THE MUSIC ISSUE, VOL. II JAN. 25, 2018
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2. CHOOSE AND GENRE AND A LOOK. Try playing different genres. Listen to a wide variety of music. Look in fashion magazines for style inspiration.
3. MAKING MUSIC. Find a reliable place to practice. Play covers, then begin writing your own music. Record demos of your songs to send to record labels.
4. LIVE THE DREAM. Now that you have your own songs and recordings, you can land gigs, sign to a label, and go on tour. Enjoy your life as a famous band member!
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THE TEAM Sydney Spann @spannooo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Olivia Wilkes @theappalachian ADVISER
EDITORIAL Victoria Haynes @victoriahayness MANAGING EDITOR Q Russell @Q_M_Russell OPINION EDITOR
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Julianne Blaylock @jayblay96 CHIEF COPY EDITOR Ashley Goodman @AshleyGoodman97 A&E EDITOR
Aidan Moyer Brooks Maynard @BrooksMaynard @Aidan_Moyer_ SPORTS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR Moss Brennan @mosbren IN DEPTH EDITOR
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Jonathan Mauldin @MauldinJonathan GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Nora Smith @noraagracee GRAPHICS EDITOR
Halle Keighton @halle_keighton PHOTO EDITOR
Bradley Workman @Brad_Workman BUSINESS MANAGER
Braxton Coats @brxcoats22 WEB MANAGER
Jamie Patel @jptalksfooty VIDEO EDITOR
Cristian McLaughlin @CAMcLaughlin MARKETING DIRECTOR
T H E COV E R: Welcome to the second annual music issue: In Tune. It features stories from Hayes School of Music, music fraternities, and local bands. Graphic by Nora Smith
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CRIME LOG
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
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NEWS GRAMMY NOMINEES INCLUDE APP STATE ALUMNI
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n Jan. 28, the 60th Grammy Awards will take place. Among the nominees are Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge, a jazz group based out of central Florida. Three alumni of Appalachian State’s Hayes School of Music are members of this ensemble. Jay Coble, who graduated in 1981 and plays trumpet, Jack Wilkins, who graduated in 1982 and plays tenor saxophone and Matt Vance, who graduated in 1991 and plays baritone saxophone, are the nominated alumni.
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“Whispers on the Wind” is the sixth CD released by Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge, and it received nominations for Best Improvised Jazz Solo in the song “Can’t Remember Why,” Best Large Jazz Ensemble, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella for “Warped Cowboy” and “All Hat, No Saddle.” Jon Beebe, a music professor at App, was Matt Vance’s bassoon instructor during his time at Appalachian State and had interactions with both Coble and
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Wilkins as well. “Matt began his studies as a freshman music performance major in 1986, the same year I began teaching at App. He was a student in my freshman music theory/aural skills class and quickly distinguished himself as an extraordinary student and musician,” Beebe said via email. “Jay Coble graduated before my arrival in 1986, but I met him during one of his visits ‘home.’ Jack Wilkins was the Director of Jazz Studies during my first few years here. We collaborated some before his move to USF.”
This is not the first time Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music has produced award-winning musicians. In 2016, Phillip Riggs, class of 1988, won the GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year. “As HSOM alumni are excelling in various musical capacities all over the country and even overseas, a symbiotic relationship has developed as these alumni’s accomplishments help to attract more gifted students, which in turn further enhances the quality of our musical products, attracting even more highly qualified students.
Everything continues to spiral upward,” Beebe said. “The Hayes School of Music is a vibrant and exciting musical family that, in addition to training musicians for careers as performers, educators, music therapists and industry professionals, presents more than 150 concerts and recitals every year, featuring many genres and styles of music, for the benefit and enjoyment of the campus and surrounding area. I encourage everyone to take advantage of our offerings,” Beebe said.
LEGENDS TO RE-OPEN IN FEBRUARY FOR FIDDLER’S CONVENTION
The popular music venue on campus, Legends, is opening back up in February. The building is located next to Hoey Hall on Blowing Rock Road.
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fter flood damage in October 2017 shut down the planned renovations for Legends nightclub, Appalachian State has been working to re-open the facility, according to Plemmons Student Union’s Evening and Weekend Coordinator Shawn Ashford. “It was an abrupt surprise,”
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Ashford said. “Student’s were saying ‘I can’t believe Legends is closed,’ and that’s when a lot of rumors started floating around.” Ashford said that the university hired contractors after the flood damage to renovate the location back to operational capacity. Ashford said that he could not comment on the university’s plans for next semester.
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“We are booking as we speak,” Ashford said. “We are back open for event services, no more or no less. Once we were able to reassess the damages, we focused on getting Legends back open.” Ashford said that Legends will be re-opening on Feb. 9 for the Fiddler’s Convention. “There’s no other place like Legends,” Ashford said.
“Students have the ability to express themselves musically and dance wise. Legends is one of its kind.” Ashford also said that Legends will be hosting the dance marathon again this year. Appalachian and the Community Together, or ACT, puts on the dance marathon. According to the ACT website, the 2017 dance marathon raised $39,088.90.
