Wide range of music accepted on campus
Kory Phelps
Issue date: 11/2/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Whether they're on the dance floor or at a house party, students at Dixie State College find a cultural variety in music all over St. George.
"Zumba is a fun way to get your cardio work out done while dancing to latin music," said BreeAnna Carver, a junior communication major from Kaysville.
Carver has incorporated a broader style to her dance skills and music preference through the cultural variety of her Zumba workout.
"The music played for Zumba is fun and interesting," she said. "It's added a different element to how I have fun."
Some students have found certain music to be relaxing and mood inspiring.
Broc Ellerman, a freshman nursing major from Hurricane, puts on Bob Marley at night when relaxation is in order.
"It affects the way I take things; I just like to stay chill, not overreact to anything," he said. "Like the line in his song "'Everything's Gonna Be Alright.'"
The rastafari movement has benefited attitudes of students, lowered stress and changed their outlook on life.
"Bob Marley puts you in a good mood; it's easy going music that is relaxing," Carver said.
Tara Tichenor, a sophomore music major from St. George, has been focusing her studies on classical music. She also has 11 years of experience in Celtic performance because of her family's band.
"Having experience with another culture has helped me introduce the two styles of music to others," Tichenor said. "I have developed different styles and techniques with a wider range of ability to play."
Having a diverse culture alows Tichenor to be more adaptable.
"People can tell that whenever we play Celtic songs in orchestra or just anything that has that [same] feel or the rhythms that are from that style, it is a lot more natural for me," Tichenor said. "I can give them advice [on] how to do certain things."
Lindsay Barden, a freshman business major from St. George, said diverse music has had little impact culturally on her other than the normal trends that accompany socializing on campus with friends.
"Zumba is a fun way to get your cardio work out done while dancing to latin music," said BreeAnna Carver, a junior communication major from Kaysville.
Carver has incorporated a broader style to her dance skills and music preference through the cultural variety of her Zumba workout.
"The music played for Zumba is fun and interesting," she said. "It's added a different element to how I have fun."
Some students have found certain music to be relaxing and mood inspiring.
Broc Ellerman, a freshman nursing major from Hurricane, puts on Bob Marley at night when relaxation is in order.
"It affects the way I take things; I just like to stay chill, not overreact to anything," he said. "Like the line in his song "'Everything's Gonna Be Alright.'"
The rastafari movement has benefited attitudes of students, lowered stress and changed their outlook on life.
"Bob Marley puts you in a good mood; it's easy going music that is relaxing," Carver said.
Tara Tichenor, a sophomore music major from St. George, has been focusing her studies on classical music. She also has 11 years of experience in Celtic performance because of her family's band.
"Having experience with another culture has helped me introduce the two styles of music to others," Tichenor said. "I have developed different styles and techniques with a wider range of ability to play."
Having a diverse culture alows Tichenor to be more adaptable.
"People can tell that whenever we play Celtic songs in orchestra or just anything that has that [same] feel or the rhythms that are from that style, it is a lot more natural for me," Tichenor said. "I can give them advice [on] how to do certain things."
Lindsay Barden, a freshman business major from St. George, said diverse music has had little impact culturally on her other than the normal trends that accompany socializing on campus with friends.
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