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To be quite honest, to participate in something other than work lol. Which is basically what I will do when I am not in this class. Also to meet new people with common interests and to hopefully meet lifelong friends.

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One of my favorite TV shows is That 70s show. Cracks me up every time I watch it.
My favorite movies are romance. I am very big on romance. So my favorite movie right now is the new Netflix movie called Purple Hearts.

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I try to keep up with my favorite artists and singers so I can get their albums. I have been in choir since middle school. In high school, I was not only in choir but in the most elite vocal jazz group called Midnight Voices. I played violin once in elementary school. I have two 1st place awards for competing in singing contests. My voice is my superpower!

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Hello my name is Veronica Avolio. I am wanting to do Music Therapy but for right now I am joining this choir because I have always enjoyed music and singing.

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I would like to improve my diction, breathe support, stage fright, and sight reading this semester!

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I would like to improve my diction, breathe support, stage fright, and sight reading this semester!

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Fruits basket playlist is my favorite! I listen to a lot of Japanese and French music!

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Fruits basket playlist is my favorite! I listen to a lot of Japanese and French music!

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My favorite song is comedy Gen Hoshino

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My goal for this semester is to get better at reading music. Also, to be a better singer.

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I want to get better at sight reading!

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Movies, so many. I literally can't choose one.
My Spotify is a mix of so many different kind of music, classic, salsa, pop, Brazilian music, French, and flamenco

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Besides learning to sing in an ensemble, I would love to improve diction and my ability to hear and sing different parts with ease. As I am an instrumentalist, I am excited to sing and try something different. My goal for myself is to sing out and fill my voice, to not be afraid even if something wrong comes out.

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I used to be in choir back in elementary school. As an ed major I want to relearn how to read choral music. I also want to understand the pedagogy around a choral classroom.

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Enjoying my last semester of choir mostly ❤️ I’m going to miss being in this amazing ensemble ❤️ But other goals I have is matching pitch and breath techniques for singing :)

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I’ve been watching a lot of breaking bad lately. In terms of movie soundtracks… teen beach movie has many bops.

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One of my biggest goals is to continue to develop my tone, specifically fullness, resonance, and volume. I also want to enrich my lower range and work on releasing more vocal tension.

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I’m really excited to learn the history and context behind the music we’ll perform!

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My favorite Spotify playlists are women in grunge or riotgrrrl playlists

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I am a flute player, and I have been playing since sixth grade. I am wanting to teach high school band with my degree, as well as open my own private lesson studio. I have been in many music ensembles, including the McHenry County Honors Band and a youth orchestra in Crystal Lake, IL. I also enjoy reading and writing.

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My main goal is to get back into singing, as it was something I really enjoyed in high school but just didn’t have time for my freshman year or college.

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To improve my singing ability and diction to overcome my challenge of pronunciations correctly as an immigrant. And to feel the power of singing together with group of talented musicians.

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I’ve been playing the piano since I was 5 and been in choir since Freshman year of high school.

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Have a good time, gain choral ensemble experience, better tone.

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I like pop music and classical music. I listen to classical music every night to help me sleep ❤️
My favorite movies are Legally Blonde, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Bridesmaids, and Pitch Perfect (all of them!)
My favorite tv shows are stranger things, the bachelor franchise, AGT, Glee, and Marriage or Mortgage

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Goals are to figure out and expand my range, and learn more about choral parts and repertoire.

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Okay favorite tv show is Schitts creek but there isn’t much music in it.

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I want to work on site reading and get better at it

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I absolutely love Broadway music, and some of my favorite soundtracks are Hamilton, the movie Dune (by Han zimmer), and Dear Evan Hansen. I also love music by Fatai, Tauren Wells, Hollow Coves, and Tnunderstorm Artis on Spotify.

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Somebody said the Howls Moving Castle soundtrack and I’d like to steal their response because it’s amazing

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“If I Stay” has an amazing soundtrack.

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Get better at singing the right pitch without needing a reference pitch all the time. I want to be able to project my voice loudly and in tune to reach an audience in the back

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Get better at singing the right pitch without needing a reference pitch all the time. I want to be able to project my voice loudly and in tune to reach an audience in the back

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I want to get a little more confident and precise with my singing voice. I have a mild speech impediment, so accuracy/clarity is hard!

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My favorite movies with good music are The Batman and Interstellar, which are some of the only movies I have looked up the soundtracks for to listen to.

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Favorite movie: Grown ups
Favorite tv shows: Stranger things, Modern family, SpongeBob
Favorite artist: Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Swae Lee, Sabrina Carpenter
I listen to all types of music

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My favorite show is The chi. They have good songs on there from time to time.

