These four oral histories are from faculty and staff with the St. Mary's University Music Department. They were part of a capstone project done by Qiuying Chen. They share their experiences working with a long-running annual music festival at St. Mary's, the Fiesta Jazz Festival
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St. Mary's University - Music Department - Adrian Ruiz
Qiuying Chen
Dr. Ruiz recalls his experiences at the Feista Jazz Festival as performer, director, and other roles. He tells how he prepares for the festival, the challenge of directing it, and much more.
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St. Mary's University - Music Department - Elizabeth Hish
Qiuying Chen
Beth Hish shared her experience as a volunteer of the Fiesta Jazz Festival, included her role and favourite moment.
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St. Mary's University - Music Department - John Rankin
Qiuying Chen
Dr. John Rankin recollects his journey with the Fiesta Jazz Festival since he joined St. Mary's University Music Department in 1980.
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St. Mary's University - Music Department - Maria Smith
Qiuying Chen
Maria tells her story of growing up with music, and how she joined St. Mary's community and started the Choir. She recalls her expereince in maintaining the Choir and providing music for masses of the school, included the Red Mass.