Despite much research and various educated hypotheses on the country of origin, the Yankee Doodle tune remains a mystery. By some accounts, it is thought to be a derivation of the Old English nursery rhyme Lucy Locket. Still, the actual Yankee Doodle tune is a catchy piece of music, and about 190 verses have been written […]
Review – The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a dark, yet celebrated musical production that is performed world-wide—from famous theaters and opera houses to local high schools and community halls. Composer Andrew Lloyd Weber took the gothic story from Gaston Leroux’s book and gave it an emotional and oddly metered soundtrack, creating a critically acclaimed masterpiece. This […]
Four Tips for Working with Wedding Musicians
Photo by Fallon Michael on Unsplash Updated on March 14, 2020. The wedding – a public display of love, devotion, and commitment to your betrothed in front of everyone you’ve ever known. For most blissful brides and grinning grooms, it’s their crowning achievement, their best life moment. To help create these special memories, most couples know that hiring […]
Useful Hogwarts Spells for Music Directors
A couple of days ago I was perusing a conductor friend’s pictures from his various performances from 2017, and in this Potter-head’s mind (mine, not his), a few of them looked like he was casting spells. I found a decent list of spells from the Harry Potter canon (the books, not necessarily the movies) and […]
The Emotional Power of Music
Music can be very personal, as it can have different meanings for different people. A particular piece might revive a long-lost memory, bring up intense emotion, or connect complete strangers. No matter what style you enjoy, if the composer or songwriter connects with you on a personal level, music has the power to inspire you to […]
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