Jamie Call Blankinship, an alumnus and longtime faculty member of UNCSA, has been named the recipient of the 2022 University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. Blankinship is Director of the Stage Management Program at UNCSA’s School of Design and Production (D&P). She is …
Read More »Ron Miles, discreet master of the jazz cornet, died at 58
He started playing the trumpet in college, as part of a summer music program, and dedicated himself to the instrument as a student at East High School. Mr. Miles played in the jazz band alongside future actor Don Cheadle, who played saxophone, and soon began an apprenticeship with respected Denver …
Read More »HBAAT and V+: Cultural space and municipal cinema MarcqenBarœul
Hart Berteloot Atelier Architecture Territoire (HBAAT) in Lille and V plus in Brussels won the 2017 competition and were commissioned by the town of Marcq-en-Baroeul, in Hauts-de-France, to design a new cinema on Place Doumer.The municipality wanted a building illustrating a modern cultural system for Marcq-en-Baroeul, where the arts come …
Read More »Lecturer Kitty Dubin Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Playwriting Donated to OU – 2022 – School of Music, Theater & Dance – News – OU Magazine
Kitty Dubin is celebrating her 25th birthday this year by teaching playwriting classes at Oakland University. She established the first class in 1997 and now teaches beginner and advanced classes, which are offered through both the School of Music, Theater and Dance and the Creative Writing program, which is part …
Read More »WIU Festival celebrates new music
The Western Illinois University School of Music will host its 35th annual New Music Festival on Monday and Tuesday. Events will take place in Browne Hall and the College of Fine Arts and Communication Recital Hall on the Macomb campus. WIU School of Music professor James Romig and assistant professor …
Read More »Former Eastman School of Music student tries to escape Kiev
ROCHESTER, NY – An Eastman School of Music graduate attempts to escape the city of Kiev, Ukraine as Russian troops continue their assault on the country. “Everyone is nervous here right now,” said violinist Kostia Lukyniuk. “It’s very stressful, but you know, we’re holding on.” What do you want to …
Read More »The Takács Quartet make their stage debut on March 19
The Broad Stage presents an evening with The Takács Quartet, winners of the Grammy Award, 2021 Gramophone Classical Music Awards, Chamber category and 2021 Presto Music Classical Recording Award, make their Broad Stage debut on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. on the Stage main. Hailed as “arguably the greatest …
Read More »Trail Blazer scout Nat Sutton dies
February 28, 2022 – Nat Sutton, Managing Director of ZRG Partners based in the firm’s New York office, has died. “I had the honor of working with Nat Sutton in his final chapter at ZRG,” said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. “Nat was a unique person who brought passion and …
Read More »Opera Based on Italian Novel ‘The Leopard’ Debuts in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A new opera based on the acclaimed Italian novel “The Leopard” makes its world debut in South Florida. Based on the 1958 novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, the opera premieres March 5-6 at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay, south Miami. The music …
Read More »Music school gets green light from panel to subdivide land
An Evanston music studio is set to get city approval for plans to subdivide its property and stay in business. The Evanston Land Use Commission approved a 7-2 recommendation on February 23 allowing the Butcher Boy School of Music Production, 1224 Washington St., to split its lot.Studio owner Jim Tullio …
Read More »Spencer Schillerstrom – DePauw University
Spencer Schillerstrom began his musical journey learning to play many instruments, including the piano, cello and flute, before falling in love with the tenor saxophone at the age of 12. With the support of family, friends, and early childhood educators Johnathan Ball and Brayer Teague, Spencer’s love and dedication to …
Read More »Music teacher Liam Birch sentenced to 11 years in prison after treating school students
A music teacher guilty of a campaign of rape, abuse and grooming against six female students has been jailed for 11 years. Matthew Birch, who saw girls as ‘fair game’, lashed out at his victims while working in secondary schools in North Lanarkshire and Fife. The 45-year-old former police officer …
Read More »Sounds of the 1980 Winter Olympics: “Give it All You Got” by Chuck Mangione and the Crane School of Music compose a soundtrack for Lake Placid
