Lifetimes of Listening Archive
Diego Alejandro De La Torre
Feels Like I’m Part of Something Bigger
Diego tells of how knowing some of his favorite artists help people with their songs makes the music comfort him even more.
Hunter Del Rosario
Singing Shenandoah at Candlelight
Hunter recounts the powerful experiences he had as a choral singer in school, and how they pandemic affected those choirs..
Sarah Derby
Growing up with Mamma Mia
Sarah speaks of her lifelong association with the Mamma Mia soundtrack, and explains what music is good when driving across a dam.
Khris Dodge
The Marching Band that Changed my Life
Khris recalls the life-changing experience of witnessing a marching band in a community parade as a young child.
Eb Eberlein
My Journey as a Musical Performer
A Lifetime of Musical Growth, as a Solo Artist and Group Member
Katie Ehle
Songs Around the Table
Katie recalls hearing songs and later discovering she knew all the words, power walks during the pandemic, and how technology is changing the experience of music.
Zach Eidenschink
Music That Takes Me Home
Zach recounts the music from a football locker room, and from long drives with his dad.
Chelsea Farrar
Dad, Mom, Dylan and Being a Mom
Chelsea tells of her father's love of music, her Mom's encounter with Bob Dylan, and how her kids now relate to music of two generations.
Bobby Fayard
Band Doesn’t Have a Second String
Bobby Fayard tells of his lifelong connection to competitive drum corps, and teaching marching band.
Rylie Fernandez
What Mariachi Has Taught Me
Rylie shares her extensive experiences with Mariachi, and how it’s connected her to people around the world.
Robert Fisher-Rowe
We Sing as a Family
Robert describes why singing with his family is so important, and how being connected to music is an expression of spirituality.
Amy Fountain
Finding Those Who Aren't Typical
Amy describes discovering music through others as a means of connecting with them, and eventually finding parts of herself in the music of David Bowie.
Hannah Galligan
I listen to that song and I go back to my mom
Hannah describes belting Madonna’s “Holiday” out an open window while driving with her mom, and tells of her first kiss.
Elena Garcia
To Know the Culture Instead of the Stereotype
Elena discusses how dancing folklórico allowed her to connect to her family, culture and Mexican identity.
Nathania Guadalupe Garcĩa Brauer
First Concerts, First CDs
Nathania recounts drowning in her tears when she hears “Take it on the Run” live, and also why Linda Ronstadt was so meaningful to her.
Ntare Ali Gault
What a Song Can Do
Prince’s “When Doves Cry” unexpectedly inspires a joyous outoor community dance celebration.
Ben Gavartin
Passing the Mantle of Deadhead
Ben discusses the first time he saw the Grateful Dead perform live and how that performance has stayed with him throughout many subsequent live shows.
Gretchen Gibbs
Music to Say What You Feel and Think
Gretchen recounts early talks with her dad about the Beatles and Rolling Stones and how her taste and identity found space in Tucson’s punk music scene.
Christian Giroux
50/50 Science and Art
Christian discusses his pathway to audio engineering and how he has grown in his ability to listen to live music like an audience member.
Wyatt Gleesing
Let the Music Revitalize You
Wyatt describes his musical past, and how that shapes performing music with others.