choral...
Sunderman Strings Win Heart of Rabbit, Set to Open for Sammy Adams
By Alex Pearson, Staff Writer “Step right on up, folks. Come on up to the podium,” came the voice of the announcer. The crowd of participants and spectators shuffled forward. Earlier last week was a surprise announcement by the Music Department that student groups could have an opportunity to open for Sammy Adams at Spring Fest if they could successfully complete a secret task. The crowd was full of talented students, all of whom...
