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Welcome FROM THE CHAIR

Spring 2020 has truly been a “novel” semester - one unlike anyone could imagine. The semester was progressing along with a wonderful momentum and many great things happening on campus and off. Spring break was a welcomed respite for many and there was excitement to return and finish strong with academics, performances, and guest artists. Seemingly in an instant, the coronavirus global pandemic reached the United States and halted all plans. Campus closed and courses moved all online. For some disciplines, this transition was smooth and easy. For disciplines like music that rely on tactile, synchronous, collaborative delivery, this was a devastating blow. However, music faculty and students are creative and adaptive by nature. While we were unable to meet in the normal ways, I want to thank the faculty and students for their willingness to turn on a dime in an untenable situation. We were able to continue offering the highest level of music instruction in the music core, applied lessons, and ensembles. It certainly looked and felt different for all of us, but I am so pleased that the NSU Department of Music was able to continue the positive impact on students academically and intrinsically. I invite you to read on in the pages that follow and celebrate with us why it is always a good day to be a RiverHawk! Stay safe and be well.