Samuel Hsieh, Furman University Semester Music Program Today, we musicians had our first showcase of the year here in Italy! We performed at Petrarch’s house. People from the Accademia, the theatre students, and townspeople all came to our concert! It was a great first experience to be able to perform for the public, and...
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Vanna Tsiknias, Furman University Semester Music Program We have been in Italy for about a month now and it is everything plus more than I could’ve imagined. I’ve been out of the country a couple of times, but actually living here is a whole different experience. I’m living and getting to explore this beautiful...
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This week Peyton, Ben, Michael, Maris, and Emma share some of their favorite memories and experiences from the semester! Peyton Smith, Coastal Carolina University Though we are reaching the tragic end of the semester, some of the most exciting things have happened in these last few weeks. Italian was everyones first final, filling the...
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This week Shalick, Morgan, Maggie, Ellen, and Robert tell us about how they’re feeling in the 2 weeks before they head home. Shalick Smith, Furman University Since I’ve been in Italy, I have gotten to travel more than I ever have before. I’ve seen so many operas, concerts, and had other enriching experiences...
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Furman University students Savannah, Chrissy, Tyrese, Mary-Pauline, and Alan share what’s been going on with them as the end of their time at the ADA draws closer. Savannah York, Furman University Having lots of fun All week long Lots of parties and Lots of costumes! Oh how i’ll never forget halloween Week at the...
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This week music students Katie, Quentin, Elliott, and Abbie talk about their fall break travels and looking ahead to the rest of the semester. Katie Jennison, Furman University For Fall Break, I went to Ireland and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. I went with two close friends and met...
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Accademia Autumn: A Fall 2018 Newsletter We are gearing up for another exciting semester at the Accademia dell’Arte! In the spirit of collaboration, creation and community, the ADA is offering as many opportunities as possible for our 44 Music and Physical Theatre students to share practical studio work facilitated by various faculty to...
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This week music students Quentin, Elliott, Abbie, and Katie talk about their trip to Venice, struggles, and discoveries they’ve made so far. Quentin Prewitt, Furman University At the Accademia dell’Arte, I am privileged to work with two Italian instructors. One is Sylvia, who is my Italian teacher, and the other is Marta, who...
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Music students Tyrese, Savannah, Mary Pauline, Chrissy, and Alan share some of their weekend adventures and discoveries they’ve made in their time here so far. Tyrese Byrd, Furman University Hi! My name is Tyrese and I am a Music student from Furman University. This weekend a group of the music students decided...
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One week until the final presentation! Read below for some reflections about collaboration and some advice for future students from Physical Theatre Students TJ Little, Tara Ellwood, Autumn McNutt, and Steph Pilavin! TJ Little, Coastal Carolina University Being in Italy for a semester, learning to devise theatre can be very stressful. It’s okay. Accept what...
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