Poster and the Bitter Cold

Dear Vanderbilt,

            For the bitter cold month of January, we set the mood to distress with a few tunes. January acted as a month of experimentation and preparation. We chose to study the effects of music on our mental health and overall attitude. Music has been boasted to increase the intelligence of babies, improve concentration, promote awareness, and inspire people all over of the world. Our group concentrated the effect music had on our stress levels and how much it alleviated the daily tensions of student life.

            We started by playing music at different genres of music during different occasions. Sometimes we would play music when we were studying in the room. Another time we chose to play music when there was a more relaxed atmosphere. We even tried listening to it when we were sleeping! Well, Amishi was the one that tried that. (Apparently Vivaldi had her snoring in no time.) We took notice to what type of music we preferred and during what setting. Typical results occurred. On average, we preferred slower music with softer beats when we were studying. While in a more relaxed setting, the music often was more upbeat and we listened to a greater variety of genres.

            For the month of February, we plan on mixing up on our usual music choices and see if they have any affect on how we feel. We also will share our knowledge with our academic advisor Professor Barz and North House residents. Luckily, Professor Barz specializes in music and its place in cultures all over the globe. With his knowledge and our experience our showcase at North House will definitely be a great one!

Al Coda,

D.E.A.R.