Sarah Pickert, a member of the Appalachian Popular Programming Society and junior anthropology major, said that shows that had been scheduled to play at Legends would, in part, be moved to the Schaefer Center. Pickert also said that Moon Taxi, who are playing at Schaefer on Feb. 1, were one of the performances that had been moved from Legends.
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OPINION
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EDITOR’S PICKS
We asked our editorial board to share their three favorite songs released in 2017.
Jules Blaylock, Chief Copy Editor
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Nora Smith, Graphics Editor
• “Plain Jane” by ASAP FERG • GOT ME MOBBING • “Magnolia” by Playboi Carti • Not the flower • “Man’s Not Hot” by Big Shaq • Flow is infectious
• “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” by Tori Kelly • Go-to morning jam • “Perfect Duet” by Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé • Angelic smooth tunes • “Death of a Bachelor (Live)” by Panic! At the Disco • Middle school angst
• “If You Need To, Keep Time on Me” by Fleet Foxes • Acoustic mountain banger • “Sober II (Melodrama)” by Lorde • Ultimate revenge jam • “Never Been Wrong” by Waxahatchee • It’s always right
Brooks Maynard, Sports Editor
Sydney Spann, Editor-in-Chief
Moss Brennan, In-Depth Editor • “In The Blood” by John Mayer • Touched my soul • “The Other Side” from “The Greatest Showman” • A certified eargasm • “Like Home” by Eminem feat. Alicia Keys • Eminem kills it
Braxton Coats, Web Manager • “In Bloom” by Neck Deep • Stylish pop punk • “Rise Up” by Imagine Dragons • Be better person • “Gorgeous” by Taylor Swift • Songs before suck
Ashley Goodman, A&E Editor • “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars • What I like • “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles • Melancholy Bowie tribute • “Rockstar” by Post Malone • My mom’s favorite
Victoria Haynes, Managing Editor • “Could Never Be Heaven” by Brand New • A good cry • “Promises” by Aly & AJ • THEY’RE BACK BITCHES • “Turn Out the Lights” by Julien Baker • Good cry 2.0
Halle Keighton, Photo Editor • “Galway Girl” by Ed Sheeran • Revamped Irish jig • “Good Life” by Rachel Platten • Listen during sunrise • “New Rules” by Dua Lipa • Girl power bop
• “XO Tour Lif3” by Lil Uzi Vert • Break ups suck • “Bad & Boujee” by Migos • I am boujee • “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar • A humble banger
Cristian McLaughlin, Marketing Director • “I Did Something Bad” by Taylor Swift • Don’t cross Taylor • “One More Light” by Linkin Park • A heartbreaking goodbye • “Sons and Daughters” by Allman Brown • Great 2017 find
Aidan Moyer, News Editor • “Soft Sounds from Another Planet” by Japanese Breakfast • Whole album, please • “Hard Feelings/Loveless” by Lorde • My favorite tape • “Radio” by Sylvan Esso • Durham artist’s jam
Jamie Patel, Video Editor
• “First World Problems” by Chance the Rapper • A necessity • “Drew Barrymore” by SZA • A true bop • “Love” by Kendrick Lamar • Makes me smile
Olivia Wilkes, Advisor • “I’m All That I Need/Arroyo Seco/ Thumbprint Scar” by Fleet Foxes • Three in one • “Losing All Sense” by Grizzly Bear • Listen to album • “tonite” by LCD Soundsystem • Songs about songs
Bradley Workman, Business Manager • “Silence” by Marshmello, Khalid • Go-to shower song • “American Teen” by Khalid • Essential summer vibes • “When It Rains It Pours” by Luke Combs • App State legend
• “Pain” by The War On Drugs • So majestic ya • “The Man” by The Killers • USDA CERTIFIED LEAN • “Man’s Not Hot” by Big Shaq • I AM SPEECHLESS
Q Russell, Opinion Editor • “You Used To Say (Holy F***)” by The Front Bottoms • Death isn’t scary • “It’s Raining Hihats” by BluntOne • Hihat heavy jazz • “Rivers in the Desert” by Shoji Meguro • Take your heart
Scan this QR code to listen to the editor’s 2017 picks on Spotify.
