Humans of DV: Week 52
Eugene Kwek, William Zhao, and Timothy Zhang
This week on Humans of DV: a passionate choir singer, a talented soccer player, and a dedicated musician. Stay tuned for next week’s installation of this feature and make sure to catch the last installation here if you missed it.

“I hope to continue playing music that friends and relatives are able to sing and dance to”
Marcos Perez: Piano has been in my life since I was 6 years old, using youtube videos and books to teach myself the craft. We happened to have a piano in my house and it just made sense that I would pick it up. Without a teacher, I was able to play whenever I pleased, allowing me to enjoy the instrument as I never felt forced to play it. I could play songs of my choosing and learned a wide variety o...

“I know that where I am at right now I am ready for anything that comes next.”
Micheal Xiong: "I started playing soccer when I was around the age of six. Originally I began playing soccer partially because I saw it as an enjoyable activity and partially because my parents signed me up for it. At the beginning of my soccer career playing for a small recreational soccer team back in my hometown in New Jersey. I have to admit that after a few years, it became a very grueling com...

“The community connection is what gives choral pieces their backbone and makes them engaging and human.“
Sarah Stadermann: I originally picked choir because that was the thing I had the most experience with. I don't have terribly much experience as a solo musician. I guess I play piano a lot, but it's different compared to choral music inherently, already. I guess it's kind of obvious, but the ensemble music there is the factor of having more people which allows for the opportunity to create more 'vo...
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