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Musical Reflections


History as Storytelling: How Music Makes History Meaningful
Why history can feel disconnected—and how art brings us closer to what it actually meant to live through it.

Alexander L. Shaneyfelt
5 days ago5 min read


Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony - A Broken Man’s Vision for the Future
A reflection on Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, focusing on the contrast between his personal struggles and the work’s message of unity and brotherhood.

Alexander L. Shaneyfelt
6 days ago4 min read


Welcome — On Practice, Music, and Thought
An introduction to the writings section—exploring musicianship through performance, composition, and teaching, and how they shape the way we think about music and learning.

Alexander L. Shaneyfelt
Mar 212 min read
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