EMINEM REMAINS ON TOP
t’s the curse of the standard, that the first of the Mathers discs set/Always in search of the verse I haven’t spit yet/Will this step just be another misstep/To tarnish whatever legacy, love or respect I’ve garnered,” Eminem rapped. In his first album in four years, “Revival” earned Eminem his eighth consecutive No. 1 debut for an album, according to Complex. This 19-track album featured many artists, including Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, P!nk and Alicia Keys. Among rap songs that would remind some fans of his older albums, Eminem made clear political messages against Don-
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Moss Brennan is a freshman journalism major from Durham, North Carolina. You can follow him on Twitter at @mosbren. ald Trump in several songs, with “Like Home” being the most overt. While some are political messages, some are just straight insults. Without saying his name, Eminem references the Ku Klux Klan with Trump, calling him “ate off Hitler” and
commenting on how all Trump does is “watch Fox News like a parrot and repeats.” Eminem is no stranger to calling out Trump through his music. During the 2017 BET Hip Hop Aw ards, Eminem released a freestyle rap that called out Trump in its entirety, and Eminem even called out his own fans for supporting Trump. He also released an eight-minute song in October 2016 titled “Campaign Speech” that touched on many topics including controversial news, police brutality and Trump. In another rap called “Untouchable” Eminem touches on police brutality and race issues. In the second verse he raps “black boy, black boy, we don’t
get your culture and/We don’t care what our governments done to f*** you over, man.” This six-minute song is one of his most politically intriguing because of how much it delves into race in America. The first half of the song is from the perspective of a racist white cop and how he profiles the black community. He then switches over to rap from the perspective of an African-American and denouncing forms of systematic racism in society. While “Revival” touches some on a political sphere, it also talks about his estranged wife, Kim, in the song “Bad Husband,” which features X Ambassadors. The hook, which was done by X Ambassadors,
talks about how one can be “a liar and a good father? A good dad, but a bad husband.” While touching on some of his personal issues, he also flashes back to his older self in the song “Framed.” The rap is reminiscent of his early tracks and has a simplistic beat to go behind his fast-paced raps. With “Revival” being the first album since “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” in 2013, the 45-year-old rapper proves he is still one of the best rappers in the business. From his rhymes to his flow, “Revival” is one of his best albums to date. With his political messages and past revelations, “Revival” earns a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
OPINION
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Boone Saloon is open to people under 21 during the day, but at night even if there is a concert, people under 21 are not allowed to watch the show.
AGE RESTRICTIONS AND MUSIC VENUES
ne of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of college towns is the underground music scene, and Boone is no diff erent. With bars and venues such as Black Cat Burrito, Boone Saloon, The Local and Legends hosting local bands from around Boone and the High Country, Appalachian State University’s students are treated to an abundant music scene. However, many stude nts do not get to experience these live shows, as many of the venues around town require that people be 21 years old or over to attend. The biggest venues that have this rule are The Local, Boone Saloon and Ransom Cafe and Pub, all of which host events regularly. However, two of these venues, Ransom and The Local, offer some exceptions. When asked about the policy, Nolen Hughes, a
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Q Russell is a junior journalism major from Charlotte, North Carolina. You can follow him on Twitter at @Q_M_Russell. host for The Local, said that people under the age of 21 could attend events if they were on the guest list for the band that was performing. Taylor Pitt, a floor manager for Ransom, said that while the general rule for events at Ransom was that no one under the age of 21 was allowed, there were certain events that did allow people 18 and older to attend, and that this would be made clear on posters for the event.
As for Boone Saloon, they are very strict about their rules. Furthermore, it is highly unlikely that this would ever change. Skip Sinanian, the owner of Boone Saloon, said when asked if the policy could change, “I don’t think so. I’ve tried it a couple times, bands at the door, that type of thing and it always backfires. It backfires every time. I’ve tried it maybe a handful of times.” Of course, there are venues around town that do allow for people under the age of 21 to attend shows. Black Cat Burrito requires that people who attend their shows be at least 18. At these events, they provide those patrons with a distinguishing mark in order to prevent their bartenders from serving drinks. Galileo’s is another place that allows for people under the age of 18 to attend events; however, events are rarely held here. Finally, Legends allows
people under the age of 21 to attend events. However, as of right now Legends has been closed, but is slated to open back up in February. As of right now there are not many opportunities for students under the age of 21 to attend live shows around Boone. To many this may seem unfair, but unfortunately that is the way it has to be. When asked about the repercussions of the law finding out if someone under the age of 21 was drinking, Sinanian said that the bartender on duty would be fined at least $500, the establishment would be fined at least $1,000 and the bartender would have to do 20 hours of community service. Furthermore, he said that this could potentially cause the Alcohol Law Enforcement to shut down the establishment. No establishment wants to run the risk of that, meaning allowing people under 21 into the events would be
bad for business. When asked if not having underage students attending events hurt profits, Sinanian said, “If you’re here for a show and you know, the money we get from the door is for the musicians. That doesn’t go for the bar. That’s for the band, and now we have people in here not spending any money. And at the end of the day it is a business.” He later said that “I can only have a certain number of people in here. So if there was like, 100 people in here who are underage, that means I have 49 people of age spending money.” At the end of the day these venues letting underage people in to live events is just too much of a liability. So while it may seem unfair and limits what many underage students can do around Boone, it is better to have these places be limited and have them for the future, rather than not have them at all.
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PHOTO ESSAY
BOONE BANDS
Zach McRary preforming with Eletric Jelly Funk at Black Cat on Thursday. Electric Jelly Funk is a local jazz, funk band. // Photo by Caroline Moss
Atticus Stokdale from Those Dogs playing guitar at the Black Cat for the release of his band’s EP. Atticus is a freshman at Appalachian State from Raleigh, North Carolina. // Photo by Jessica McClelland
Bassist Chandler Bell and Jack Marion shred at Black Cat Burrito Thursday. Jack Marion and the Pearls Snap Prophets are a local americana and alternative country band. Photo by Caroline Moss
Those Dogs play at Black Cat Burrito on Oct. 21, 2017, in honor of their first EP release, which can be found on SoundCloud. The group has a skate-punk sound, with a youthful, high-energy feel. // Photo by Jessica McClelland 6
Unaka Prong performing at the Earth Tones Music Festival on April 21, 2017, at Duck Pond Field. // Photo by Caroline Moss
Ryan Creddy from Wake Forest plays bass for Mourning After at Reckless Arts. The group plays regular shows across North Carolina. // Photo by Jessica McClelland
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URBAN SOIL COMING TO BOONE SALOON
Sarah Reinke, Gregory Meckley, Eric Chesson, Jonathan Wilson and Leo Kishore make up the band Urban Soil. The band is from Raleigh, North Carolina, and they produce Americana, rock and soul sounding music.
