Bound Volume Number
VIII
Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-5-2015
Capstone Advisor
Prof. Suzanne Lysak
Honors Reader
Prof. William DiCosimo
Capstone Major
Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Capstone College
Public Communications
Audio/Visual Component
no
Keywords
live music
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
no
Honors Categories
Professional
Subject Categories
Audio Arts and Acoustics
Abstract
This project explores the surprisingly thriving music culture in Syracuse, NY. In my years here, I have heard many students complain about the city and express that it has little to offer. My own experience contradicts that idea. I’ve found a thriving cultural community here, especially within the realm of live music. I was surprised to find such a thriving music scene when I had heard so many negative things about the city of Syracuse, so I decided to explore the paradox of Syracuse’s reputation versus the reality. I entered into the Syracuse music scene with a camera in hand to find out how and why the community is thriving when the city itself is not. Through a series of interviews and moments caught on camera, I found that the people behind the music scene are what keep it alive. Despite the weather and the location of the city, the people involved in the local music scene are committed to its excellence. I found three key elements that keep the music thriving: special initiatives designed to help local artists, an awards ceremony specifically recognizing talent in Syracuse, and incredible venues that allow for music to be heard. These parts come together to create an incredible music scene within an underrated and underestimated city.
Recommended Citation
Winograd, Amanda, "Music in Syracuse: The Hidden Gem of the Snowy City" (2015). Honors Capstone Projects - All. 886.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/886
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