As the XXIV Olympic Winter Games unfold in Beijing, China, we look back 42 years to the XIII Olympic Winter Games which were held in Lake Placid from February 13, 1980 to February 24, 1980. Land of the Miracle on Ice and speed skater Eric Heiden winning five gold medals, …
Read More »West Side Rag » Parents unhappy with local high school options, as application deadline approaches
Posted on February 3, 2022 at 7:01 p.m. by West Side Rag By Dena Twain District 3 parents are unhappy with the choices available to them as they face the March 1 deadline for New York City Department of Education (DOE) high school applications . The Zone 3 School District …
Read More »Dilts Named New General Manager of Franklin Theater | Brentwood homepage
The Franklin Theater shared on Wednesday the hiring of Eric Dilts as its new general manager. In this role, the Heritage Foundation says Dilts will be responsible for leading the nonprofit’s programmatic and operational activities, including spearheading community engagement and client relations initiatives. “I am thrilled to join the team …
Read More »Miss. teacher returning home after being hospitalized for 139 days with COVID-19
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) – Five months ago, Kristi Linton was fighting for her life. She was diagnosed with COVID-19 in August 2021 and was eventually admitted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, according to WDAM. “The doctors didn’t think I was going to make it,” Linton said. “I told …
Read More »Beegie Adair, a jazz master in the country music capital, dies at 84
Beegie Adair, whose status as a renowned jazz pianist was all the more notable for where she built her career — Nashville, the birthplace of country music — died Jan. 23 at her Franklin, Tennessee, residence. . She was 84 years old. Monica Ramey, his manager and frequent voice partner, …
Read More »A Crescendo of Opportunities – APU Articles
Nothing beats the satisfying feeling of unwrapping the perfect Christmas present or opening a long-awaited school acceptance letter. Azusa Pacific University alumnus Erick Quintanilla ’11, MM ’13, had the same magical feeling the first time he opened a saxophone case in his 7th grade band class. From the moment Quintanilla …
Read More »MIAMI’S ELITE FROST MUSIC SCHOOL PRESENTS A WORLD PREMIERE OPERA BASED ON ONE OF THE GREATEST NOVELS OF ALL TIME LATER ADAPTED TO THE AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC FILM
THE LEOPARD Music by Michael Dellaira Libretto by JD McClatchy SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – MARCH 5 AND 6, 2022 South Miami-Dade Cultural Center for the Arts 10950 SW 211 St. Cutler Bay, FL 33189 786-573-5300/ SMDCAC.ORG Show time: 3:00 p.m. Based on Il GattopardoOne of the greatest literary works of …
Read More »Nine free BCRs to attend this semester
Are you struggling to meet the BCR requirement? Here are nine free BCRs you can attend this semester. Photo courtesy of Butler University. EMMA QUASNY | CULTURAL EDITOR | [email protected] Butler students are required to attend eight Butler Cultural Requirements, or BCR, before graduation, excluding Jordan College of the Arts …
Read More »The Avon High School musicians have teamed up to perform at the Educator Conference Feb. 3-5
AVON, Ohio — Three Avon High School musicians are very excited about their next chance in the spotlight. In fact, you could say they’re jazzed up. Senior Zack Britting, who plays baritone saxophone; junior Anthony Kwasny on trombone; and second Eli Leder, on bass, are among 17 Ohio students selected …
Read More »Passim School of Music Announces Winter 2022 Semester Including Classes in Songs by Bob Dylan & The Band and Bonnie Raitt
Passim Music School is back with over two dozen classes, including a pair of classes examining the music of Bob Dylan & The Band and Bonnie Raitt. This semester, half of the classes will take place online, while the rest will remain in person. All classes will begin remotely for …
Read More »Dean of the music school at THE HONG KONG ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS
Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts DEAN OF THE MUSIC SCHOOL In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in the development of future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers and technicians. The …
Read More »CFMT awards over $ 2.6 million in grants
Ellen Lehman, President of CFMT The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT), a charity dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Middle Tennessee and beyond, recently announced $ 2,664,888 in grants to 439 local nonprofit organizations in as part of their annual 2021 grant-making process. The grants will benefit …
