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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Live Updates: BDS Kirkland sit-in and ongoing protests.

Sophie Heinz, Former Staff Writer

Sophie Heinz is from Maple Valley, Washington. Sophie is currently majoring in vocal performance and law, history & society. Other than being involved with The Vanderbilt Hustler, she is also in the Vandy acapella group Harmonic NOtion and Vanderbilt Opera Theater. The goal of her column was to shed light on being a student at the Blair School of Music.

All content by Sophie Heinz
Just because white men were once the face of classical composition in the past does not mean that it is something that should continue to be reinforced in the future. (Hustler Staff/Emery Little)

Finding My Voice: The lack of representation in classical music

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
March 7, 2021
Students sit socially distant from one another for their class Music of the 20th and 21st Century. (Hustler Staff/Sophie Heinz)

Finding My Voice: COVID-19 anxiety and isolation weigh heavily on Blair students

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
October 6, 2020
Pictured is choir director Dr. Tucker Biddlecombe’s workspace setup for editing and mixing choir audio recordings (Hustler Staff/Sophie Heinz)

Finding My Voice: How COVID-19 has changed what performance will look like in the Blair School of Music

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
September 9, 2020
Learning online can be particularly challenging for Blair students, whose lessons typically include close examination of the tone quality theyre producing.

[Photo] Finding My Voice: E-Learning for music majors

April 19, 2020
Blagers are parties that allow Blair students to let loose with others who understand the unique challenges of being a music student.

Finding my Voice: The truth about Blagers

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
February 18, 2020
Professional fraternities, including music fraternities, provide students with the opportunity to bond over a common career interest. (Photo courtesy Sarah Clements)

Finding my Voice: A Greek Community for music students

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
January 18, 2020
Sophomore Voice major Blair Lipham gives her vocal performance final. Blair students finals include public performances, in addition to written exams.

Finding My Voice: Being judged, in more ways than one

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
December 8, 2019
Churches provide many Voice majors a way to gain valuable work experience while still in school.

Finding My Voice: How Blair students make extra cash

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
November 14, 2019
Drinking tea can help lessen the effects of a cold and strengthen your voice. (Photo by Sophie Heinz)

Finding My Voice: Dealing with a singer’s worst nightmare

By Sophie Heinz, Columnist
October 30, 2019
Blair students follow set core schedules for their first two years that mainly consist of classes within Blair. (Photo by Sophie Heinz)

Finding My Voice: What does a Blair schedule look like?

By Sophie Heinz
October 16, 2019
Performing with friends is one of the unique ways Blair students bond. (Photo courtesy Sophie Heinz)

Finding My Voice: Finding my people at Blair

By Sophie Heinz
October 1, 2019
Blair students take part in multiple performances throughout the year. (Photo by Emily Gonçalves)

Road to Blair

By Sophie Heinz
September 15, 2019

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