The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine was still fresh in Charlie Rauh's mind when he started writing his book, "simply, patiently, quietly: an approach to creating intentional music."

He'd spent August 2024 as the school's artist-in-residence working with faculty, students, staff and animal patients, all of whom inspired his work as a composer.

As a composer, he admits that he was an unusual choice for the school's residency program, which hosted a visual artist and writer in previous years.

But the match between Rauh and the veterinary school proved to be perfect, and he reflects on that experience in his book.

Released in March

The book, "simply, patiently, quietly," released in March by String Letter Publishing, is a combination of Rauh's essays and musical compositions from the re

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