Read More »$ 50 million donation to Juilliard targets racial disparities in music
For three decades, The Juilliard School has sought to bring more diversity to classical music by offering a weekend training program aimed largely at black and Latino schoolchildren. Now the famous conservatory is planning a major expansion of the initiative, known as the Music Advancement Program: Juilliard announced on Thursday …
Read More »Super senior: Natasha Koval Paden
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – At her home in South Burlington, Natasha Koval Paden’s fingers dance on the keys of her grand piano. âLanguage has meaning. For me sound makes sense, âsaid Paden. Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu is very much like his life – there is joy and melancholy. His talents were …
Read More »Augustana School of Music Creates Multimedia Entrepreneurs Through Innovative Programs and Technology
When Gilbert DeWitte ’24, a student at the University of Augustana, heard about the new Multimedia entrepreneurship Program within the Augustana School of Music, he knew this was the one for him. âI chose Augustana not only because they offer a specialization like Multimedia Entrepreneurship that is what I’m looking …
Read More »Palmerton’s ninth annual Christmas in the park features 154 trees – Times News Online
Posted on December 06, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. Santa and all his magical elves ushered in the ninth anniversary of Christmas in Palmerton Park held in Palmerton Borough Park on Saturday. Mayor William Gallagher told those in attendance that Michele O’Neill, chair of the Christmas in the park committee, approached …
Read More »Prism Trio to Present Exciting and Spontaneous Jazz Performance at the Lied Center | Culture
Besides education, going to college gives many students the opportunity to discover new things, explore their passions, and make connections that will help them in their future careers. For a group of music majors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the university led them to find each other first as friends, …
Read More »Afghanistan’s only music school finishes leaving Kabul for fear of Taliban crackdown
The last two of more than 270 students, teachers and staff at Afghanistan’s only music school have left the country following the Taliban takeover, the institution’s founder said on Thursday. “It was extremely moving,” said Ahmad Sarmast, founder and director of the Afghan National Institute of Music, of the students …
Read More »“I have a key role at certain points in the show”
In a new interview with Guitar world, old Red hot peppers guitarist Josh klinghoffer discussed his relationship with his former band and revealed what it’s like to tour with Pearl Jam. Josh klinghoffer is an American guitarist who rose to prominence as the guitarist of the rock band Red hot …
Read More »PCFMC Piano / Organ Program November 14
The Ponca City Federated Music Club will present a Piano / Organ program in the First United Methodist Church Shrine, 6th and Central on Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this free program. This program is a continuation of the celebration of the …
Read More »Bloomingdale School of Music students star in “How We Do It” music video
Bloomingdale School of Music students Nia Hill and Maya Hill feature in Lani Luv and BoujeeBaby’s music video for the recently released single “How We Do It”, which features children expressing themselves artistically in their towns across music, dance, art, fashion and even sports. Two sisters sharing a common passion …
Read More »Cedar Rapids Harmony School of Music receives grant from Los Angeles Philharmonic
Harmony Music School CEDAR RAPIDS – The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) awarded the Harmony School of Music $ 25,000 as part of Partners in Music Learning, a grant initiative of LA Phil’s national YOLA program, supporting the creative development of young people and music programs across the US Backed …
Read More »Students worried about the theater arts department’s move
Like Ithaca College Go ahead With the second phase of the University Curriculum Prioritization (APP) process, some members of the campus community are concerned about the impact of the relocation of the Department of Theater Arts – currently housed at the School of Humanities and Sciences – at the Student …
Read More »Family files lawsuit against Dawson, former teacher accused of sexual abuse
The family of one of the students who was allegedly sexually assaulted by an Alexander Dawson School music teacher have filed a complaint against the school and the former teacher. Da’Jon Tyrik James, 28, is charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child by a person in a …
