Joshua Corey sings his heart out on Alumni Park. Photo by Lucian Himes Design by Abby Wilt Music makes people joyful — this is a scientific fact. When a human hears someone sing, their body releases dopamine in response to the vocal vibrations, according to Pfizer. Choosing to use one’s voice in the form of music is choosing human connection, local artist Brigitte Purdy … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Singing and the Voice, An Instrument of Connection
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Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio smiles at the camera in her professional headshot. Emelio will retire from Pepperdine this year after 22 years of teaching. Photo courtesy of Melanie EmelioWhile signing her contract with Pepperdine, Music Professor Melanie Emelio said she thought she would stick around for maybe two years then return to teaching in Houston. Instead, Emelio … [Read more...] about Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Won by One is Live and In-Person
Won by One performs the National Anthem at Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse Oct. 8. This was the group's second performance on Pepperdine since campus opened up.Photos courtesy of Lawson RuddWon by One — Pepperdine’s six-member a cappella group — returned and is bringing their music back to Pepperdine and surrounding communities.After a year of … [Read more...] about Won by One is Live and In-Person
Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music
Photo courtesy of Taylor Begert Taylor Begert, worship director of The Well, originally moved to Los Angeles to pursue singing and songwriting. Over time, he said his faith began to compliment his love for music. "I love the Lord and I love music, and getting to participate in the interaction of that in a communal space is just — it's just insane," Begert said. Begert … [Read more...] about Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music
Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
First-year Melanie Tadros snorkels in the Red Sea in June 2019. Tadros also swam in the Mediterranean Ocean during her stay in Egypt.Photos courtesy of Melanie TadrosFirst-year Melanie Tadros, from Northridge, CA, is an avid singer and a "Grey's Anatomy" fan who dreams of becoming a doctor. Tadros said her high school chemistry class combined with the American medical drama … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
