by Dejen Tesfagiorgis A while back I interviewed Airmen of Note Lead Alto Technical Sergeant Tyler Kuebler (http://tylerkuebler.com/). The Airmen of Note is a killer band, and having the opportunity to talk with Tyler (University of North Texas Undergrad and MM, University of Miami DMA) was fantastic, definitely worth the 8AM trek to their rehearsal. You [...]
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Harnessing the Power of Video Monday, Feb 22, the New York Times ran a tech-forward article about Tufts University Admissions, now accepting YouTube videos as a “delightful way to get to know the applicants.” High School Seniors made videos as an essay supplement to the application for general undergraduate admission. There is tremendous value in [...]
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I recently spoke with Cornell University Solar Decathlon participant Spencer Lapp about his reactions to the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon competition, which ended on October 16, 2009. Lapp’s primary focus was to design the kitchen appliance module for the Cornell house, and also assisted with construction and other duties during the 2008-2009 academic year. [...]
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The now world-famous educational program that has revolutionized music education and brought us super stars like Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra has finally arrived in the United States. The New England Conservatory of Music, located in Boston, has been exploring this partnership for several years. Dr. José Antonio Abreu, the founder of [...]
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by Aneesha Dharwadker An education in architecture requires patience, stamina, and certain amount of finesse. As a student, I managed to learn something of all three, primarily in the context of the design studio. I studied in a five-year professional program in a small town in central New York, where I could not help but [...]
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Diddy’s “Making HIS Band” showcases discipline
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by Dejen Tesfagiorgis More internet browsing, more resource discovery. This weekend I was looking at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music website and found a great beginner’s resource to gigging and freelancing. Click Here to view the page yourself. In a snapshot, Oberlin’s Gig Referral Service offers the following: Procedures to join the Oberlin Referral Service [...]
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by Dejen Tesfagiorgis Welcome to the ArtsApp Blog!! Here you will find weekly updates of arts news, interviews with artists, career advice, and additional resources to connect you with others in your field. More specifically we will speak about current events in the arts community. From a company standpoint our main focus is to integrate [...]
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