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I have been develop my career in colombia. So part of my jobs was there. I'm so interested in music that's why I'm here today. Having this amazing opportunity tu do my master's in US.

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have some fun singing in a choir setting again

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As a soprano, I am trying to extend my vocal range and reach higher notes.

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Primary flute, secondary alto sax in jazz band, listening to “Jubilee” by Japanese Breakfast. Done lots of singing in aural skills, and informally with my big group of choir friends in high school. Like to sing when I learn my fav songs on guitar or piano

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I definitely like the music in the marvel movies along with some of the songs in Gilmore girls -Evelyn

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I’ve been in choir all throughout elementary school, middle school and high school. I served on my high school choirs executive board for two year and I was president my senior year. I was in chamber choir from sophomore to senior year which made me love singing a cappella but really I love all choir music. I also have a background in musical theatre. My favorite artist of all time is Taylor Swift but lately I’ve had Lady Gaga on all the time.

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My goals for this semester is to improve on my skills as a musician, and I am excited to meet new people with similar interests!

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My two main goals are to have fun making music with everyone in this room and to try and make as much friends as possible. 😄

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SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON has the greatest, most nostalgic soundtrack for me

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I definitely want to know how to sing better and how to sing in ways that maintain the voice.

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I want to become more knowledgeable in choral singing and improve my blend with my fellow choir members! I also want to learn more about different cultural styles of music.

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My favorite movie is Purple Hearts on Netflix.
My favorite songs are early pop.

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My goals are definitely to get better at reading music and just being comfortable with singing in general

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Best TV Show is Breaking Bad and The Office. However none compare to the Anime masterpiece that is Attack On Titan. The Soundtrack is impeccable and alongside the story it truly brings it to a whole new level of Art.

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I have been playing violin since age 10. I started viola freshman year of high school and also picked up some cello and bass my junior and sophomore year.

What artists I’m listening to: Chase Atlantic, The Chainsmokers and Quinn XCII

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My biggest goal is to be better with learning how to balance and blend music in a choral ensemble, and learn how to use the voice as effectively as any other instrument.

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Mens choir two years in high school, mixed choir two years, with one year of jazz choir experience. Participated in Wartburg All-State camp two years.

Primarily a tenor saxophonist, but I also play alto, baritone, soprano, along with clarinet, bass clarinet, and flute. I primarily play jazz but also play classical and have participated in chamber ensembles.

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One of my biggest goals is to learn how to read music and be able to find those notes easier in the music. I also would love to know the different ways you can make sounds through vocal postures.

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My favorite tv show right now is Stranger Things since I just finished the last season, for now. As far as any playlists goes, I really listen to anything, on the radio or a random playlist.

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I definitely want to work on making my voice stronger as well as having more confidence in it -Jay

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I’m a marvel fan, I like the Batman trilogy, but I’m overall not a huge movie or tv show guy.

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I played viola from age 10-17, and I’ve been singing since I was five. I was involved in orchestra from fifth grade up until senior year, and I was in Larkins instrumental academy in high school. I’ve been a part of various choir groups throughout the years including the acapella group at my high school and one’s through my park district, and I used to do vocal lessons

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My goal is to work more on other languages and improve my sight reading!!

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I love the soundtrack to Wreck-it Ralph and the Halloween franchise a lot. I also adore the theme from Inception as well. As for what I listen to on Spotify right now, I’ve been on a modern rock kick lately, so I’ve been listening to Linkin Park and Bring Me the Horizon a lot lately.

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My favorite shows include Parks n Rec, Young Justice, Castlevania, Lovecraft Country, and many more. My favorite artists are Solange, James Blake, BbyMutha, Earl Sweatshirt, and again many more!

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Madrigals
Solo ensemble
IMEA
I love learning about different cultures, especially music if given the chance!
I love to read too

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I had the great experience of spending some time at the Merit School of Music through their TFC. I has previous experience is their choir and took some music theory and history classes. I took private lessons there as well so I had many experiences from that!

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I have singing in choir since I was in third grade :) I did show choir for 6 years (middle school and in high school) along with musicals. My last role was a sad bride in The Addams Family my senior year of high school ❤️ I also played clarinet for 12 years! I did marching band in high school, concert band, wind symphony, and pep band! I did pep band for three years at NIU too!
I’ve been doing choir at NIU since my freshman year :) I did concert choir freshman year and i have been in university chorus since sophomore year! I am happy to be back here for my last semester in choir!

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I love atmospheric music, the most iconic soundtracks that I listen to are from Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul, Game of Thrones, and video game tracks.

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GLEEEEEEE

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Been playing violin from elementary to now, i play in Mariachi NIU and have played in Mariachi for the last 4 years. I love Anime, Chess, Soccer, Pixar, and Marvel

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Emerson- My guilty pleasure is the Frozen soundtrack! What’s not to like about Elsa?

