Trumpet Composition Student composed a written piece for trumpet ensemble “It is my commentary on both the future of trumpet ensemble and the roots from which it came.” Performed a recital program Essay summary of experience “[Project has been a] labor of love for the better part of a year. ButI could not be happier with the way it sounded on the stage, the way it pushed me as a composer, and the way it illustrates the techniques and musical methods I consider to be important.”
Accessible STEM Education: Adaptable Resources for Home and School I plan to survey the available support for students in the STEM field both inside and outside of the classroom and contribute to this support through developing individual STEM kits based on what is needed and missing in current offerings.
Neuroaesthetics: A Neuro-Psychological Exploration of How and Why We Tell Stories “An in-depth exploration of the science of storytelling and how the art of reading and writing stories affects our human experience on a neuro-psychological level. How might neuroscience inform and explain these literary processes? What is happening inside our brains when we share stories? How might we use this research to improve and expand our storytelling? Ultimately, on a scientific/psychological level, do stories truly make us better people?”