Kerry Renzoni
Program Director
Department of Music Education
Department of Music Education
Ciao a tutti! I have been behind in blog posts because I have been primarily focused on trying to understand and speak Italian. I cannot believe how exhausting it is trying to focus on a second language! The first day in Torremggiore was especially exhausting. There were many, many people trying to speak to me in Italian, while others were speaking English. Every day gets a bit easier though. I have learned that the residents of Torremaggiore greatly appreciate when you try to speak Italian with them, and they are very patient. I have learned how speaking the same language forges an immediate bond between people. Though language is such an immediate conduit into learning and connecting with another culture, I have been in awe of the many ways in which our students have connected immediately with the children and teachers at the elementary schools in Torremaggiore.
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Dr. Kerry RenzoniI am Coordinator of Undergraduate Music Education and Associate Professor of Music at Buffalo State. I have been to Italy several times and this is my second time visiting Torremaggiore! Archives
January 2023
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