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This blog is a space for us to consolidate and share our writing, our audiovisuals, and our ongoing research for MUSI3041. Please be positive and supportive, and let's make an effort to contribute in the spirit of scholarly and intellectual pursuit. Your contributions are never wrong, so don't let your inhibitions stop you from exploring ideas or asking tough questions. And don't let your anxieties over language or writing style keep you from having your voice heard! To start things off, let's kick off the blog with a well worn piece of "environmental music," perhaps the quintessential example in the Western art music tradition:
Looking forward to a productive and stimulating semester! -- JV Neglia

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