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Wilson followed suit, the latter two joining the band within the past year. The members of Urban Soil pride themselves in the unique fusion of genres their band performs. Though they get much of their heritage from the formative roots of American rock music, Urban Soil takes influences from a wide number of genres. Their repertoire also draws from genres including bluegrass, rap, Latin, funk and reggae. “Everybody’s got their own personal influences that they bring to the band,” Meckley said. “I follow the drummers of Led Zeppelin, Tool, Dave Matthews Band and tons of local drummers and bands that have influenced me and my growing process, this band included, as a matter of fact.” When the band gets together to create music, they typically start with a song mostly written by one member. Then, as the other musicians play the piece together, their individual influences begin to shape and meld the song until it becomes something created by
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all of them. “It’s good that everybody’s got different seasonings to bring into the recipe, you know,” Meckley said. The band’s wide variety of influences and collaborative style is what Urban Soil hopes will make their shows appealing to listeners. They switch and morph between genres at their shows, so that people who do not like one song may like the next. Longtime fans have told the band they never know what to anticipate with each new album. “It really is a fusion band because we really do have five or six core genres we’re coming from,” Chesson said. “We come out of the roots of rock, and we get a lot of our heritage from classic rock and formative genres of American roots rock music. We also play some stuff that leans heavily on bluegrass and funk and jazz. We meld those into classic roots rock genres.” Right now, Urban Soil is finalizing new songs and old in preparation for the second leg of their tour. The band’s first
stint this year spanned from Charleston, South Carolina to Macon, Georgia. The second will begin at Boone Saloon on Feb. 8. From there, the band will travel back to Raleigh, connecting Reinke’s home in Boone and the band’s hometown in Raleigh. “We have back-to-back hometown shows,” Reinke said. “It’s awesome.” For the first two shows of Urban Soil’s tour, the band will be traveling with the Charleston, South Carolina band Dangermuffin. Dangermuffin, an Americana folk band, was started in 2007. Their most recent album titled “Heritage” came out in May 2017. Their tastes are slightly different. Dangermuffin has a softer, more laid-back sound than Urban Soil’s, but Urban Soil is excited for the groups to team up. “They’re seasoned musicians, and you can hear that in their sound, for sure,” Reinke said. Urban Soil is also excited to use the tour as an opportu-
nity to debut new music. “We put out an album in 2016, and this year we’re gearing up to release some new music and some new recordings,” Chesson said. “I’m really excited about the new songs we’ve been writing. They’re just fun, they make you feel good.” The band’s tour will introduce a few new songs and make way for the band to release recordings to their fans in the future. The band has also begun releasing songs on Spotify and has music videos available on YouTube. “We’re all really confident soloists, and we’ve been playing with each other for a number of years now,” Chesson said. “So I would like to say it’s pretty good musicianship all throughout the band. It’s a high energy show that keeps people on their toes.” Urban Soil will perform at Boone Saloon at 10 p.m. on Feb. 8 before performing across North Carolina and Virginia until April 27. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
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MUSIC FRATERNITIES AT APP STATE
Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) is the all-female music fraternity on campus that organizes receptions for faculty and students as well as breakfasts for staff at the Hayes School of Music.
Mariah Reneau│ hat do the fraternities Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Kappa Kappa Psi have in common? They are all fraternities housed by the Hayes School of Music, each with very specific jobs and identities around campus. SAI is the all-female music fraternity. Although people might assume that sorority would be the proper title, SAI is a national organization that has been around longer than the term “sorority” has been used. Therefore, this organization is actually considered a fraternity. “SAI does a lot of the
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community things,” Avery Gray, a sophomore music education major, said. The group’s major responsibility within the music school is hosting receptions for students and faculty after concerts and recitals. They are also responsible for holding “Faculty Breakfast” for the Hayes School of Music’s faculty before their staff meetings on Fridays. “Our stuff is super organic, very new and we do a lot of new things every semester,” senior saxophone performance major Rachel Whitman said. Whitman, a member of SAI since the spring of 2015, is president of the group.
