Huskie Spotlight

Meet some of our great students and faculty.

Daniël Smith, Music Performance, ’25

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Daniël Smith, Music Performance, '25What did you want to be when you were growing up? When I was growing up, I wanted to be an Information Systems Specialist. I'm not pursuing that as a major now, and have chosen another path....

Khadija Nagi, Jazz Performance, ’25

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Khadija Nagi, Jazz Performance, '25What did you want to be when you were growing up? When I was growing up I think I knew I wanted to do something with music before I even knew that was possible. I remember when I turned seven...

Abria Shaw, Music Education and Vocal Performance, ’24

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Abria Shaw, Music Education and Vocal Performance, '24What did you want to be when you were growing up? Throughout my life I have bounced between different careers, but I always went back to wanting to be a music educator. I am...

Hannah Kaspar, Music Performance, ’22

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Hannah Kaspar, Music Performance, '22What did you want to be when you were growing up? When I was little I wanted to be a musician. I am pursuing that now in school.What is your major (and/or minor) and why did you decide on...

Scott Anderson, Music Performance, ’21

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Scott Anderson, Music Performance, '21What is your major (and/or minor) and why did you decide on this course of study? Music Performance. I chose this path to be equipped and prepared for my career as a performer and...

Tse-Chun Liu, Master of Music, ’22

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Tse-Chun Liu, Master of Music, '22What did you want to be when you were growing up? When I was growing up, I was starting to learn music. Piano was my first major, and then I added cello as my second major. Now I would like to...

Jordan Radloff, Communications: Media Studies, minors in Music and Journalism, ’22

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Jordan Radloff, Communications: Media Studies, minors in Music and Journalism, '22What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be an artist when I was growing up. I'd say my major and minors somewhat align with...

Jihyeon Kim, Music Performance and Recording Arts, ’23

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Jihyeon Kim, Music Performance and Recording Arts, '23What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be a writer when I was young. The reason is that I found it attractive to share feelings and exchange thoughts...

Annie Sun Chung, Master of Music, 22

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Annie Sun Chung, Master of Music, '22What is your major (and/or minor) and why did you decide on this course of study?: My major is wind band conducting. I decided to study to become a better educator for my students.What is...

Hannah Speer, Music Education and Trombone Performance ’23

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Hannah Speer, Music Education and Trombone Performance '23What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing that as a major, or have you taken another path? I had no idea what I wanted to be when I was growing...

Daniel Burke, Music Education ’22

Music Huskie SpotlightHuskie Spotlight: Daniel Burke, Music Education '22What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing that as a major, or have you taken another path? I have always been very creative, and I enjoy building things. With that in...

Erin Kirby, Music Education ’22

Music Huskie SpotlightErin Kirby, Music Education '22What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing that as a major, or have you taken another path? Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always had a passion to become a teacher. I would always watch...