While there is so much that made UVA special for me - the spaces, the classes, and the people - a few of my favorite experiences have been in the Music Department with: Noel Lobley, the kindest and most passionate professor I have ever met; Luke Dahl, who taught me to unlock the artistic freedom of technology; Fred Maus, without whom I would be less observant, less introspective, and less empathetic; John Dearth, whose words echo the warmest embrace and continue to remind me to "strive for tone"; Matthew Burtner, who challenged me to see and harness the beauty in the seemingly mundane; Joel Rubin, who showed me the joy of art history and the nuance it can provide to lively debate and one's own art; Jack Hamilton, who effortlessly and fruitfully combined historical media analysis with discussion and passion for music; and Karl Hagstrom Miller, who, although we did not share a class together, consoled me during difficult times and reminded me that humans can be good. For these and all my experiences left unannounced - thank you.
