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On the State of Jazz (By: Preston Marx)
It is a commonly held belief that “jazz is dying”, or some may believe it is already dead. In this article, I hope to best communicate...
Joseph’s Creations
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Directing a Musical from an Actor’s Perspective
Interaction is a two-way expression. An actor must understand their own interactions and own expressions. A director must understand...
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Apr 23, 20232 min read
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Advocacy Through Music
I’ve always known music has a strong influence on people. But over the summer, my depth of knowledge of music’s influence on history and...
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Oct 28, 20223 min read
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The Wonderful World of Show Choir?
I am a member of my school’s most advanced choir: it’s called “Premieres” and it’s a combination of a traditional choir and a show choir....
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Sep 16, 20223 min read
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Discoveries on the Biological influence of Music
One of the most interesting opportunities available to college students, in my opinion, is the ability to conduct substantive and...
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Aug 28, 20223 min read
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Virtual Reality and the Future of Music
This summer I am working on a research study with Colorado University’s National Mental Health Innovation Center. The study is about how...
Joseph’s Creations
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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Promoting Health Through Music
Music and Wellness are two words increasingly positively associated. Music has been shown to promote wellness for all types of people...
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Jul 24, 20222 min read
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The Questionable Part of ‘AP Music Theory’
As I look forward to my Senior year of high school, one class, in particular, piques my interest a little more than the rest: AP Music...
Joseph’s Creations
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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An Exciting Music Program in New Haven (Rodriguez Interview Part 2)
Last time you learned about Mr. Ruben Rodriguez, the Director of The Music in Schools Initiative at Yale. Here is more information about...
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Jun 15, 20223 min read
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A Music Educator Making a Difference (Rodriguez Interview Part 1)
This week I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Ruben Rodriguez, an inspiring Yale graduate with an incredible backstory who is the...
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Jun 11, 20223 min read
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My Experience with Music-Based Mobile Games
Like most boys who grew up in a modern household, mobile games have been a part of my life since a very young age. When I was younger...
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May 17, 20223 min read
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The Impact of Contemporary Broadway Musicals (Interview Part 2)
In addition to his research on British classical music, Professor Nathaniel Lew has also recently started teaching a new course: Cultures...
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Apr 21, 20223 min read
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The Path of a Musicologist (Interview Part 1)
Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing Professor Nathaniel Lew, a musicologist teaching music education, history, and humanities...
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Apr 19, 20223 min read
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The Undesired Side Effects of Unexpected Fame
This February, I had the honor to perform as Jean Valjean in my school's production of Les Miserables. By far, this musical production...
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Mar 22, 20223 min read
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Peculiar Broadway Musicals: The Niche Genre of Horror Films Turned into Musical Comedies
Broadway has hosted some of the best musical theater productions of all time. Ranging from long-running productions like Les Miserables...
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Feb 13, 20222 min read
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The Fight for Fair Use
Everyone has casually listened to music on the radio. Maybe you’ve even listened to music with friends at a party. Say you were having a...
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Jan 26, 20222 min read
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The History of Music Education You Probably Didn’t Know About
Today, music education is generally supported by educators and communities as a key component of school curriculums across the country....
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Jan 16, 20222 min read
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