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    Album explores COVID experience

    August 25, 2021
    Dr. Serena Scibelli, a UNG music faculty member, has released a solo violin album.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    University of North Georgia (UNG) music faculty member and violinist Dr. Serena Scibelli turned the COVID-19 pandemic into a time to create a music album.

    "It was kind of a dream for me. You are always busy working and performing," she said. "This was the right moment for me to make an album. If I didn't record it now, when would I do it?"

    Scibelli collaborated with five American composers to make "Reflections," a title she said shows how the album offers a snapshot of her life during the pandemic. In addition to the five songs from the current composers, she played the first movements of Bach's three solo violin sonatas and concluded the album with Kenji Bunch's "Until Next Time."

    The Livorno, Italy, native sought to tap into the pandemic and social unrest to create an album that shined a light on what people were experiencing.

    "I was motivated by the need to create beauty anew in the midst of great social turbulence and sorrow," she said. "This album merges my European heritage with American diversity."

    The album is available for purchase on Scibelli's website.

    While the album marked a personal milestone for Scibelli, she also included audio of the modern composers explaining their piece along with each song.

    "I wanted to give a voice to the composers," Scibelli said.

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    Bayeux Tapestry replica on campus in September

    Bayeux Tapestry replica on campus in September

    A replica of the Bayeux Tapestry will be on display at UNG's Convocation Center Sept. 26-28. The painted textile visually captures the story of the Battle of Hastings, a military conflict that turned the tide of British and European history in 1066.
    Musical performances  set for this fall

    Musical performances set for this fall

    UNG's Music Department has a fall lineup of events featuring students, faculty and guest artists.
    Smith article explores 'intellectual humility'

    Smith article explores 'intellectual humility'

    UNG professor Dr. Glen Smith published a journal article exploring "intellectual humility" as a strategy for decreasing "political hostility."
    IESA hosts research mentoring program

    IESA hosts research mentoring program

    High school students participated in UNG's Shadowing Research Mentoring Program to learn about innovative research in geosciences.

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