Student Bloggers
Author
Cameron Welke
Location
University of Aberdeen, Scotland
About
Leavings
“Life is full of leavings/with every leaving’s a receiving/it’s just a matter of believing/that more will come to meet your eyes” These words, penned by a dear friend and the most talented songwriter I know, have resonated with… More
On Nerves, Nakedness, and Narcissism
Every year a fresh batch of starry-eyed young scholars refine their resumes, perfect their personal statement prowess, and hurry to get an interview haircut as they apply to be thrown into that maelstrom of prestigious degrees and profound debt that is… More
An Evening With Sean Shibe
Just a couple weeks ago I had the distinct privilege of sitting down in Edinburgh for a drink and a chat with Sean Shibe, the 25-year-old Scottish guitarist whose sensitivity and dynamism have already earned him a formidable reputation in today’s classical… More
The Trouble With Theorbos
As some of you may know, I am a rather avid lute player as well as a classical guitarist. By some fortuitous stroke of luck, as a freshman at Belmont I was paired with a classical guitar teacher who also just so happened to be (as far as I can tell) the… More
The Gathering
How do you feel about traditions? Take a survey and you’ll likely get a whole assortment of opinions and emotions on the matter. Some feel that traditions are the bedrock of families and cultures, while others are more of the opinion that traditions are… More