Nancy Riley
@nancypr.bsky.social
(Ethno)Music(ology), music-y stuff, academia things, stuff my students say, Nashville/Belmont, aspiring carillonneur, sports-y things (mostly of the UK & UGA varieties)
Have managed to not take a million photos this go round since it’s the 3rd time for our Belmont in Greece study abroad. That ended tonight watching the sunset at Cape Sounio & Temple of Apollo bc well
May 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Have managed to not take a million photos this go round since it’s the 3rd time for our Belmont in Greece study abroad. That ended tonight watching the sunset at Cape Sounio & Temple of Apollo bc well
From yesterday, the Friday before spring break so it was a reasonable question, I guess? The student did make it to class!
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March 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
From yesterday, the Friday before spring break so it was a reasonable question, I guess? The student did make it to class!
Finished my reading challenge with nearly 24 hrs to spare! I also read a bunch of short books at the end (thanks for the recs!) & it was a little stressful. I know I could’ve just… not, but that was never going to happen.
December 31, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Finished my reading challenge with nearly 24 hrs to spare! I also read a bunch of short books at the end (thanks for the recs!) & it was a little stressful. I know I could’ve just… not, but that was never going to happen.
Things I’m doing to avoid grading: considering reworking next semester’s music history course based on Sara’s excellent award winning book!
December 3, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Things I’m doing to avoid grading: considering reworking next semester’s music history course based on Sara’s excellent award winning book!
Thanks to Lydia from Elmahaba Center for coming to speak to my students about the music of the Coptic tradition. The center is a fabulous resource for (immigrants in) our city www.elmahabacenter.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Thanks to Lydia from Elmahaba Center for coming to speak to my students about the music of the Coptic tradition. The center is a fabulous resource for (immigrants in) our city www.elmahabacenter.com
Well, I’m thriving:
November 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Well, I’m thriving:
