NCSA commencement exercises [sound recording]. 1999.

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NCSA commencement exercises [sound recording]. 1999.

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Recording of the 5th commencement of the North Carolina School of the Arts. Miss De Mille discusses the life of a performing artist ; the benefits of training for mental and emotional well-being ; the importance of learning to discern quality in the performing arts ; and the perils to be faced in the world of professional performing artists. Dr. Semans discusses the need for creative, talented people ; and addresses the lack of schools offering artistic training early in a young person's life.

1 sound disc (43:49) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library

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