David Martosko '91
David Martosko '91 -- US Political editor, The Daily Mail (London)
[more]David Martosko '91 -- US Political editor, The Daily Mail (London)
[more]I was overwhelmed by the talent of my cohort as a Dartmouth freshman. The intimacy of the music department was just what I needed to get a foothold in an unfamiliar place. While I found the music major cumbersome at times with its various requirements, it was a department that offered great access to really accomplished musicians and musicologists from a diverse set of fields. I'm now a professional musician, making a living doing what I love, and I certainly wouldn't be here without my many hours in the Hop basement.
[more]I pursued a double major, including one in music, because I wanted a broad liberal arts education that would prepare me for my future career.Studying music at Dartmouth helped me develop my critical thinking skills. The composition classes taught me to translate my ideas into action.It was good preparation for my Wall Street career in which I must communicate effectively every day.
[more]My Freshman fall, I was thrown into the Music Department headfirst with an introductory class in Electro-Acoustic music. From then on, I spent many Friday nights and weekends locked in the music department's BritTrax recording studio, creating my own pieces and playing with new sounds and ideas outside of class. It was this kind of extra-curricular encouragement, to not only learn the core theoretical elements in the major, but also be inspired and given the tools to experiment on my own that ultimately shaped my Dartmouth music experience. From student-run A Cappella and musical theater
[more]I was drawn to the music major by the varied, novel coursework and unparalleled intimacy. Even though I did not choose a career in music, the department afforded me with a strong network of advisors and friends to help me find my way. I have been teaching Spanish for the last three years in Connecticut. As a teacher, I place great importance on developing the 21st century skills that I honed through my music studies: communication skills, scholarship, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.
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