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2023 in Review: A Year of Progress
Welcome to the first post of the new year! I want to use this moment to recap some of the accomplishments and progress from 2023. This...

Rita Veneziale
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Conflicting Thoughts
Happy (early) Halloween! I’m currently in that part of the semester where I feel like I’m on top of my work and getting things done. But...

Rita Veneziale
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Feeling Nervous
Happy Friday the 13th! Life seems to be moving a mile a minute. I leave my apartment before 9 a.m. most days and usually don’t return...

Rita Veneziale
Oct 13, 20231 min read


Time...Doesn't Exist
Hey y’all! It’s been a hectic few weeks! Last week became peculiarly packed as I ended up performing with some friends for Nazareth’s...

Rita Veneziale
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Wrapping up Year 3
The semester has officially ended! And more importantly, I passed math. I guess miracles are real. This semester has been wonderful for...

Rita Veneziale
May 12, 20231 min read


Rehearsals!!!!!!!!!
Hello! Lots of things have been happening over the last few weeks. I helped out in my friend, Ryan McNally’s, Piano Concerto premiere,...

Rita Veneziale
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Spring Breakin'
Hey, y’all! As you may have seen, I spent my spring break in Virginia this semester. Some Naz students and I had the awesome opportunity...

Rita Veneziale
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Golden Mean
What day is it? I’ve lost track. I attended the RIT Artist Call again this semester. I have two people currently considering me to be a...

Rita Veneziale
Feb 24, 20231 min read


November Recap
This week…no…this month has been crazy. Here are some updates. I finished, and submitted, my wind symphony piece. I don’t want to say...

Rita Veneziale
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Concert, Film, and Teaching
Hey, y’all! It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been a bit busy recently. In the time I’ve been gone, I’ve started orchestrating...

Rita Veneziale
Oct 28, 20221 min read


Two Years to Go
Hey, y’all! It’s been a crazy last few weeks. The rock band camp was my last week home (Literally. I drove up to Naz and moved in the day...

Rita Veneziale
Sep 2, 20222 min read


Motivation is Strong with this One
Hey, y’all! I’m writing this blog a little early this week because I’m going to see Billy Joel on Thursday!!!! So, bear with me if I miss...

Rita Veneziale
Aug 12, 20222 min read


Sorry to Bore You
Hey, y’all! My blog is always so boring over the summer. 😂 I, again, don’t have much to share with you. The second Rock Band Camp at...

Rita Veneziale
Jul 29, 20221 min read


It's Been a While
Long time no…write? The summer has gone off to a quick but memorable start. If you saw my social media, you know that I spent the month...

Rita Veneziale
Jul 8, 20221 min read


Goodbye Sophomore Year!
The semester has finally ended…ugh. This has definitely been the hardest year of my college career…there are only two to choose from so...

Rita Veneziale
May 6, 20222 min read


The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Hey y’all, We’re nearing the end of the semester, and it’s kicking my butt. I just finished my two films for RIT. I think they came out...

Rita Veneziale
Apr 22, 20222 min read


NCSO Tonight
Happy April Fool’s Day! Tonight is the last Symphony Orchestra concert of the semester. It is a fundraiser for Ukraine and we are playing...

Rita Veneziale
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Womens Composers Concert Today!
Well, it’s March…the semester is almost halfway over. I just wanted to start this blog by announcing that my song ‘But What of That’ will...

Rita Veneziale
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Music Overload
Hey y’all, It’s been a tiring two weeks. There’s a lot going on. Lots of music to learn. But I am enjoying the semester. The RIT...

Rita Veneziale
Feb 18, 20221 min read


Well...I Forgot
The past two weeks have been busy. I started my internship last Monday with the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester. So far, I have...

Rita Veneziale
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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