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Classical melodies swept through St. Cecilia Hall on a breezy afternoon as the semesterly Schubertiade began at 91����� Aquinas College, California, on Sunday. Students packed into the auditorium, eager to witness classmates showcase their skills.

Traditionally, a Schubertiade is an event held in celebration of the works by composer Franz Schubert. The College�s adaptation, however, is an informal afternoon concert by friends for friends, differing in that it includes a much wider array of classical composers. Lights remain on and the curtains open to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Many students bring their homework, a fun read, or a creative project to work on while listening to their peers� performances; others opt to just sit and soak in the music.

�Some people think of musicality as something belonging to a special cast of people, to performers, which is to be enjoyed passively by another cast of people: the audience,� explained assistant dean Dr. Joseph Zepeda (�04). �While we do have performers and an audience here, this is an event for the community to make music for itself, so to speak.�

Per tradition, Dr. Zepeda introduced the performers and their particular piece by name and occasionally shared a fun fact about the work or its composer. This semester�s Schubertiade featured music by classical composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Vivaldi, and, of course, Schubert, among several others. Two student composers, Josefina Sedler (CA�26) and Nicholas Roberts (CA�28), also brought original compositions to the stage. Although the piano was many students� instrument of choice, some opted to play the violin or the guitar; others showed off their vocal talent; and freshman Mark Geier (CA�29) performed on the saxophone.

At the concert�s conclusion, attendees gathered outside the auditorium and carried on the musical conversation at a casual reception.

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