MultiDisciplinary
Anterior Cruciate Ligaments
By Alexis Jenkins
Alexis Jenkins definitely is very active from the start. Sports have always been her passion; growing up, you could always catch her outside at the softball field playing with her high school, tournament team, or family. This all was until she had an almost career-ending injury occur not just once but twice. Luckily, she could continue to play two years of college softball, but she always wondered why tearing your ACL, also known as your Anterior Cruciate Ligament, was such a big deal. Now years later, she is a Senior here at Millersville studying Sports Journalism. After graduation, she plans to work her way into the ESPN world to eventually become an ESPN Broadcast Journalist.
An Oral History of Central Pennsylvania Opera Singers, Their Role Preparation, Performance Technique, and Local Influences
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by Olivia Ober
Oral history collections and personal stories of opera singers who are involved in Opera Lancaster were found and recorded with the ultimate goals of preserving the methods, performance techniques and influences of central Pennsylvania performers. In this research, both personal and performance histories, as well as the techniques and preparation methods of each performer, were documented. A particular emphasis was placed on how performance has shaped performers’ lives. Before interpreting the interviews, a general understanding of musical knowledge in regards to preparation was needed. Since each performer belongs to a local opera company (Opera Lancaster), an understanding of the latter and their role was critical in formulating three sets of interview questions. The first set focused on early career, influences, and education. The next set of questions focused on “Performance Practices Versus Performance Analysis” and “Singing style.” Lastly, a set of questions was geared towards reflection of their lives and choices.
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About the Author
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Olivia Ober is a Junior Vocal Performance Major at Millersville University. Olivia has performed both locally and internationally, and has won several prestigious vocal awards including first place at the National Association of Teachers of Singing district competition, and being the first recipient of the Opera Lancaster student scholarship. Olivia is a member of Opera Lancaster, and has been featured in several fund raising concerts, as well as their production of Don Pasquale. Olivia is also a member of the Millersville Research Fellows, and is the founder and president of the Music Performance Association at Millersville University.