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penguin SPOTLIGHT by Julia Cohen
Got performance anxiety? You’re not alone. On October 11th, NEC will be one of the first conservatories in the country to pre-screen John Beder’s Composed, a documentary examining this common challenge. A native of Boston, Beder attended the Boston Arts Academy and graduated from Boston University, where he studied three years of classical percussion before swtitching to film studies. As a former member of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Beder understands the pressure and anxiety of classical musicians and decided to create a documentary exploring the causes as well as discussing paths to using adrenaline to your advantage.
JC: What inspired you to produce this documentary? JB: Originally I became interested in this subject when speaking with a good friend and cast member of the film, Matt Decker. Matt and I were discussing beta-blockers, more specifically how no one really talks about them. Certainly there are some musicians more comfortable discussing them than others but it reminded me of my time in college where I was a music performance major and suffered from performance anxiety. While a student I was shocked by this sudden inability to perform. My hands would shake, my heart would race, and extreme doubt filled my mind about how I may or may not perform as I did in the practice room. It was strange how I’d forgotten, or blocked, these memories and was intrigued by the idea of discussing it in a film. I’d spent a number of years wanting to produce a documentary but never felt passionate enough about the topics I explored until researching an issue I had personal experience with.
JC: How will this documentary be beneficial to musicians in society today? JB: Anxiety is something I hear people, not just musicians, talk about more often than ever these days. This hopefully comes in part due to a more open environment of sharing but is also likely caused by the times we live in. I won’t venture into that conversation but as an
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example, social media is something that has allowed us to compare our lives to others on a much larger scale than ever before. That said, I hope that musicians use Composed not only as a tool to perform more confidently but also as a bridge to some other discussions around anxiety, where it comes from, and how to address it in daily life.
JC: What is the main message you want to get across? JB: The main message I want people to come away with is that we have to talk about performance anxiety as part of learning to perform. That doesn’t mean forcing musicians to participate in a discussion they’re not interested in but it does mean making the conversation easier for the ones that do. Experiencing performance anxiety is a completely natural reaction to the stage and we’re not alone with these feelings. Musicians we hope will come away from the film feeling a sense of acceptance while encouraged to explore how they can feel better and more confident on stage. The other side of that includes the acceptance that what works for some won’t work for others and only without judgment of these methods can musicians feel free to explore what works for them.
JC: Are there certain ways to deal with anxiety relating to different instruments?
performances. More specifically is draws a correlation between
JB: Something one of our cast members, Dr. Noa Kageyama, talked
if that adrenaline gets too much then we feel out of control and
to us about was how anxiety tends to go after the things you
the performance suffers. For some people the ideal amount of
need most. For most strings players ‘dry mouth’ isn’t a common
adrenaline might be very small to achieve this optimal level while
complaint but for brass and woodwind players it is one of their
others might need the complete opposite. Once we understand
most common symptoms. So as a brass or woodwind player you
where we perform best I think adrenaline or anxiety can absolutely
might focus more on things to address dry mouth as opposed to
help our performance but knowing where that optimal level is and
things that prevent trembling hands. These however are still just
how to get there is what’s really useful.
ways to address the symptoms of performance anxiety which, though an important part of the process, do not address the roots of why we’re feeling this way. These root causes tend to be shared amongst larger groups without being specific to any one instrument. An example of one of these roots might be not getting enough performance experience. It sounds so simple but for many of us the practice room is a comfortable place partly because of the vast amount of time we spend there. Imagine spending even close to that amount of time in performance type situations and it makes sense that that environment would start to feel more familiar. This is just an example of course and not true for everyone, but it addresses a deeper issue that applies to any instrument.
JC: How does one overcome anxiety? JB: Over the last couple years I’ve struggled to find the right words to describe what we’re really trying to do with anxiety. Anxiety comes from a good place but doesn’t always feel like it. It can help us to perform in a way we didn’t think possible and it can also destroy years of preparation. So often words like ‘overcome’ make us feel like it’s a hurdle or an enemy to be conquered and though I’ve probably used that exact word myself my hope is that people realize that ‘overcome’ might actually mean ‘utilize’ or ‘transform’. It’s important to understand that everyone is different, there are some musicians out there who really need that adrenaline and thrive on it, while others don’t and perform their best with just a little bit of adrenaline. So overcoming or whatever word we use I think starts with figuring out how you as an individual need to perform your best, and then honing the skills to find that place whenever in a performance situation.
