Chatham’s jazz ensemble paid homage to America’s great jazz musicians and guest speakers recited verse in Eddy Theater Feb. 22 in celebration of Black History Month. In an evening of remembrance, the jazz ensemble took the audience on a musical journey through the history of jazz. During breaks between the band’s performances, speakers shared poems inspired by their life experiences.
Kyle Ferreira 25′ is a Media Arts major with a concentration in photography. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Kyle chose Chatham because it is a bastion of tranquility and natural beauty in the heart of the city, and because the size of the University lends itself to a more personal experience of higher education. An avid photographer, Kyle believes in the power of visual storytelling for documentary and journalistic endeavors. Kyle seeks to incorporate compelling visuals with the Communique’s written stories. He considers photography and the visual arts to be an essential tool for capturing the attention of an audience and engaging them with stories. In his free time, Kyle enjoys exploring the city or hiking in the wilderness with his camera as his guide. His passion for photography motivates Kyle to perfect his craft, for there is always more to learn and new places to see.