Read More »Music school turned to zoom to survive pandemic
Danvers, MA – Coming from Berklee College of Music, Darren Muise was trained in music education in the early 1990s. After landing his first teaching contract at a local music store, Muise began to consider to open his own school. That was in 1995. The Music Connection has never stopped …
Read More »New music school opens in Abilene – and brings music therapy dogs with her
October 20 – If a person asked Emily Quiles years ago if they wanted to teach music for a living, Quiles would honestly laugh. She remembers 10 years of studying the piano and hating almost every minute you spend on the bench. âI took 10 years of piano lessons which …
Read More »Local businesses honored at RJ’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Hundreds of local businesses were recognized during the Record-JournalReaders’ Choice Awards ceremony Thursday, October 14. âWe all know that local businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and for our readers this program allows them to learn about their local businesses that we can count on for trusted products and …
Read More »Music calendar: Tech N9ne, Jimmy Eat World, Chasing Eos and Bridges Home
Le Bonheur – Rock. Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Moose Lounge, 401 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-7901. In pursuit of Eos – Rock. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Curley’s Hauser Junction, 26443 W. Highway 53, Hauser. (208) 773-5816. Bridges Home – Americana / Celtic / folk. Friday, 5-8 …
Read More »Cedar Park School of Music teaches musical theater, songwriting and more
Radha Windham opened the Radha School of Music in 2016 at the age of 18. (Trent Thompson / Community Impact Newspaper) Not all businesses start with a Craigslist ad, but the origins of the Radha Windham School of Music can be traced back to one. At the age of 16, …
Read More »New children’s book, “Qui est Florence Price?” By students of the Kaufman Music Center Special Music School, to be published by Schirmer Books
Kaufman Music Center announced the release of Who is Florence Award?, a children’s book written and illustrated by students at KMC’s Special Music School, the only K-12 public school in New York City that teaches music as a major subject. It will be published by Schirmer Books. Who is Florence …
Read More »“Getting lost in what I love” – CBS Denver
ARVADA, Colorado (CBS4) – The sounds of a skillful DJ spinning song after song flooded an Arvada parking lot on Saturday morning. At first listen, you would never guess that the musician behind the beats was only 9 years old. âI’ve always found a connection to music, but I didn’t …
Read More »Interview Tirzah: New album ‘Colorgrade’
It’s 10 p.m. in the sleepy London suburb of Sidcup when musician Tirzah Mastin puts her children to bed and joins me on our first call via Zoom. Beside her, a static purring scratches her baby monitors. It evokes the dusty silence after the drop of a needle, just before …
Read More »” I realized my dream. I feel loved and valued in this orchestra ‘
Silvija Scerbaviciute’s life has always been filled with music. The daughter of two professional orchestral musicians, she spent her childhood playing backstage at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater in Vilnius. âWhen I was little they always took me backstage so I could sit down during dress rehearsals. There …
Read More »Podcasts from opera pros
âAria Codeâ is an increasingly popular podcast. But what else do opera professionals listen to? Here are some recommendations. (Their comments, via email, have been edited and condensed.) Merrin Lazyan, co-creator and main producer of “Aria Code”: I enjoyed the podcasts produced by Glyndebourne Opera House and Los Angeles Opera …
Read More »Fall registrations at the RI Philharmonic Music School are in full swing
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School’s Fall 2021 registration period is underway for lessons, courses, and ensembles open to students of all ages and skill levels. âStudents at the School of Music thrive on our lessons, classes and ensembles, now available in person again,â said Senior Director of Education Annette …
Read More »Sphinx Virtuosi returns to UNCSA with concert that challenges classical canon, October 5
Sphinx Virtuosi, a chamber orchestra comprised of some of the country’s finest classical black and Latin soloists, will return to UNCSA to perform Tracing Visions, a program that aims to challenge and evolve the classical canon by illuminating a new way of listening, sharing and expression. To buy tickets The …