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My goal for this class is to be more comfortable with my singing voice and improve my technique.

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My favorite movie is Forrest Gump and my favorite tv show is The Fosters. I don’t really have a favorite playlist -Jay

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I have participated in choir all 4 years of high school. I also write songs, rap, and sing. I have a recording studio at home that I love to record myself in.

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I haven’t done too much singing in my life, mainly just from aural skills but I love listening and singing along to musicals. Lately I’ve either been listening to the musical “Six” and orchestral excerpts.

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Started learning piano since 8 yrs old. I come from a musical family where my dad is a vocalist, and my brother is an excellent pianist. I did only 2 years of vocal, and I like to continue.

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i love emo music, cabaret, and anything with too many voices to discern (Will Wood and the Tapeworms is a great example artist)
i've been a violinist for 10 years and i love playing anything But mozart

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I’ve done musicals and been in choir for pretty much forever! Very bad with instruments other than voice, but I’m trying!

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Played percussion and drums in and out of school during middle school and high school. I enjoy playing percussion ensemble music and jazz. Listening to some of Brian Blade

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The music in Howls moving castle is great and I love that movie.

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I have been singing since 4th grade. From 4th grade to senior year in high school, I was in 23 musicals, and I joined middle school choir in 6th grade. I was also in a men’s choir group in middle school (as a side thing). I also sang Christmas carols with my theater friends at multiple retirement homes. I was also in a men’s choir my freshman and senior year of high school, I was in my high school’s chamber choir my sophomore to senior year (we’d do things such as ILMEA and Madrigal dinners, etc.). Lastly, I was also in University Chorus last school year while also being the historian for Phi Mu Alpha, the music fraternity offered here at NIU.

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I’ve been singing for my whole life - most of which has been in musical theatre and choir settings. I also play some instruments, but flute is my main one!

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I'm Marquis Lamb. I'm Hospitality and Tourism Management with a minor in Marketing. I'm originally from Chicago, IL. I'm a fifth-year senior, graduating this December.

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the untamed has a fun soundtrack
as does studio ghibli

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I have been in choir and band since junior high! I play Alto, Soprano, Tenor, and Bari Sax and dabble in a little piano! I was also in my high school show choir!

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I have been singing for a long time. I want to go into musical theatre and have been a huge fan forever. I have also taken private voice lessons and have been in a choir.

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I’ve been in choirs since 5th grade, in all types (SSA, A Capella, SATB). I also love musical theatre! I listen to all types of music so it’s hard to pick favorites.

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I started with violin in 4th grade and clarinet in 5th, eventually switching to oboe in 6th and picking up cello, piano, and guitar along the way. In high school I was in a chamber and alternative strings orchestra. Now in college, I'm a part of the worship band at church and do u choir for fun!

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I mainly play percussion and have been playing for about 10 years. However, I also produce music digitally and occasionally I sing on the music I produce.

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Hello! My name is Nailah and my hometown is good ole DeKalb! I’m a history major and minoring in French! I love to sing!

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Hello! My name is Nailah and my hometown is good ole DeKalb! I’m a history major and minoring in French! I love to sing!

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I was in choir throughout grammar school and high school and I sing and play piano -Jay

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I am very into chamber music, composing music (I have almost an hour of original works), am in a military band, and have competing internationally for four years in the marching arts.

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My main instrument is French horn but I play guitar, piano, and trumpet. I’ve been in band since 5th grade and did choir junior and senior year of high school. My favorite band is Dance Gavin Dance.

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Name: Jayla
Major: Music (recording arts)
Hometown: Glenwood, IL
Year: Freshman

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Jair, Music Education, from Streamwood, transfer student 2 years left idk what that makes me tbh

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Jair, Music Education, from Streamwood, transfer student 2 years left idk what that makes me tbh

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I’ve been playing the guitar for three years and have been singing for about 6 months

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i did choir from 4th grade until basically the beginning of highschool. i enjoy listening to kpop, cpop, jpop and the occasional metal.

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Music education major
Kennesaw, GA
Junior

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I’m Breanna Negele, and I am a music education major. I am from McHenry, IL, and this is my second year here at NIU.

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Natalia Sawicka
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Wood Dale, IL
Year: Sophomore

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Instrumental Music Ed: Violin primary, viola secondary
West Bend, WI
Sophomore

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Music Education/Tuba performance major
4th year
Originally from Belvidere, IL

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Major: Acting
Minor: Voice
Hometown: Austin, TX
Year @ NIU: Junior

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I’m a first year acting major from Northbrook, Il

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Master in violin performance
Colombia
Graduate