Inspiration for the arts sparks at a young age. Cultivation for the craft spans for years. A student musician’s life is not easy, nor will it ever be, but the vibrant melodies cultivated are what motivate...

For Abby and Mandy Cassius (12), the itinerary for one night of their summer vacation consisted of staying in Bedouin tents, riding camels and meditating in the desert. The twins created these memories...

Tennis shoes on, laces tied, earbuds in. Whether it be on a trail at Shelby Farms or on a sidewalk through the neighborhood, running has long served as an outlet for students to get outside and stay fit....

For some students, playing an instrument functions as a way to express themselves differently through music. The Memphis Youth Symphony (MYSP) is an organization that many participate in to share their...

How many trumpet players does it take to change a lightbulb? Five. One to handle the bulb and four to tell him how much better they could have done it. See anything wrong with this joke? No, it’s not...

Sometimes, four musicians can be more powerful than sixty. This is the case for many string quartet groups, which typically consist of two violins, one viola and one cello, though other combinations are...