Read More »10to8, Music School Director, Optimo Software, PPC Communications – Stillwater Current
The research report entitled Global Music school software Industry 2021 presents an analytical study of the global Music School Software market including detailed analysis of the current and historical performance of the Music School Software market globally. The competitive landscape of the Music School Software industry is also assessed in …
Read More »Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment Supports Hope Scholarship Program with Inaugural School Collection
Today, the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University unveiled its first collection of back-to-school merchandise for the fall semester 2021, where proceeds from all purchases will be donated. to the Hope Fellowship Program. The collection will include T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, shorts, socks, hats, beach …
Read More »The popular music school is growing – with a commitment to the neighbors there will be no drums
Plans have been approved for the expansion of a popular music school in Hartlepool, with a promise to neighbors that there will be “no drums”. Proposals were submitted to the Hartlepool Council Planning Department earlier this year to convert two vacant apartments on the corner of Stockton Road and Cornwall …
Read More »Tri-C High School Rock Off opening 2022 admissions with free concert
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Get ready to rock: The Tri-C High School Rock Off has opened entries for its 2022 contest, and to celebrate, some Rock Off alumni will be putting on a free show on August 11. The show will feature former Rock-Off winners, Detention, Grenon, Lil ‘G. Fresh and …
Read More »The next performance of “To Awaken The Sleeper” at the Colorado Music Festival was inspired by James Baldwin – CBS Denver
BOULDER, Colorado (CBS4) – The Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua Auditorium on Thursday will present a composition by Joel Thompson inspired by the words of James Baldwin, echoing the author’s sentiment influencing the nation’s progress and the work that remains to be done. Portrait of the American writer James Baldwin …
Read More »VC LIVE | 2021 Meadowmount School of Music – Live from Westport, New York
the Meadowmount School of Music was created in 1944 by a pedagogue Ivan Galamian and offers a 7-week summer program in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York for aspiring professional string players. Alumni include Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Jaime Laredo, Michael Rabin, Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Harrell, Joshua Bell, and …
Read More »North Las Vegas charter school music program ready to rock
Wade Vandervort Wyatt Coday, 15, plays drums during a Rock Academy of the Performing Arts rehearsal at Delta Academy in North Las Vegas on Thursday, July 29, 2021. By Hillary Davis (contact) Tuesday August 3, 2021 | 2 a.m Wyatt Coday enrolled in Delta Academy to become a rock star. …
Read More »Bass Clef School of Music and Fine Arts Presents Over 70 Works of Art at This Year’s Silent Auction | Regional
Great Falls – After a successful first year, the Bass Clef School of Music and Fine Arts returns with its second silent art auction, and this year it’s bigger than before. Last year the art program featured 30 works of art, but this year they are auctioning over 70 works …
Read More »Jobs – but no drums – promised as part of Hartlepool Music School’s expansion plans
Proposals have been submitted to the Hartlepool Borough Council Planning Department to convert two vacant apartments at the corner of Stockton Road and Cornwall Street in Hartlepool for use as part of a music school. Kathryn Sirs plans indicate they would be part of the Kate Sirs School of Music, …
Read More »Summer registrations for the Rhode Island Philharmonic School are underway
The registration period for the Rhode Island Philharmonic School Summer 2021 is underway for lessons, courses and ensembles open to students of all ages and abilities. âMusic school students thrive thanks to our lessons, classes and ensembles, and are now again available directly online,â explains Music School Director Annette Mozzoni. …
Read More »Jon Hassell obituary | Music
In his quest for what he called Fourth World music, trumpeter and composer Jon Hassell, who died at the age of 84, exerted an influence on his contemporaries far beyond the immediate popularity of his own. artwork. To create “contemporary coffee-colored classical music,” Hassell brought together pieces of music from …
Read More »Spaulding celebration for beloved music teachers ends in surprise
