At the Music Library, we are incredibly grateful for our student employees! They keep everything running behind the scenes, as well as assisting visitors at the service desk. Learn about some of our many amazing students in this Music Library Student Spotlight series. 

Mikayla Dupont

Trumpet Performance / Graduate

What are you looking forward to at the music library? I look forward to cataloging all the new acquisitions & finding cool stuff to investigate in my free time.

If you were in a movie, what song plays during your character introduction? If I were in a movie, I would definitely want “Cliffs of Dover” by Eric Johnson to play! 

Emily Maher

Cello Performance and Spanish / Sophomore Undergraduate

What are you looking forward to at the music library? Working with and being surrounded by music, as well as the opportunity to learn some new skills and work with others!

If you were in a movie, what song plays during your character introduction? The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” 

Emma Cook

Classical Trumpet Performance / Junior Undergraduate

What are you looking forward to at the music library? Learning more about music, and how it is shared or kept! 

If you were in a movie, what song plays during your character introduction? I think I would like  “Concerning Hobbits” from the Lord of the Rings or “You are the Sunshine of my Life” by Stevie Wonder to be my theme song, but more likely be “It’s Nice to See You” by Louie Zong.

Matthew Velilla

Freshman Music Education and Tuba Performance / Freshman Undergraduate

What are you looking forward to at the music library? The discovery of new music and upcoming projects.

If you were in a movie, what song plays during your character introduction? Anna Karenina (2012), “She is of the Heavens,” when Princess Kitty is introduced.

Jason Lewin

DMA Saxophone Performance /  Freshman Undergraduate

What are you looking forward to at the music library? I want to see some really awesome, really old records. Also, video game music!

If you were in a movie, what song plays during your character introduction? “Giant steps” by John Coltrane, and Britney Spears “Oops I did it again” playing at the same time.