Simran, Class of 2020, interviews Band Director, Ms. Claire Conti, about how Jazz has created New Orleans’ diverse culture and is the origin of all American music.
Melita, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of pianist and new jazz pioneer Cecil Taylor (1929-2018). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Michael, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz musician and composer Ornette Coleman (1930-2015). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Logan, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Sydney, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer, pianist, and songwriter Nina Simone (1933-2003). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Charlotte, Class of 2020, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and guitarist Leadbelly (1889-1949). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Joan and Maya, Class of 2019, explore the theme of appearance versus reality, examining how the decisions we make can alter or mask ability the way others perceive reality. Featuring interviews with Ms. Haysley and Ms. Sciortino. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.
Is it ever possible to present your true identity? Bobby and Harrison, Class of 2019, explore how the masks we where obscure our authentic selves. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.
Come for the opening slow burn musical crescendo. Stay for a nuanced exploration of the ethical debate around paying NCAA athletes by Nicky and Caleb, Class of 2019. Featuring interviews with Country Day Athletic Director Mike McGuire and two Country Day alumni, former LSU basketball player Eddie Ludwig, Class of 2009, and former Southeastern basketball player Michael Corchiani, Class of 2016. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.
Will, Matt, and Bradley, Class of 2019, explore the relationship between religion and morality as it appears in Hamlet and in our everyday lives. Featuring interviews with Mike, Class of 2021, and Country Day’s beloved French teacher and department chair, Madame Ellis. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.