Portrait of Lily Takemoto. Lily Takemoto is a Vocal Performance major actively preparing for her Senior Recital titled, “A Life Remembered in Song” which thematically encapsulating memories over a lifetime. The concept originates from the song Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by Samuel Barber. Which was based off a James Agee poem centered on a child lying in the grass describing the world around them. Throughout her recital preparation, Takemoto reflected on her vocal technique improvement and her deeper understanding of her musicianship. Dr. Cindy Dewey has been critical, from helping to focus on technique, to providing daily small life lessons, to being a contributor of Takemoto’s love of music and classical singing. As some final advice Takemoto said, “Don’t be afraid! There are so many opportunities, especially here at Utah State, to pursue creative work! ... Just go for it, do what you love!”
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