JC: Can someone use anxiety to better his or her performance? JB: The Yerkes-Dodson Law is something we discuss in the film and what it proposes is that some adrenaline it crucial to optimal
how much stress we feel and the quality of our performance. As we feel more adrenaline we can expect better performances, but
JC: Are anxiety and passion related? JB: To me there will always be anxiety where there is passion to some degree and even just recognizing that the feelings come from the passion is a relief. Probably the most anxiety I’ve ever felt was during the process of making this film and equally I’ve never been more passionate about my work. If we didn’t care so much about this art we’re trying to make there’d be no need to feel anxiety or stress about it.
JC: When you come to NEC on October 11th, what will you be discussing? JB: When we come to NEC on the 11th we’ll be holding a Q&A after the film to help breakdown some of what we’ve just seen and answer some questions from the audience. When cutting the film together there was a lot of important stuff we sadly just didn’t have the time for but perhaps with this discussion we can touch on a few of them.
JC: How do you want musicians to use the documentary to better themselves as musicians/performers? JB: My sincere hope for this film is that it becomes one of many tools musicians have, outside of the notes on the page, to perform at their best. Composed is a great introduction to this issue and offers some real and wide reaching solutions for some, but for others it might just be the start of their exploration into feeling more confident on stage. Our goal is to promote an environment where talking about performance anxiety is accepted and encouraged as part of what it means to be a performer. We hope musicians watching can start by feeling that they’re not alone in their experience with performance anxiety, are able to accept that it’s a natural part of being an artist, and can continue with confidence exploring what might work for them.
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penguin RECIPES Three Salads for Fall
by SOPHIA SZOKOLAY 2nd Year - BM Violin
TASTY, EASY, AND VEGAN!
Summer’s over, school is in session, and as everyone’s workload piles up, it feels as though there’s never enough time to cook. The good news for you is that I spent my summer experimenting on classic salad dishes and finding practical meal prep ideas to save you time AND help you get in those essential nutrients. While we all love pasta for its ability to fill us with carby goodness and the benefit of a short prep time, it gets old pretty quickly. So, I present to you three fun, versatile salad ideas to get you through the semester.
Chickpea Veggie
Directions
2 small cucumber
Chop the tomato and cucumber in small pieces, and set aside. Chop the onion, bell pepper and celery into small pieces, and add them to a greased fyring pan. I’m vegan so I always use olive oil instead of butter- for this salad, olive oil will taste better. Strain the water out of the chickpeas, and add them into the frying pan about 5 minutes in. Add salt, pepper and spices to taste. Cayenne pepper, sage and thyme work really well. Let the ingredients fry on moderate heat for another 5-8 mins, until the onion is sauteed and the chickpeas are golden
1 tomato
brownish.
This salad has all your essential nutrients and plenty of protein. You can use it as a side dish, along with tzatziki, hummus and naan or pita bread for a fresh mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
1 can of chickpeas 2 celery stems ½ onion
Quinoa Salad This salad is super healthy and accompanies salmon really well. It keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Ingredients 1 cup of quinoa ½ onion ½ bell pepper ½ large cucumber or one small cucumber 1 tomato
2 tbsp of olive oil 1 bell pepper
TOTAL TIME
salt, pepper, spices
20 mins
Beet Salad This recipe has been in my family for generations. It’s super healthy and keeps in the fridge up to 5 days. It goes well with toasted bread, pasta dishes, or simply on its own.