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“When I went out for SAI in the spring, I had a pledge class of 16 people, including myself, of all different majors within the music building and outside of it,” Whitman said. In fact, the Appalachian State chapter of SAI, Sigma Alpha Iota-Epsilon Theta, is holding their 50th anniversary next semester. PMA, the all-male music fraternity, just recently celebrated their chapter’s 50th anniversary as well. PMA is most known by the student body as the brains behind the Appalachian State Marching Band Festival that is held every fall. “Our big fundraiser is the
marching band festival every fall, which is where we host around 30 marching bands from all across North Carolina and sometimes South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia,” senior music industry major Nathan Hanner said. This large event features the Appalachian State University Marching Mountaineers in exhibition performance as well and allows high school students to begin exploring band after high school. “It takes up the entire day,” Hanner said. “My sophomore year when we did it, I was awake for 22 hours straight with just nonstop work. It was exhausting, but
it was such a productive and positive thing.” The group also does more of the business-related events around the Hayes School of Music, including bringing in composers from around the country to work with the school’s bands for a week or two. These feats are done with not only hard work, but also with a strong alumni connection. “Phi Mu Alpha has somewhere on their Facebook page this super long, really old family line where you can track back who your great-great-times-a-million grandbig is,” Whitman said. What also helps PMA
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Phi Mu Alpha (PMA) is the all-male music fraternity that organizes the Appalachian State Marching Band Festival every fall. with their ability to organize these events are the types of majors the students have that are involved within the fraternity. “They’re much more business-focused because a lot of them are industry majors and have business minors,” Whitman said. Kappa Kappa Psi, the coed fraternity, is quite different from the other two fraternities in that it is specifically a band fraternity, meaning that only students involved in a band at the Hayes School of Music are allowed to join. Those that are vocal or orchestra students may not join. This organization has
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band-focused responsibilities such as setting up the stage for concerts. “A lot of the things we do for the band program are things that it wouldn’t be able to function without,” Gray said. The other large difference between this fraternity and the others is the size. “From what I know in this year and this school, KKP is a lot smaller than the other fraternities,” junior music industry major Angel Vega-Juarez said. “There’s close to 50 brothers in PMA versus about 20 in KKP.” Although all three of these fraternities are quite different, there are a lot of
similarities when it comes to the amount of work required of the members. “We’re always there really early in the morning and really late at night just trying to make sure we’re really dedicated to all of our classwork and, in addition, trying to help out our fraternities,” Gray said. The standard that each member must meet is also something that goes across the board. “Being in these music fraternities, I feel like I have a standard to uphold, especially when it comes to auditioning,” Vega-Juarez said. “I have to set an example. I have to be good at my instru-
ment and be willing to talk to everybody and anybody.” Because of these common interests, the fraternities will also work together. “Each fraternity has their one big project they have to do, but we have to garner support from the other membership if it’s a big enough project that just the chapter can’t do it,” Hanner said. They also meet up in the spring for a tri-fraternal formal that all of the members can attend. “All three of us come together and just have a good time,” Gray said. So what is in the future for these organizations? “Everything about the
fraternities is very band-focused right now, which is kind of sad, and I think that’s a big reason why we don’t have more string people involved,” Whitman said. Whitman explained that both PMA and SAI have been working to find ways to better incorporate the rest of the Hayes School of Music in their adventures. Overall, the members of these fraternities said they feel that it not only encourages comraderie, but also helps their college experiences overall. “If you love music, if you love friendship, if you love fraternity, check it out,” Vega-Juarez said.
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RANSOM CAFE:
MUSIC OF THE PAST
Evan Button singing “Shake Your Money Maker” at Ransom Cafe and Pub in downtown Boone on Jan. 20.
Amber Grant│ ansom Cafe and Pub, located in downtown Boone on King Street, is home to eclectic pub grub and live music sessions, one being their weekly old time music jams. Happening every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m., Ransom welcomes any old time music lovers to come sit down and enjoy authentic music performed by some of the best musicians in Boone. These weekly jam sessions have been going on for nearly six years since this past Halloween. Ransom had
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been formerly called Murphy’s when John Payne and Mike McKee got the offer to perform. With groups of 8-15 musicians, the old time music sessions have brought guests from near and far to sit down and have a drink as guitars, mandolins and all sorts of instruments fill the pub with music. Usually the regulars of the jam sessions are students of Appalachian State, with a few older citizens of Boone joining. However, the music jams have brought people from all over the country and even the world to come and
@TheAppalachian│A&E Reporter play, or simply listen. One player who performs at Ransom nearly every week, McKee, said, “After the establishment of the music jams, we began to grow a bigger crowd size every week we would perform. Starting off small, the music jams now have bigger and more energetic audiences.” The old-time music jams even attract audiences to Boone from all around the world. “One music group from Scotland even came to Boone to play with us,” McKee said. “They come back every
year for winter. They hate the heat, so they’ll never be here any other time. Another group from Canada had heard about the jams and was excited to play here in Boone, even travelling down nearly every spring because of them.” The age range of the players falls between 15 to 70 years old, attracting people of all ages to come and perform for the crowds at Ransom. The players didn’t even take a break for the Christmas or New Year’s holidays and even attracted more crowds during the break than
they had ever seen before. The crowds during the summer are much smaller than during the school year with the absence of many App students, but there are seasonal visitors from Florida who come up during the summer just for the music. But what exactly is an oldtime music jam? John Payne, another one of the weekly musicians, said, “They’re most definitely not a concert where every song is already prepped for performance. A jam is when one person of the group picks a song to
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Evan Button & the Tribe singing “Where Should I Go” at Ransom in Downtown Boone on January 20. play and leads it while the other players try to follow along. Most of the time, the song will be something that we all know and are able to keep up with, but sometimes we just have to wing it and hope for the best. A jam session is supposed to be completely participatory, with every player putting in all they’ve got to make the music as great as it can possibly be no matter what happens.” McKee and Payne also
perform every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Jones House on King Street. There, they perform traditional folk music in the kitchens of the house, where the best acoustics are located. At Ransom, the players sit in a circle in the middle of the room and take turns leading the song. The instruments involved span anywhere from banjo, guitar and fiddle to dobros and harmonicas. The fiddle is the most dominant instrument, providing the
rhythm for the other players to follow along with. Spanning from derived tunes of the British Isles, most old-time music lovers can recognize a tune by the first note, allowing the players to pick up on the song and immediately get into the groove of the rhythm. Even if a player does not recognize the song during the session, they will still strum along accordingly to provide some background music while the others take the lead.
