Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 2:54PM I had the privilege of taking some pictures of the children at a Parents Day Out in Lubbock. Here are some of the shots:
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 12:14PM Last week, I had the privilege of photographing Dr. Matthew Santa, department chair of music theory at Texas Tech University. Dr. Santa has held an important role in my life over the past nine years. He has served as my major professor, as a music theory colleague, and as a friend.
Dr. Santa is a master teacher. He knows his subject matter, is efficient in the classroom, and offers regular feedback that maximizes his students' chance at success. His consistency provides his students with a safe place to learn and grow. Texas Tech is a better place because he is on faculty.
Dr. Santa is a scholar. He wrote a textbook called Hearing Form (Routledge, 2010), which compels the student to identify musical forms with and without the score. The identification of phrase endings and cadences by ear ultimately enhances one's understanding and appreciation of music.
Finally, Dr. Santa is a great person. He is ethical, fair, reliable, trustworthy, and efficient. I couldn't ask for a better person to work with on a daily basis.
It is my pleasure to share Dr. Santa's headshots:
Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10:08PM Texas Tech flute professor Lisa Garner Santa is a shining star. Her sound and technique merge together effortlessly to produce an ethereal sound that is the envy of flutists everywhere. Dr. Garner Santa is also a master teacher. Her students continuously win major competitions, are accepted to prestigious graduate programs, and go on to have successful careers. In addition to her duties as a performer and teacher, Dr. Garner Santa maintains a yoga studio in Lubbock. She has traveled all over the world studying the art and philosophies of yoga and brings her highly devloped skills and training to her Lubbock yoga studio.
Lisa Garner Santa has a new look. A new hairstyle left her in need of some updated photographs for publicity and, most importantly, for her website. I urge you to visit Dr. Garner Santa's website where you will hear flute playing at its finest.
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 9:58AM Graham graduated from Lubbock High School this week. As he was wrapping up his senior year, I had the privilege of taking some pictures of him on the Lubbock High campus. Graham is headed to Texas A&M next year where I know he will be find great success.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 2:55PM Ryan graduated from Texas Tech this past weekend with a Bachelor of Arts degree. The past several years with Ryan have been special. In 2009, I was honored to share a voice recital with Ryan.
Now, as a member of Texas Tech's Class of 2012, Ryan's senior pictures provided us a chance to reminisce and reflect on the person he has become. I am truly proud of all Ryan has accomplished and will miss him next year.
