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Joshua Mannix


I am a senior studying mathematics and mathematics education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. I am an avid musician, and I have taken vocal lessons for four years, including the fall of 2013 when I studied at Florence University of the Arts. While at FUA, I worked with Susanna Piccardi, accompanied by Carlotta Forasassi. Susanna helped me develop an ear for ornamentations in the bel canto style while working through Italian arias from composers like Scarlatti, Caldara, and others. She also helped me establish a firm foundation for my voice, set in breath support and freedom of tone. With this knowledge and these skills, I returned to Indiana State and continued my vocal study. Recently, I delivered my senior recital*, which included the four pieces on which I worked with Susanna and Carlotta.

Other passions of mine include traveling and, since my time in Florence, wine. The semester I studied at FUA, I enrolled in Wine Appreciation I thinking that I would be taking a wine tasting course. I could not have been more wrong. This class turned out to be one of the most difficult courses I have ever taken, and to this day, it is my favorite class. I learned to truly understand and appreciate the arts that are viticulture and enology. The course helped stir in me a passion for wine that is rather unappreciated on this side of the Atlantic. To this day, I enjoy conducting tastings with my friends and family.

Living in Florence was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I made the decision to live like a local when I was there, which meant staying in Florence for the first two months without traveling beyond the small, surrounding villages. In regards to this decision, I regret nothing. Because of my immersive experience, I still consider Firenze to be a second home, and I cannot wait until the day that I can return.


*The video recordings of these pieces (and the entire recital) can be heard on Josh's Youtube Channel.

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