Sean Haley, a freshman commercial photography major, is a long time lover of bluegrass and folk music. “I’ve always been a big fan of any older music, like swing or folk,” Haley said. “I just love the traditional sounds and instruments of the music, as well as the unique history of old-time music. It’s always been extremely fascinating.” Ransom also provides other live music gigs for App students and the citizens of
Boone. According to their website, they have “something for everyone.” One of the many reasons people come to Ransom, besides the food and old-time music, is because Ransom is also in cooperation with the Wine to Water Association. Some of the proceeds from meals sold are donated directly to providing clean water to those in need around the world. While partaking in the food and music, visitors will also be helping those less fortunate.
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Senior music therapy major Sarah Reinke sitting outside the Hayes School of Music building. Along with her studies at App State, Sarah is also the lead singer in the band Urban Soil.
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MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS SETTING THE BAR FOR THE FUTURE M Savannah Nguyen│
usic therapy students at Appalachian are being thrown into a rigorous course of study today in order to revolutionize therapy for tomorrow. The history of music therapy can be traced back to the days of Aristotle and Plato. According to the American Music Therapy Association, the practice of utilizing music to affect health and behavior became a profession during World War I and II, when the effects of music helped veterans who were suffering from physical and emotional trauma. During times of hardship, musicians of all types, whether professional or amateur, played as a form of therapy for others. Today, students with a concentration in music therapy are taught a wide range of practices that utilize music in order to help others who may not be able to turn to other forms of medicine. For many students studying music therapy at Appalachian, music is a constant in their lives and has been since childhood. Morgan Brazeau, a senior in the music therapy program, said, “Music became a large part of my life in middle school and high school, although I never saw myself pursuing it professionally.” It was not until Brazeau entered college that she learned
about the many advantages of music, such as utilizing it to improve social skills, academic skills, relaxation, emotional processing, etc. “Music therapy can meet people wherever they are that day,” Brazeau said. Throughout her career, Brazeau worked with preschoolers on language skills, adult mental health at a local hospital and with adults from Watauga Opportunities, which is a non-profit social enterprise that provides vocational, community and residential opportunities to individuals with barriers. Some students currently use music as their own therapeutic escape from their daily stressors. Although, not all students know that music can do more. Dominic Rivera, a senior political science major, said, “I use music to relax and forget about what stresses me out such as work, school and family issues. I wasn’t aware that music could be used medically. I thought it was more for personal entertainment than anything else, but I guess I can see how music can be used therapeutically because of its profound effect on me and my quality of life in general.” The music therapy program follows the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association for certification to practice as a music therapist. Because of the
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strict requirements aligned by AMTA, the program requires completing required coursework and supervision, as well as a six-month internship in order to accumulate clinical hours, before taking a board certification exam. Through their coursework, students will begin practicum as early as their second year. Mekaila Holly is a junior in the music therapy program and is setting her sights on working in a neonatal or pediatric intensive care unit, caring for sick infants and children. Because the field of music therapy is competitive and diverse, practicum is a tool utilized to help prepare students to be ready for many fields within therapy. “Each semester, our site population and location change. So one semester I may work with children with various special needs. Another semester I may work with older adults with neurocognitive disorders,” Holly said. Another student, Caitlin Collin, is working towards her master’s degree at Appalachian after studying music therapy as an undergraduate at Florida State University. After obtaining her undergraduate degree with a certificate in Special Music Education, Collin quickly moved into the field. Collin became the music teacher at an elementary school in Florida that did not provide services for students
with varying levels of intellectual disabilities. There, Collin provided music lessons to a student who was part of a program provided through the county’s hospital/homebound school where teachers would come to students’ homes or hospital rooms to fulfill their education plans. “I noticed that this student engaged with musical stimuli more wholly than to speaking voices or other noises. I felt that this student’s quality of life was enhanced through her engagement with music,” Collins said. Collin said this experience directly impacted her choice to pursue music therapy for a master’s degree and has encouraged her to bring music therapy services to more school systems. Some students also want to encourage conversations about mental health and using music as an alternative to mainstream methods of therapy and medicine. Sarah Reinke, a senior music therapy major, said, “I think one of the big things about music therapy, because a lot of people don’t know what it is, is that the purpose of it is not to teach music, it’s to use music as a therapeutic tool. If you’re taking medication, that is a dosage that will fix a certain thing. But with music, if someone wants to be super reserved and only get a little out of it, that’s all they’re going to get.”
