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  • Carolyn Kelly
    May 4, 2020 by

    Carolyn Kelley is a senior music education major, hailing from Kokomo, Indiana and will be graduating with the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Music. “In elementary school I joined a local children’s choir which started my love for music of all kinds. When I got to middle school, I wanted to try band–a new kind of music […]

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  • Brody Wadkins
    May 4, 2020 by

    Brody Wadkins, a sophomore music education major from Fort Wayne, IN. “I have been playing tuba since 6th grade, so for about 8 and a half years. My father is a band director and growing up I was always at marching band rehearsals and shows. My parents had me start taking piano lessons before kindergarten, […]

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  • Tessa Chason
    May 4, 2020 by

    Tessa Chason, a fifth-year double major in music media production and telecommunications from Muncie, Indiana. Tessa is also the lead technician in the Ball State University Singers. “There are a lot of things I’ve enjoyed about being a part of University Singers. My favorite memory would probably be from the Children’s Show during Spec 55. It […]

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  • Dr. Meryl Mantione
    October 9, 2019 by

    Meryl Mantione is the professor of voice and head of the voice-area at Ball State University. “When I first went to college (Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL) I was a chemistry major, although I studied voice, sang in choral ensembles, and did two recitals. It wasn’t until age 27 when I decided to return to college […]

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  • Adam Fonacier
    October 9, 2019 by

    Adam Fonacier is a junior music media production major from Pendleton, IN. “It has been a true joy studying alongside my peers within the Ball State University – Music Media Production and Industry program! The School of Music brings in some true talent and passion, and some of my best memories at Ball State University involve watching my friends […]

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  • Patrick Stauffer
    October 9, 2019 by

    Patrick Stauffer is the Coordinator of Music Promotional Services and is originally from Little Elm, Texas. “This is my fifth year at Ball State University. My primary responsibilities all revolve around the over 300 events per year we have here within the School of Music. This includes our concert and recital scheduling, creation and printing of […]

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  • Alex Gushrowski
    October 6, 2019 by

    Alex Gushrowski is a 3rd year undergraduate general/vocal music education major from La Porte, Indiana. “I have been singing for my entire life since middle school. I became more active in the vocal ensembles at my high school, which led to what inspired me to pursue a career in music. In my own personal experience, […]

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  • Grace Marshall
    September 12, 2019 by

    Grace Marshall is a junior music education major from Brownsburg, IN. “I took piano lessons because my mom is a piano teacher, but at a young age I knew piano wasn’t for me. After an especially draining practice session, my mom asked if I would rather play another instrument and I immediately responded ‘violin.’ My […]

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  • Eric Rodriguez
    September 11, 2019 by

    Eric Rodriguez, a 3rd year doctor of arts student from Vidor, TX. “I began playing trumpet just like most beginners in the 6th grade. My older sister was in the band so I thought I wanted to join as well. I was also a member of the Houston Boychoir. We were invited to perform Carl Orff’s Carmina […]

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  • Pimploy Promvech
    September 9, 2019 by

    Pimploy Promvech is a 3rd year Doctor of Arts student from Thailand studying piano performance with an organ secondary. “I began musical studies in piano at a young age. Back then, my parents and I were living outside of Bangkok. There were not many kids around in that area who could be my friends, so, […]

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