Photo courtesy of Callie Mechelke Junior Callie Mechelke began singing as soon as she began talking. Mechelke, an Intercultural Communication major, said she has always enjoyed writing and reading poetry. Mechelke’s first grade teacher once told her mother that Mechelke was reading Edgar Allan Poe. When she was 8, she added melody to her poetry and wrote her first song. … [Read more...] about Callie Mechelke Uses Music to Convey Emotion and Connect With Others
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Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting
The official movie poster for the Jan. 24, 2016, release of "Sing Street" shows main characters Conor Lawlor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) playing guitar while Raphina (Lucy Boynton) looks off into the distance. The movie grossed $13.6 million.Photos Courtesy of Lionsgate Laying in the grass strumming the guitar, choreographed dance in high school gyms and sailing away through the Irish … [Read more...] about Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting
Turn Up the Volume: Concerts Resume after COVID-19
Art by Leah BaeFans screaming as the lights in the arena dim, accidentally hitting your neighbor as your hands move to the beat or sitting down to catch your breath after the house lights come on — these are parts of live music that fans miss around the world. When COVID-19 required the world to come to a halt in March 2020, many forms of live music ceased to exist. … [Read more...] about Turn Up the Volume: Concerts Resume after COVID-19
Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays
I finished writing a new song yesterday. For me, there is no greater news than when people tell you they love your song, since that's when your heart finally speaks out loud. Reoccurring good news throughout my whole life has been the presence of music. I remember when I saw Lorde live in March 2018. Right before she sang "Writer in the Dark," she made a speech that I … [Read more...] about Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays
Fine Arts Students Return to Campus
Senior Theatre and Music major Sydney DeMaria performs "Valse Je t'aime" with accompanist David Fraley in Raitt Recital Hall on March 9. DeMaria was able to record her senior vocal recital after pushing it from the fall 2020 semester to spring 2021. Photo Courtesy of Sydney DeMaria When campus partially reopened in February, the University gave Fine Arts students access to … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Students Return to Campus