1 cup of chopped cilantro
Directions In a small cooking pot, add the (raw) quinoa with aprox. 2 cups of water. Add 1 tsp of salt. Chop the onion, bell pepper, tomato, and cucumber, and set aside Once the quinoa is cooked, set it aside to cool. Mix the cooled quinoa with all other ingredients, including the cilantro. Add salt, pepper and olive oil to taste. Makes about 3-4 servings
TOTAL TIME 35-45 mins
Directions
1 clove of garlic
Let me begin by saying, the prep time is deceiving. Beets take about an hour to boil, so you could set them on the stove and do something else while you wait. The rest of the salad takes 20-30 mins to prepare. In a large cooking pot, place your beets and cover with water. Close the pot and set on medium heat to boil. Don’t stray too far- once the water starts boiling, you should remove the lid and lower the heat slightly so the water doesn’t spill. Once the beets are softened and you can poke them smoothly with a knife, strain the water and let them cool. Chop the garlic in very small pieces and the pickles in moderate sized pieces. Using a cheese grater, grate the beets into a large bowl. Mix in the garlic, pickles, walnuts and optional 1 tbsp of
optional: walnuts, mayonnaise
mayo.
Ingredients 1-2 large beets 4-5 dill pickles
TOTAL TIME 1.5 Hours**
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penguin OPINION Analyzing the Presidential Candidates WITH SO MANY NEGATIVES, WHERE CAN WE FIND POSITIVES?
by JAY HUTZLER 1st Year BM Voice
With the presidential election close at hand, millions of Americans
insider”), Trump represents the wild, unchained, unfiltered
are taking to the streets, the web, and the polls with their
American entrepreneur and I have to ask myself: Is that the kind of
opinions on who should be the next person to run the country.
man who should be running the country?
The presidential election is a monumental decision that affects
not only the United States, but the rest of the world. Whoever
share some traits. They are both extremely wealthy, they both
is sworn into office will, for the next four years, have influence
idealize a large, strong federal government, and they both have
over the world’s mightiest superpower. So why do many believe
caused great damage to their respective parties: Trump in the
the candidates running for this position are the most flawed and
sense that his radicalism and bigotry have led many Republican
controversial characters to have run in recent memory? Since the
representatives to publicly denounce him as their candidate, and
first elections in the United States, there have been complaints
Clinton in the sense that her nomination has upset and alienated
about the individuals running for office. However, the question for
many Bernie Sanders supporters. The discontent with nominees
me is not so much about what they bring to the table in terms of
has led to what some believe is very real possibility of a major
Despite their political differences, these candidates do
policy. Rather, I wonder if the nominees are
third party arising. Rather, I wonder if
even competent enough for the job.
the nominees listen to or care about
Secretary Hillary Clinton has had a long
the average member. What will become
career in politics. She has been a First Lady,
of these parties and how elections will
Senator and a Secretary of State. While
be run in the future is, right now, pure
experienced in politics and public office,
speculation.
her ever evolving perspective on issues in America has led many Americans to see
Perhaps what makes people so nervous
her as inconsistent. Her political scandal
about this election is the uncertainty
with government emails has also raised
of the entire process. It is extremely
questions regarding her integrity.
disconcerting for me not knowing how
much of what these candidates say is
Donald Trump has had no career
in politics, and many believe he has has constructed his campaign on controversy,
true and how much is false. Why has the Republican Party allowed itself to
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and obscenity. He runs what I and many others deem the dirtiest
be usurped by a radical right-wing business man and his army
campaign in the history of American politics through lies, insults,
of supporters? Where is the Centrist Candidate we’re so used to
slander, warmongering, fear mongering, and prejudice. He has
seeing? Will parties split, remain intact, or fall apart altogether?
not, until very recently, shown any restraints, regrets, or filter
It is impossible to divine those answers today, but these
in his campaign. While his rallies may be wild, and his policies
uncertanties explain why this election is so terrifying and why
outrageous, (or dare I say even impossible?) is he wrong for
it is important to remain informed. This election may not just
running his campaign this way? It certainly lacks what I would call
determine the next president of the United States. It may well
dignity, but his success cannot and should not be disregarded.
determine the future of parties, nominees, policies, and presidents
Unlike Mrs. Clinton (who some see as “just another Washington
for years to come.
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GUIDE to the ELECTION by Julian Pozniak
The presidential election is now a month away. Americans have been living in an atmosphere of almost nonstop campaigning for over a year now, so it’s understandable that many may be feeling just a little overwhelmed with the entire experience. However, as we near the November elections, it becomes increasingly important to be informed and discerning about the candidates and their platforms. A great deal of media discourse has been dedicated to the message that this election may be the most important in recent history, and the political topics being discussed on the national stage certainly bear this idea out. The debates have been beleaguered by such topics as the economy, national security, race relations, foreign policy, education, and healthcare, but they have also been saturated with discussions of character, temperament, and trustworthiness. How then can young people and new voters be expected to navigate through the fog of political spin and media misdirection? We here at the Penguin are dedicated to helping voters clarify the messy world of election politics for themselves. With some specific tips for approaching the election, we hope that you can cast your vote with confidence in November.
