by Cadence Ignoffo | Mar 19, 2025 | Azores
Our last day in Ponta Delgada began bright and early. We gathered in the lobby, ensuring everyone had the right gear. Once all the breakfast boxes were handed out, we boarded the bus and set off for our journey to Terceira, our second and final island. We arrived...
by Anastasia Bordone | Mar 18, 2025 | Azores
Bright and early, a small crew headed out to interview Hugo Raposo, a viola and guitar maker. At his workshop in Ponta Delgada, he showed everyone his unfinished works, so they got to see the inside look—literally. He spoke about his inspiration to build violas and...
by Samantha Buturla | Mar 17, 2025 | Azores
We began day two with a very important interview with one of our story subjects, Rafael Carvalho, the master of the Viola da Terra. Starting the day off strong with a great breakfast, of course, at our hotel here in Ponta Delgada with gorgeous, sunny weather. We then...
by Leanna Ward | Mar 16, 2025 | Azores
On Saturday, we began our journey to The Azores at Newark Airport. The crew met at our terminal to check in together before our overnight flight, where we encountered our first hurdles. Upon checking in with our airline, half of the class was informed our carry-on...
by Jackson Blackburn | Mar 11, 2025 | Azores
On Wednesday, March 6th, a small crew of our students, accompanied by producers and directors Dr. Maria Luskay and Professor Lou Guarneri, visited the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art (or the MET) to gather important details on music’s relationship to cultural...
by Anya Dwivedi | Feb 19, 2025 | Azores
Cultural sustainability is the preservation and passing down of traditions, customs, and cultural identity to future generations. From indigenous practices to historic architecture, every piece of cultural heritage matters in shaping the world around us. It plays a...
