The man who redefined Kathakali vocal music
From the introduction of carnatic ragas and the sruti box to traveling on stage, Venkitakrishna Bhagavathar has created new trends In the composite art form of Kathakali, vocal music embodies the vachikaabhinaya (verbal action). This feature is a distinct departure from its predecessor, Koodiyattam, in which the actors speak chaste Sanskrit, Pakrit and Malayalam depending […]
Vocal music teacher at Liechty Siblings Laud High School
Duan Beck If you don’t think a teacher can have a lasting impact on a student, listen to what the members of “Girl Named Tom” have to say about Duane Beck. The musical group is made up of siblings Caleb (PHS ’13), Josh (PHS ’15) and Bekah (PHS ’19), who took time off from their […]
The genius of ABBA: the incredible production and recording techniques behind the music
By Benjamin Lamb A deep dive into the techniques used on ABBA’s music. You would be hard pressed to find a band as original as ABBA. Their decades of very popular albums and musicals have attracted many fans across the world and announced a new album that will undoubtedly strengthen their legacy. ABBA’s long career […]
Educators Praise Revised Ricochet Curriculum and Encourage Participation in Future Facilitator Trainings
AMES, Iowa – Over the past year, Iowa State University 4-H Youth Outreach and Outreach staff have provided facilitator trainings for Ricochet: A Leadership Adventure extreme across the state. Ricochet is a middle school leadership initiative for youth participating in 4-H, school and community programs across the state. After revising the 12-year program in 2020, […]