ROCHESTER – Spaulding High School principal Justin Roy drove a golf cart for Joanne Houston and Cheryl Richardson to Hugh Bolin Field, where people filling the stands greeted them with full-blown cheers. Houston and Richardson retired as musical directors from the school this month after 37 years for Houston in …
Read More »SUNY Fredonia School of Music to Offer Free Summer Workshops for Middle and High School Students and Teachers | News, Sports, Jobs
A series of free online workshops and master classes for middle and high school students and teachers will be organized by the State University of the Fredonia School of Music in late June and July. Full schedule and registration information are online at fredonia.edu/summermusic Pre-registration is required for free sessions. …
Read More »35 scholarship recipients chosen for the Future Of Music Faculty scholarship at the Cleveland Institute of Music
Today, the Cleveland Institute of Music announced the recipients of the 2021 Future of Music Faculty Fellowship program, a critical step in creating a culture of diversity within the music academy and beyond. Fueled by a grant awarded as part of the inaugural cycle of the Sphinx Venture Fund, this …
Read More »Xadie James Antonio: the one-person queer group
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. Colorado Springs-raised musician, singer and songwriter Xadie James Antonio (they / them) – who has made music with Definitely Maybe, Scatter Gather, Witches and Science and, currently, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra – has been …
Read More »West Holmes School Board congratulates outgoing interim principal
The West Holmes Local Schools School Board bade farewell to Acting Superintendent John Thomas as he oversaw its final meeting on Monday evening. “John came to see us during a year of great turmoil and emotions as we mourn the passing of Aaron Kaufman, âsaid Chairman of the Board, Andy …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion donates scholarship to Roc Nation School of Music
Megan you stallionBecame known as MTE – Megan Sea Educator. Megan is not trying to get a job for life, but fully attends Roc Nation music, sports and entertainment schools. Jay ZThe management company, of which Megan is a client, had previously announced that its partnership with LIU would begin …
Read More »Violinist Receives Grades 8 to Five Distinction, Life News & Top Stories
When five-year-old Travis Wong earned a distinction in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music’s (ABRSM) 8th grade violin exam in London in April, his family was surprised. Travis, who turned six last month, learned the violin at the age of three. He had less than four months …
Read More »THIS WEEK IN THE ARTS | Live music, conferences, Juneteenth and more | Area
Konza United Way Restaurant Week, all day. Pick up a passport at a participating restaurant, Konza United Way office, or the Chamber of Commerce building, then dine there or buy take-out from as many participating restaurants as possible and get the stamp to prove it. Enter for a chance to …
Read More »The 43 Best Headphones, Noise Canceling Headphones & Headphones for 2021
âFor heavy-duty studio headphones, the SMB-02s are amazing,â says Sam Valenti IV of Ghostly International. “I like the really clean top of the line, and these dazzle.” He loves them so much, in fact, that Ghostly has teamed up with Phonon on a special edition of the Phonon 4400, an …
Read More »Music School Software Market 2021 Covid 19 Impact Analysis, Growth Rate, Future Trends, and Forecast
The latest report expands the market size, characteristics of the Music School Software Market and the market growth of music school software industry and divide it into types, applications and consumption areas for music school software. The report included a PESTEL analysis of the industry to study the most important …
Read More »Townsend School of Music at Mercer hopes to help thousands with the Healing Arts project
“We hope this will change the world of anxiety and bring peace.” Townsend School of Music Dean creates healing arts projectHealing Arts Project MACON, Ga (41NBC / WMGT) – A project created by Mercer’s Townsend School of Music is hoping to help people around the world. The school’s dean, Dr …
Read More »Montgomery’s Beat Champ has the recipe for success
For Montgomery’s Beat Champ, stringing together a beat is more than just throwing sounds together. It’s even more than putting together a puzzle. Think of him more as a gourmet chef with a musical recipe, which he likes to prepare with quality ingredients. âIf you’re picking out sounds that already …
