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Hannah Flint


Music is considered a universal language — not only for entertainment but for therapeutic purposes as well. The service is on the rise and is tailored to everyone, no matter their musical experience. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.

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Music is considered a universal language — not only for entertainment but for therapeutic purposes as well. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.

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Senior guard Zia Cooke goes for a layup against Maryland on March 27, 2023, during the NCAA Elite Eight game. The Gamecocks won the Regional Championship 86-75.

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Senior guard Zia Cooke goes for a layup against Maryland on March 27, 2023, during the NCAA Elite Eight game. The Gamecocks won the Regional Championship 86-75.

Senior forward Aliyah Boston cuts a piece off of the basket from the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. The Gamecocks defeated Maryland 86-75.

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Senior forward Aliyah Boston cuts a piece off of the basket from the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. The Gamecocks defeated Maryland 86-75.

Gamecock women's head basketball coach Dawn Staley speaks with the press after winning the NCAA Regional Championship on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Terrapins 86-75.

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Gamecock women's head basketball coach Dawn Staley speaks with the press after winning the NCAA Regional Championship on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Terrapins 86-75.

Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson jumps with the South Carolina women's basketball team after winning the NCAA Regional Championship on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated  the Terrapins 86-75.

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Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson jumps with the South Carolina women's basketball team after winning the NCAA Regional Championship on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated  the Terrapins 86-75.

Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson looks down as head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the crowd after a win against Maryland in the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Terrapins 86-75.

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Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson looks down as head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the crowd after a win against Maryland in the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Terrapins 86-75.

Senior guard Brea Beal looks go for a layup against Maryland's defense during the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Terrapins 86-75.

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Senior guard Brea Beal looks go for a layup against Maryland's defense during the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Terrapins 86-75.

Graduate guard Kierra Fletcher talks to the Gamecocks while on offense during the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. The game against Maryland ended in a win for the Gamecocks, finishing 86-75.

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Graduate guard Kierra Fletcher talks to the Gamecocks while on offense during the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. The game against Maryland ended in a win for the Gamecocks, finishing 86-75.

Senior forward Aliyah Boston looks to pass the ball during the Elite Eight game against Maryland on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks won 86-75, advancing to the Final Four.

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Senior forward Aliyah Boston looks to pass the ball during the Elite Eight game against Maryland on March 27, 2023. The Gamecocks won 86-75, advancing to the Final Four.

Senior guard Zia Cooke defends against Maryland's offense before the opponents pass the ball during the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. Cooke scored 18 points for the Gamecocks.

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Senior guard Zia Cooke defends against Maryland's offense before the opponents pass the ball during the Elite Eight game on March 27, 2023. Cooke scored 18 points for the Gamecocks.

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