The World of Music

    Ever since I was little I have wanted to go to Italy! I am in love with the food that has originated from Italy, so I think it would be really cool to go there and experience the foods that I love, such as, pizza and pasta. So I decided to do this blog on the type of music you would hear at Italian weddings and ceremonies!     One of the most important things at a wedding is the music! Music elevates the mood and the atmosphere, so having the right choice of music is very important! At Italian weddings that songs usually played are Vivo per Lei by Andrea Bocelli and The Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni.      Andrea Bocelli is an italian singer from Lajatico, Italy. He was born visually impaired and became completely blind at the age of 12 following a football accident. Since 1994, he has recorded 15 solo studio albums and 9 complete operas. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Vivo per Lei means "I live for Her" in ...

Hey everyone! My name is Ariel, and I am a freshman! I also play volleyball here at Converse! I have been playing volleyball since I was 11 and have fell in love with the sport ever since! My twin sister, Ariana, also plays volleyball and we have done everything together! When I was in 6th grade I decided to sign up for band. I wanted try it since I love music and wanted to see if I would like it! So, my band teacher has everyone play different instruments, such as, the trumpet, clarinet, flute, and more! They gave each person directions on how to play each of the instruments and depending on how well we did, they assigned us to an instrument. The instructor assigned me to the clarinet! I loved the clarinet and became very good at playing it! Though, in 8th grade I decided to quit band because I wanted to focus on volleyball. Sometimes I wish I still knew how to play the clarinet, but maybe I will get back into it after college! Right now, Jonathan McReynolds is one of my favorite arti...