Artist, writer and classical guitarist Joshua Merello performs in "The Dusty Bookshelf" book store in Manhattan, Kan. Merello, who had played guitar as a hobby in and out of different bands, began taking music seriously at the beginning of 2018 when his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The family struggled to express their emotions in words, but through playing guitar for his parents during that time, Merello found he was able to pour both his joys and struggles into his music.
Memories of performing arts outlast pandemic uncertainty
April 18, 2020
Categories:
More to Discover
About the Contributor
Caitlin Leiker, Assistant/Online Editor
Caitlin Leiker is a senior, and this is her third year in newspaper. She is involved in Chamber Singers, Musical, Spring Play, National Honor Society, Leadership Team and Jazz Band. On the weekends, you’ll find her teaching piano lessons, furthering her photography business (https://caitlin-leiker.pixpa.com/home), curling up with a book and a cup of coffee or watching Netflix.
Shawna Koehn • Apr 19, 2020 at 6:23 pm
Well written Caitlin!!