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE FIDDLER’S CONVENTION O Savannah Nguyen│
n Feb. 10, Appalachian State will officially celebrate the 10th Annual OldTime Fiddlers Convention in the Plemmons Student Union. For nine years, Appalachian has celebrated the traditional sound of the mountains through an event that invites local musicians, artisans and vendors to Appalachian State in the valley. On Feb. 10, the convention will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 5 p.m. The convention will be kicked off the night before on Feb. 9 by celebrating with a dance held at Legends nightclub featuring local singer-songwriters from Raleigh: Kate Rhudy performing with Ellis Dyson &
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the Shambles from 8-11 p.m. The event, which is completely student operated and funded, will be sponsored by the Appalachian Popular Programming Society’s Appalachian Heritage Council. The Appalachian Heritage Council is dedicated to enriching students and expanding their knowledge through entertainment that is focused on the historical traditions of the Appalachian region. Students can also engage in other events that are hosted by the Appalachian Heritage Council such as contra dances, square dances, live bands and even hear from Appalachian storytellers. Last year, the convention welcomed over 400 guests who came from over eight states, all of which were able
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to experience some of the traditions that the Appalachian community is known for. This year, Victoria Hayes, assistant director of event services, said, “There will be performance competitions from young children to adults, varying in talent, flatfoot dancing, of fiddles, banjos, guitar, vocalists and more.” For some students who are concerned about spending their money, Hayes said, “The event is completely free to attend. However, there will be a handmade market featuring vendors from across the state selling their handmade goods, as well as some instruments for purchase from luthiers. It is possible to come to the event and spend no money at all,
even though the market can be very tempting.” Local merchants will be selling their goods in the International Hallway that connects The University Bookstore and Cascades Café. With Valentine’s Day coming up, attendees may be able to use this opportunity to find that perfect gift for that perfect someone, or for themselves. While some indulge themselves by picking up various local goodies, others can surround themselves with the time-honored sound of our community in the Summit Trail Solarium. “Typically it is one of the largest events hosted by APPS, and it connects our campus to our surrounding community,” Hayes said. “Participants travel from surrounding states to compete, hang out and jam with each other.” Krystal Carter, a junior history major and member of the Appalachian Heritage Council said, “Last year was my first year [attending the convention]. Everything about it made me so happy, from the music and competitors to the local vendors. I’m excited for the convention and seeing the students learn about the culture of this region. I am also excited to see the different instrument competitions that will be going on. Fiddlers convention has been one of my favorite experiences since I’ve been at App.” Carter was so moved by the convention that she be-
came a member of APPS’ Appalachian Heritage Council soon after. “I love everything about Fiddler’s Convention,” Carter said. “It’s such a huge part of this region’s history with the music and crafts.” John Broom, a senior history major, is excited about visiting the convention for the third year in a row. “Every year, I experience something new and find out something different about the Appalachian region that I never knew before,” Broom said. “Being a history major, I am obviously crazy about learning new things, especially if it has to do with the area that I live in. And in this way, I can see history in action by listening to the musicians and watching the luthiers.” Camille Rivera, a transfer student from Puerto Rico, said she is looking forward to going to the convention in order to learn more about her new home in the mountains. “My family back in Puerto Rico lived in the mountains and now that I am experiencing a new life here at Appalachian, I can really get to know it from a history standpoint,” Rivera said. “The community here is very different from that of where I used to live. So although I am scared to start this new path in my life, I am extremely excited to go to the convention to gain some perspective and learn about what gives this area its charm.”
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CALLING ALL CREATORS! The Peel Literature and Arts Review is ASU’s student-run literary arts publication. We are seeking students to submit their creative works for review and possible publication. Submit your art, music, design, poetry, prose, fashion and more at thepeelreview.submittable. com. To receive a written critique on your work, submit before Jan. 30 at midnight. Final deadline is Feb 16 at midnight. Find more information by visiting thepeelreview.com or following us on social media @thepeelreview.
NEEDED! POLITICAL CARTOONISTS The Appalachian student newspaper is looking for students interested in getting their political cartoons and illustrations published. Use your illustration talents to express your opinions and commentary on current events. Email adviser@theappalachianonline.com for questions or interest.
the Office of the Chancellor is free of charge. Friday, Jan. 26 1-5 p.m. in Bass Lake Room of Plemmons Student Union.
ADVERTISE IN THE APPALACHIAN Advertise your buisnesses and services to the student population of Appalachian State University while also supporting the student staff of The Appalachian! Visit http://theappalachianonline.com/advertise-with-us/ or email buisness@theappalachianonline.com with inquiries.