Register to Vote! Here in the United States, if you want to vote in an election, you have to register to do so first and you have to register in the particular state that you want to vote in. To make matters more complicated, each state has its own requirements for registration. Many states require you to register thirty days before the election, while others have same day registration. Some states now require you to have some kind of ID, while others do not. If you are unsure of how to register, there are many websites such as RockTheVote.com, which walk you through the process step by step.
Maximize Your Vote While many may understandably think that a vote is a vote, here in the US it’s not so simple. Since each state has its own winner-take-
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all elections, and some states are strongholds for certain parties, sometimes casting your vote in one of these states may not be that effective. For example, Massachusetts votes reliably Democratic in every presidential election by a wide margin, so some students in the state prefer to stay registered at their parents’ address in their previous state and vote via an absentee ballot, which can be requested in advance. On the other hand, many people moving to a new state want to have a say in municipal and other local elections that impact them more immediately, which brings us to the next point.
More Than the President While the presidential elections have a way of sucking up all the oxygen in the media, every state has many, many elections from congressional races to gubernatorial, mayoral, and smaller municipal elections. You might not know as much about these races, but don’t think that they’re not important just because they don’t garner media attention. While the office of the president has all the publicity and glamor of a world leader, the policies that most immediately impact people’s day-to-day lives usually come from local and state assemblies, and these are the races where your vote has a lot of power.
Pick Your News Carefully While on the subject of media coverage, it is important to note that not all media is made equal. As most news outlets are owned by parent companies that want to make money, push an agenda, or sometimes both, the news that they publish can be misrepresented or incomplete. This election more than any other has seen some of the worst instances of media sensationalism of the modern age, and it can be increasingly difficult to actually get good information. While major news companies can have bad days, the worst offenders can often be found online in the form of very small, independent news sites or Facebook accounts specifically dedicated to creating outrageous amounts of spin or outright misinformation, with no professional credibility at risk and no sites bothering to fact-check them. If you find articles that begin in the manner of “You won’t believe these ten things...,” “Candidate X is so untrustworthy that…,” “Candidate X gets utterly destroyed by...,” you can be pretty certain that the article is misrepresenting the truth.
timeframe of a debate. Use them to inform your knowledge of the candidates, but don’t start and end at the debates alone.
Discuss and Reconsider One of the things that has become increasingly difficult about American politics is the ‘echo-chamber’ effect whereby people increasingly ignore others with whom they disagree. Voters begin to lose touch with the political opinions around them and stake out increasingly radical views without the moderating influence of contrasting opinions. Discuss the polls, speeches, and debates with your friends, especially those with whom you disagree. Be civil and approach them with an open mind to see where you might find consensus. Discussion and compromise is the backbone of our American democracy and practicing it individually as we prepare for the election in November is one of the best ways of getting in touch with the voters who have paved the way to our electoral landscape today.
Lightning
Platform, not Personality
A Poetic Interlude “for Bowie”
One of the greatest media failures this campaign has been the constant fetishizing of the personalities of the candidates at the expense of other, more important information about them. While the judgment and temperament of candidates can’t be overlooked, it is hardly the only factor to be considered in a presidential election. The most important part of any campaign is almost certainly the platform of the candidate. As a voter, it is always important to get to know how the various policy proposals of any given candidate will affect you personally, and what direction you think they will move the country in. To eliminate the bias of party identification, a few websites, such as ISideWith.com exist that can even ask questions about your political beliefs and then show you which candidate you agree with more.
