Hailey Moy, President & Editor |
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Year: Senior Major: Music Therapy Favorite thing about SAI: One of my favorite things about SAI is being connected to other SAI sisters across the country and around the world! I have had many opportunities to connect with and learn from other SAI sisters, and am excited to continue meeting other sisters who share my passion for music. Musical Background: I began learning to play the viola in preschool at age 5. In fifth grade, I began learning to play the alto saxophone. Around sixth grade, I began teaching myself to play guitar and piano. In middle school, I played in my school’s concert band and jazz band, and was a member of Lincoln Nebraska’s Junior Youth Orchestra. In high school, I was a member of the marching band for 4 years (marched alto for 3, drum major for 1), played viola in my school’s orchestra and chamber strings ensemble, played in the concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble, played alto sax and sang in the jazz band, and was a member of the Nebraska All State Orchestra for 3 years. Here at CSU, I am a member of the CSU Symphony Orchestra, and have played viola in the orchestra pit for a few of CSU’s opera productions. I write and record my own music, and am in a 4 piece rock band! We don’t have a name yet, but are working on writing and recording demos, and will hopefully be playing shows in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado soon :) Favorite places to visit in FoCo: Downtown Artery, FoCo DoCo, Waltzing Kangaroo, Dragon Lee, Ace Gilette’s, Elliot’s, Coppermuse Distillery, White Balcony, Fort Collins Cat Rescue, Bath Nursery, Kansas City Kitty, The Gold Leaf Collective, Wild Boar Plans after CSU: After I finish my coursework, I will complete a 6-month clinical music therapy internship and take the Music Therapy Board Certification exam. As a music therapist, I want to work with early childhood and mental/behavioral health populations, as well as in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). I would like to conduct research regarding music therapy in the NICU. I plan to obtain Master’s and Doctoral degrees in music therapy or related fields. Favorite music/artists: Radiohead, Mitski, Beach House, Mild High Club, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Queens of the Stone Age, Alvvays, Grimes, Kendrick Lamar, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Tame Impala, Mac Demarco, Candy Claws, Lady Lamb, Soccer Mommy, Andrew Bird, A Tribe Called Quest, Anderson .Paak, MF Doom, Pixies, Crumb, Cherry Glazerr, Speedy Ortiz, and many more. |
Nicky tisdall, Vice president of membership |
Hometown: Madison, South Dakota Year: Senior Major: Human Development and Family Studies: Early Childhood Education, Minor in Music Favorite thing about SAI: My favorite part of SAI is getting to know and understand how other members love and passion of music started. It's a common bond that we all share, even though we've all been touched by music differently. Musical Background: I began playing the trumpet when I was a fifth grader as part of a beginning band class and never put it down. In high school, I served as drum major for three years during the marching band season, and played in the jazz band. While at Colorado State University I've also been in numerous techniques courses that allow me to learn and play different instruments other than my primary. Some of these include the violin, piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trombone, tuba, and french horn. Throughout college I've also been a part of numerous ensembles including the basketball pep band, concert band, symphonic band, and a section leader for the CSU Marching Band. I'm also a section coach for the Middle School Outreach Ensemble trumpet section. I spent many years as a member of the CSU Trumpet studio, which allowed me many great performance opportunities during my undergrad. Favorite place(s) to visit in FoCo: The Oval, Dungeons and Drafts, CSU Stadium, Lincoln Center, Horsetooth Plans after CSU: I would love to get a job as an Elementary school teacher in, or near, Fort Collins! Ideally I would love to teach either Kindergarten or First grade. Favorite music/artists: OneRepublic, The Script, John Mayer, Aerosmith, John Mackey, anything written by John Williams or Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Fray, Fleetwood Mac, Gustav Holst, Coldplay, and so many others! I also am an avid lover and supporter of the Mamma Mia! Soundtrack :-) |
McKenna Shuler, Vice president of ritual |
Hometown: Loveland, CO Year: Senior Major: Creative Writing major, French & Spanish minors Favorite thing about SAI?: The sisters are the best part of SAI Musical background: I took piano lessons as a kid, and I've been playing flute since 7th grade Favorite place(s) to visit in FoCo: The library Plans after CSU?: Not sure yet (oops) Fun Fact: In my spare time, I cosplay and spoil my fish & frogs |