FIND YOUR ROOMMATE MIXER For students planning to live off-campus during the 2018-19 academic year to connect with other off-campus students and meet potential roommates. Lots of free food, giveaways, and a drawing for a $50 gift card from the ASU Bookstore! Thursday, Jan. 25 4-6 p.m. in Beacon Heights Room, Plemmons Student Union. Sponsored by Transfer Services and Off-Campus Student Services.
employee for this award. Nominations are currently being accepted for this award. Nominations are accepted until Feb. 9, 2018 online at https://plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu
15 MINDFUL MINUTES Students are welcome to join Still Point’s “15 Mindful Minutes” each Thursday at 3 p.m. in 155 Tater Hill Room, PSU. Skilled meditation leaders within the Appalachian Community will engage you -- literally for 15 minutes -- in mindful practices such as breath work, mind-body integration, guided visualizations, walking meditation and silence. Look for us on AppSync or visit stillpoint. appstate.edu.
MENTAL HEALTH MONOLOGUES
The W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion, named in honor of Dr. William H. Plemmons who served as the second president of the University from 1955 to 1969, was established by an action of the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees in 1996.The award was created to recognize the time, energy, skills and commitment of students, faculty, student development educators and staff who exceed their peers in providing leadership that enriches the quality of student life and advances the education of students. Students and university employees are invited to nominate a student or university
Submit your monologue at https://orgsync. com/125469/chapter. This event will help to open up conversations about mental health on campus, reduce stigma surrounding mental health and most importantly provide a source of hope and community for those dealing with mental health issues. Your monologue should be about half a page, single-spaced. It should have an ultimate message of hope and resiliency. The Mental Health Monologues event will be held during Wellness and Prevention Services’ Semi-Colon Week. The event will be held on April 18 at 8 p.m. Monologues must be submitted by Feb. 5 at 8 a.m. Please make sure your monologue follows the safe messaging guidelines for suicide prevention, available by clicking here. Please note that if your monologue is selected for the event, it will be performed by a student actor. Your anonymity will be
THURSDAY, JAN. 25
FRIDAY, JAN. 26
SATURDAY, JAN. 27
15 Mindful Minutes
Immigration Workshop
W. Rugby Conference Match
3 p.m. Tater Hill Room, PSU
1-5 p.m. Bass Lake Room, PSU
noon-2 p.m. State Farm Fields
Find Your Roommate Mixer
W. Volleyball Interest Meeting
DESIGN THE APPALACHIAN Want to design this paper? Email adviser@ theappalachianonline.com to express interest!
IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP Please join immigration attorney Dr. George D. Pappas, Esq. for an information workshop concerning immigration changes due to recent executive orders. Pappas will provide a 5-10 minute overview of current changes to immigration legislation and what they mean for individuals who may be impacted. Afterward, Dr. Pappas will meet with students to answer questions during the remaining time; legal counsel will not be provided. The event, which is sponsored by International Appalachian (INTAPP) and the Divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and
4-6 p.m. Beacon Heights Room, PSU
PLEMMONS MEDALLION NOMINATIONS
maintained unless you choose to confer with the actor performing your piece.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Register on Sustained Dialogue’s AppSync portal for an inclusive workshop Feb. 2-4. Participants who attend training Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday afternoon leave certified to moderate Sustained Dialogue Circles, one time dialogue events, as well as many other types of conversations! These skills are transferrable to club and organization leadership, communicating with advisors and supervisors and even navigating job interviews!
CONDOM FASHION SHOW REGISTRATION Wellness and Prevention Services and Appalachian Popular Programming Society Presents our second annual Project Condom Fashion Show! Sponsored by Global Protection and ONE Condoms, Project Condom is a merge between art and fashion and the promotion of safer sex for college-aged students. Based on the tv show Project Runway, teams of students will have to opportunity to create and showcase garments made entirely of condoms! This year’s theme is “The Great Outdoors!” The show will be held on March 21 at 7 p.m. in Parkway Ballroom. If your club/organization is interested in participating in this year’s show, please complete the registration form on AppSync by Jan. 31.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WEEK Leadership Development is hosting a week long event to display our programs and workshop. Visit AppSync to see events or refer to the calendar below!
SUNDAY, JAN. 28
6-6:45 p.m. SRC Meeting Room
W. Lax Interest Meeting 6-7 p.m. SRC Meeting Room
Steely Pan Steel Band 7:30 p.m. The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts free
MONDAY, JAN. 29
TUESDAY, JAN. 30
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31
THURSDAY, FEB. 1
Leadership Fair
Donut Miss This Leadership Opportunity
Taste the Leadership Rainbow
Become a Butter Leader
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cascade Foyer, PSU
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cascade Foyer, PSU
10 a.m.-2 p.m. International Hallway, PSU
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cascade Foyer, PSU
The Peel’s Open Mic Night 6-9 p.m. 3rd Place
15 Mindful Minutes “An Inconvenient Sequel” Screening 7-9 p.m. I.G. Greer
3 p.m. Tater Hill Room, PSU
AppSync 101 Workshop The Peel Initial (Feedback) Deadline midnight thepeelreview.submittable.com
6-7 p.m. Beacon Heights Room, PSU
Moon Taxi 7 p.m. The Schaefer Center for Performing Arts $20 students/advance, $25 public/door