Watch the Debates The first presidential debate has already happened, but there are still two more presidential debates and a vice presidential debate. Debates are a way of seeing how candidates feel about their platforms and how they will help the voters. However, it is always important to keep in mind that the questions asked by the moderator have a way of framing the debate, and that it is practically impossible to discuss the finer points of policy within the
he’d known for a long time but rather than let it consume him as silent death in pain he created his last album all about his dying to reassure his fans it was time to accept and cope as he had
by Ian Wiese
hearing his posthumous bow i’m reminded of jim henson’s untimely death where everyone held colorful butterflies on rods to flutter around the church and no one could wear black it was mourning if people wore black jim didn’t want that it takes a man with lightning bolts arcing brain to fingers to turn death into healing everyone’s healing
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THINGS TO DO IN
BOSTON
by Amanda Ekery
Harvard Science and Cooking Public Lecture Series Mondays, October 3, 17 and 31, 8:30pm, Harvard Science Center, Cambridge
Like food? Like Science? This series pairs Harvard professors with renowned food experts and chefs to talk about cool topics, including: French cheese caves, the science of sweet deserts and “beef” made in labs.
MIT Social Swing Dance and Lesson Wednesday 10/5, 7:30pm-11:30pm, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Wanna dance? Learn how from 7:30 – 9pm with beginner dance lessons, then stick around for the social dance. It’s free and you can come with or without a partner.
Boston Book Festival
Saturday 10/15, 10am-5pm, Copley Square
Tons of author presentations, writing workshops and lots of special events, all free. Check out bostonbookfest.com for the complete schedule of events.
Drawing in the Galleries MFA Every Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, Museum of Fine Arts
This is an opportunity to sketch live models and art from collections throughout the MFA. An instructor provides feedback and it’s free with MFA admission – which is already free with an NEC id.
Halloween on the Harbor Saturday 10/29, 7pm, South Boston Waterfront
21+ party crawl along the waterfront in costume. $5 will get you a ride to all the participating bars and proceeds go to local non-profit organization Friends of the Port Point Channel.
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Boston in Love
by ERIN GOWDY 1st YEAR - BM Voice
DATE NIGHTS IN AND AROUND THE CITY
STAR-CROSSED IN DOWNTOWN ($$)
With the weather turning chilly, Autumn romance is in the air. You’ve found your boo, but where should you go? We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best date night ideas in Boston.
Let’s be honest, the North End is a little pricey, and we’re all on a college budget. The Downtown Crossing area is a cheaper alternative! Take the orange line to Downtown Crossing on a Sunday. Every Sunday from 3-6 pm, you can see a group of both aspiring and established rappers freestyle in the station. Trust me, this will be a refreshing break from those Bach concertos. After catching the free concert, you can wander on down to Chinatown and check out a range of eats that cater to any budget. Just dessert? Check out Beard Papa’s at 31 Harrison Avenue. The green tea cream puffs are #goals. Boston Common is only a quick stroll away, and you can spend the rest of the evening enjoying the stars and skyline, before you lean in for that first smooch.
HEY, BABY ($ - $$) There are days when we all need a little break from the stress of NEC. One great way to accomplish this is to engage our inner child. What could that possibly mean, you ask? Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about visiting the Boston Children’s Museum. I’m sure you can brave the weird looks you might get from parents. You know you want to…they have bubbles, an art studio, KEVA Planks, a workbench, and a hundred year old, authentic Japanese House! Admission is only $1 on Fridays from 5pm-9pm. And as an adult visiting without a child, you’ll need to leave some form of photo ID at the admissions desk. Afterwords, there are many lower-priced food options in the area. If you’e craving some eastern fare, check out Sushi-Tek at 510 Atlantic Avenue, or Bon Me at 313 Congress Street. Want something closer to home? Try Tavern Road at 343 Congress Street. You can also share tapas at Society on High, located at 99 High Street.
