Tag Archives: Class of 2020

Listening to America, Season 1: Melitadies



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.


Listening to America, Season 1: The Former Future of Jazz



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.


Listening to America, Season 1: The Aquamarine Podcast



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.


Listening to America, Season 1: Keepin’ It Real with Nina Simone



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.


Listening to America, Season 1: Down in the Blues



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.


The Hamlet Podcast: The Nosebleeds



Ross and Thomas, Class of 2019, interview football players and fans about media surveillance of athletes and how players manage their relationships with the press. Special guests Justin and Randolph, Class of 2020. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.


John Roebling and the Gilded Age



Who was John Roebling? How does he embody the Gilded Age? And what’s a caisson? Caitlyn and Randolph, Class of 2020, discuss what they learned about the man who designed the Brooklyn Bridge as part of their research for Mr. Hunter’s U.S. history class.