Read More »APAC, Europe, America (Region) to Lead Music School Software Market Forecast 2021-2026
APAC, Europe, America (Region) to Lead Music School Software Market Forecast 2021-2026 Category: #technology | By administrator | Posted: 3 hours ago | Product identification number: 2105702 | Worldwide Music School software is thoroughly inspected in the report to help market players improve their business planning and ensure long-term success. …
Read More »Howard H. Bariteau | Obituary
Howard H. Bariteau went to live with Jesus on Sunday, May 30, 2021, who died at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center after a brief admission. Howard H. Bariteau was born in Watertown on July 26, 1934, the only child of the late Henry and Clara Abbott Bariteau of Carthage. He graduated from …
Read More »Supporters stage musical protest outside Greater Victoria School District offices – Vancouver Island Free Daily
Just under 20 students, staff and teachers stood outside a building in the Greater Victoria School District (SD61) on Tuesday evening, waving signs, playing instruments and protesting against cuts to their school programs. music. Inside, the district board and staff attended a closed-door meeting with new financial advisor Joan Axford. …
Read More »Welcome to THE COMMONS – News and Views for Windham County, Vermont
By Eugene Uman /Special to the Commons BRATTLEBORO – The Vermont Jazz VSEnter will end its 2020-2021 live broadcast season with a concert by the highly acclaimed Immanuel Wilkins Quartet on Saturday, June 5 at 8 p.m. This young group has been a solid and successful group for four years. …
Read More »Rhode Island Philharmonic Announces Spectacular June Gala with Emanuel Ax
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents a spectacular June gala celebration with GRAMMY award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax on Saturday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at VETS. The program of this annual gala led by artistic advisor and conductor Bramwell Tovey will include Beethoven’s overture to Egmont and his Emperor Concerto, …
Read More »Higa takes the helm of the Mississippi Pride Marching Band
Fri 05/21/2021 – 14:41 | By: Mike Lopinto The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Music has named Dr. Travis Higa as interim director of the Mississippi Pride Marching Band. He is stepping down as associate director to replace Dr Colin McKenzie, who was recently appointed director of the …
Read More »Hoff-Barthelson School of Music Students to Perform World Premiere at Annual Contemporary Music Festival
The Hoff-Barthelson School of Music’s annual contemporary music festival takes place online via Zoom from Wednesday May 12, 2021 through Sunday May 16, 2021 and will include a world premiere commissioned by the school. This year, due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, the festival will be held online and …
Read More »Musicians of Athens launch non-profit association to provide free music education to public schools | Arts and culture
In 2019, Natalie Smith knew she wanted to do two things: find a new job and help people through music. It was at this time that the first conception of HEART Music, or Helping East Athens Rise Through Music, was born, a non-profit organization aimed at providing free music education …
Read More »Interlochen School of Music accepts Noah Nunez from Wilmington
Thanks to his persistence and hard work, Noah Nunez, a 16-year-old student from Wilmington Early College High School, was recently accepted into the Interlochen School of Music, which only admits 2,500 students per year. Noah became interested in playing the piano at the age of 10, when he saw videos …
Read More »Bits & Bytes: OLLI speaks with Dr. Joe Coughlin of MIT’s AgeLab; Summer Youth Program Adventures in Music; United Live Community Celebration; BCC virtual information sessions
OLLI at BCC will present a virtual discussion with Dr. Joe Coughlin, researcher, educator, speaker and advisor whose work explores how global demographics, technology and changing generational behaviors are transforming businesses and society. Photo courtesy OLLI OLLI will present “The New Future of Old Age in Today’s Longevity Economy” PITTSFIELD …
Read More »Wadada Leo Smith’s ‘Winter Symphony No.2’ streamed live from new school
The inaugural MM Performer-Composer class will perform Wadada Leo Smith’s Symphony No. 2 Winter in a multi-venue presentation broadcast live. The performance is part of the Performer-Composer Stone Lab, an artist-in-residence workshop at The Stone, “a non-profit performance initiative dedicated to the experimental and the avant-garde.” The New School’s College …
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