Snyder Making Waves in Nashville

Alex Snyder, 18, a 2024 graduate of Central High School and member of The Pines, is making waves in his freshman year at Belmont University in Nashville. Snyder, who is studying commercial music with a focus on piano, recently participated in the university's "Christmas at Belmont" program held at the Fisher Center.

"It's been great. I feel like I've been there a long time," he said of his experience so far. "I have been learning a lot of stuff and meeting a lot of cool people."

Early in the semester, Snyder auditioned for a spot in the rhythm section of Belmont's ensembles.

"I auditioned, and...