<p>In case you haven’t heard it by now (a shout to all the prospies out there), Wesleyan is by far the smallest, non-conservatory affiliated, American college with its own internationally recognized music scene: [Student</a> and alumni musicians bring ‘Wesleyan Wave’ to the national scene | USA TODAY College](<a href=“USA Today Educate - Teacher & Student Resources & Guides”>USA Today Educate - Teacher & Student Resources & Guides) [props to <em>Wesleying</em> for the scoop]</p>
<p>Awesome article!</p>
<p>Very cool recognition for Wes. It’s quite possibly the best non-conservatory experience going. The academic programs and Eclectic Society are appealing to musicians of all levels – partly because they are drawn by an environment that will draw other musicians who find that kind of serious-yet-non-traditional environment to be attractive. It’s no wonder that these collaborations happen and that it’s now feeding on itself. For people who seek out that kind of vibe, it beats a conservatory experience.</p>
<p>Love it…my son is a current junior at Wes and is a prominent participant in the Wes music “scene”; in fact, he is criticized (fondly I hope) as “being in every band on campus”</p>
<p>Congratulations to Wes on an awesome achievement!</p>
<p>For those who missed it, there was a nice write-up of Santi White, aka Santigold, in the arts section of last weekend’s NYTimes: <a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/arts/music/santigold-prepares-to-release-a-new-album.html[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/arts/music/santigold-prepares-to-release-a-new-album.html</a></p>
<p>A review of her new album, “Master of My Make Believe” is here: [Review:</a> ‘Master of My Make-Believe,’ by Santigold - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/review-master-of-my-make-believe-by-santigold/2012/04/30/gIQA8plWsT_story.html]Review:”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/review-master-of-my-make-believe-by-santigold/2012/04/30/gIQA8plWsT_story.html)</p>