Educating and Inspiring Community Musicians
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]