AMORE IN THE NORTHEND ($$) “When the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that’s…” Okay, I’ll stop now, but I think you get my point. Dean Martin couldn’t have been wrong! The Italians know about love, so where else to take your date other than the North End? There are a huge range of restaurants, featuring old school Italian, pizza, and some newer twists, as well.Trattoria di Monica, at 67 Prince Street, is a great start to a romantic evening. A recommended item would definitely be the pumpkin ravioli. With dim lighting, close quarters, and delicious food, this is definitely a typical North End eatery. Beware, typical North End prices are also to be expected, with your meal ranging anywhere from $30-$60. If you don’t have the cash, you could try Regina Pizza at 11 1/2 Thatcher Street, where the two of you could get a pizza and beverages and walk out paying only $15 a piece. After dinner, head on down to All Saint’s Way, at 4-8 Battery Street. This is a shrine to the Catholic Saints built by resident Peter Baldassari. Portraits of the saints climb all the way up the walls of the alley, and there is plenty of foliage and fairy lights. It’s only unlocked when the owner is around, but even when he’s not, you can see a lot of it from the street. It looks absolutely gorgeous at night, and is one of those hidden spots of Boston that you’ll want to experience with someone special. After you’ve checked out this unique sight and you’ve walked off your dinner, Mike’s Pastry is close by. When people talk about cannoli in Boston, they’re often talking about Mike’s. You can choose from a huge selection of flavors at $4 a pop (try the Oreo!), and they definitely don’t skimp on size.
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unverified, unvetted, unproven Violinist Checks Open Strings After Faulty Passage, Donald Trump to join Composition Faculty at New England Conservatory Realizes He Just Has Bad Intonation Critically acclaimed television personality, real-estate mogul and passage in his practice room last Thursday. Upon reaching a tricky Republican Nominee for President of the United States, Donald Trump, is set to join the faculty of New England Conservatory arpeggiated passage in the Sibelius Violin Concerto, he found as the Chair of Composition. This surprising shift of focus for Mr. most of the notes to be out of tune. Trump, who is still currently the Republican Nominee for President, “I don’t know what happened,” claimed Inn. “I even practiced that comes after his first debate against rival Hillary Clinton, who is claimed to have delivered a stunning defeat to him in the first of part yesterday…and slowly.” Inn admitted to interrupting the three Presidential Debates. arpeggios by loudly playing his open strings, in an attempt to First year Master’s student Roz Inn was practicing a difficult
prove that the bad intonation was a result of out of tune strings. “I mean,” said Inn, “the people practicing in the rooms next to me can hear me. What if they think I have bad intonation?” But to his dismay, all four of his strings were perfectly in tune. “It’s really a shame,” said Inn. “Every time I think, ‘it’s got to be my strings.’ But they’re always in tune.” Inn has no plans of breaking this habit. Instead, he is hopeful. “Maybe one day I’ll play my open strings after missing a note and they’ll actually be out of tune. Then everyone will know that it wasn’t me—it was my strings.” Will that day ever come? Only time can tell. For now, Ross Inn must grapple with the faults at the tips
Board members involved in the final interview process with Mr. Trump spoke in under the protection of anonymity with Penguin reporters, saying that the real-estate mogul needed to “hedge his bets against the likely reality that he would lose the bid for President,” and that New England Conservatory, specifically its composition department, provided an “unbridled opportunity to unleash a more creative, less bigoted side of a truly brilliant man.” In a press appearance outside of Jordan Hall, Mister Trump briefly acknowledged his acceptance of the posting with NEC. “The people here were so kind to me,” he began, “they said ‘Donald, we need you - your work, your work is just too fantastic,’ and I told them not to worry, and that we were going to make classical music great again.” Trump further elaborated on some policy changes
of his own fingers. Friends and family are hoping that, for his sake, he intended on enacting as department head, including the he finds help at the premier institution for bad intonation: Flesch requirement that all music be composed within America, and that any composers attempting to write music outside of the country Infirmary on Schradieck Avenue. would be “taxed heavily,” for any performances they wished to give of the piece in the United States. He further elaborated on a
out of the blue A Poetic Interlude
plan to ensure composers born in the United States had access to larger ensembles and more resources, whereas foreign-born
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composers would be restricted to the use of a string quartet for their entire degree.
Pieces in the sky in my eyes, your hand; your shadows always in my peripheryhow hollow it is, here, out of the sun.
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Given the opportunity to comment, Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton lauded the decision, claiming Trump would be a “worthwhile” successor to John Williams, the only composer she was aware existed.
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Hey guys,? I’m back!
this time, I went?to see Carmen!
I hung out ?in the pit...
? the cast too! ...and got to know
? This car ACTUALLY drives!
I tried calling, but? I couldn’t reach...
but I know these? guys enjoyed it! Oh, and Christon?Carney drew me!
? to November! Looking forward