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Find all the Visual & Performing Arts series.
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Meet Mary Lou Schweickert, a trombone player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The trombone has a clear, bright sound that is lower than the trumpet.
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Meet Ken Turner , a French horn player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The French horn or horn, produces a wide assortment of notes in the middle ranges of the brass instrument.
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Meet Ron Davis , a tuba player in the South Carolina Philharmonic Brass Section. The tuba is the largest and lowest-sounding brass instrument.
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Meet members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Percussion Section: Matthew Jones, Chris Lee, Mark Roddy, Eric Patterson, and Cliff Sutton The percussion section includes instruments like the snare...
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What is an Actor? The actor portrays a character emotionally and physically by using his or her voice, facial expressions and body movements. Under the advisement of the director, the actor reads the...
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What is a Theater President? The theater president is responsible for managing the theater staff and operations. The ability to evaluate and appreciate the performing arts is important to make...
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What is a Playwright? The playwright writes the play that the actors perform on the stage. Strong language skills are essential to communicate ideas and thoughts into a dramatic script that tells a...
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Artist Jim Harrison reflects on his career path--his early apprenticeship, learning the art of lettering and sign painting, his career as a football coach, and now a painter. He discusses the...
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Artist/Educator, Mac Arthur Goodwin, describes his early career as a teacher and coach, his advancement to the State Department of Education, and his role on the national level as an advocate for...
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Forensic Artist, Deborah Goff, describes various aspects of her work and provides insight into the events that shaped her life, her education, and her career path.