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Pop chameleon Lady Gaga is relaunching her Las Vegas residency this summer, and she has a handful of dates for her Jazz and Piano show this June and July. As the name suggests, it includes intimate performances of iconic hits as well as her favorite entries in the Great American Songbook. Whichever way you go, you're in for an unforgettable experience.
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In the digital age, learning the piano has transcended traditional methods, with the advent of Piano Learning eBooks paving the way for a new era of musical education. These digital resources bring a wealth of knowledge and interactive features to learners of all levels, offering a convenient and effective way to embark on a musical journey.
The Convenience of Digital Learning
Piano Learning eBooks provide a convenient and accessible alternative to traditional piano lesson formats. With the rise of e-readers, tablets, and smartphones, aspiring pianists can carry an entire library of instructional materials in their pocket. This portability allows for learning at one’s own pace, anytime and anywhere, making it an ideal choice for individuals with busy schedules.
Comprehensive Curriculum at Your Fingertips
One of the key advantages of Piano Learning eBooks is the comprehensive curriculum they offer. These digital resources cover a wide range of topics, from basic music theory and note reading to advanced techniques and musical interpretation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player looking to refine your skills, Piano Learning eBooks provide a structured and organized approach to mastering the piano.
Interactive Multimedia Features
Unlike traditional textbooks, Piano Learning eBooks often incorporate interactive multimedia features to enhance the learning experience. Interactive diagrams, audio examples, and video tutorials bring the lessons to life, providing a more immersive and engaging educational journey. This multimedia approach caters to different learning styles, making it easier for individuals to grasp complex concepts and techniques.
Tailored Learning Paths for Every Student
Piano Learning eBooks excel in providing tailored learning paths to suit individual needs and skill levels. Adaptive algorithms within these digital resources assess the learner’s progress and adjust the difficulty of exercises accordingly. Whether you’re a novice building a foundation or an intermediate player seeking to expand your repertoire, Piano Learning eBooks ensure a personalized and effective learning experience.
Cost-Effective Learning Solution
Traditional piano lessons can be costly, with expenses for instructors, travel, and materials adding up quickly. Piano Learning eBooks offer a cost-effective alternative, providing a vast amount of educational content at a fraction of the cost of traditional lessons. This affordability makes quality piano education accessible to a broader audience, breaking down financial barriers to musical learning.
Progress Tracking and Goal Setting
Another notable feature of Piano Learning eBooks is the ability to track progress and set personalized goals. Built-in tools allow learners to monitor their achievements, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate milestones along the way. This element of self-assessment encourages motivation and a sense of accomplishment, contributing to a positive and fulfilling learning experience.
Embracing the Future of Piano Education
In conclusion, Piano Learning eBooks represent a transformative force in the world of piano education. With their convenience, comprehensive content, interactive features, personalized learning paths, and cost-effectiveness, these digital resources empower individuals to embark on a musical journey with confidence. As we embrace the digital age, Piano Learning eBooks stand at the forefront, unlocking the musical potential within every aspiring pianist. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, the world of piano education is now at your fingertips.


Nicholas Smith is a Certified Music Therapist, having passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists board exam on June 2nd, 2022. Nicholas also holds a Graduate Diploma in Music therapy from Concordia Unviersity, and a Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance from the Université de Moncton.
Nick played the piano, trombone, and sang in the choir when he was growing up, but did not find his real musical identity until he received a guitar for his 13th birthday. Immediately, Nick found that playing music on the guitar had a positive effect in all domains of his life. Fast forward 25 years, and Nick brings this experience to Alto Music Therapy – to help others in academic, cognitive, communication, emotional, motor, musical, and social domains.
Nick’s specializations in music therapy are in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and geriatrics. Nick’s clinical music therapy internships was with Esther Thane and Emily Naccarato from ET Music Therapy in North Vancouver, B.C., as well as with Mary Cobham of Mary Music Therapy. Following his internship experience, Nick decided to relocate to his hometown of Moncton, New Brunswick, in order to begin practicing as Alto Music Therapy and to bring greater awareness of the power and potency of music therapy to the Atlantic provinces.


Lydia Mendoza, 1916-2007
Lydia Mendoza, an early star of Mexican American music whose passionate, despairing songs about working-class life on both sides of the border made her a trailblazer for the Tejano genre, has died. She was 91.
Mendoza, whose singing career spanned more than 60 years, died Dec. 20 of natural causes in San Antonio, Texas, according to media reports.
Texas Monthly magazine called her the "greatest Mexican American female performer ever to grace a stage" in a 1999 story that named her "the voice of the century" in Texas.
Lupe Saenz, president of the South Texas Conjunto Assn., told The Times that Mendoza was a "pioneer of our musical heritage."
"She was a rebel, in that she did what no other woman artist singer had done before her; that is, she sang about the 'machismo' culture in a way that set the course for many women today," Saenz said in an e-mail.
The words for her first, and most enduring, hit came from her girlhood collection of gum wrappers that contained song lyrics. She put the words from one wrapper to a tune she had heard in concert in Mexico and first performed "Mal Hombre" (Evil Man), a song about false-hearted lovers, when she was 10.
After Mendoza recorded the song -- a tango -- in 1934, it became a major hit throughout the Spanish-speaking community and launched her career.
Accompanied by her signature 12-string guitar, Mendoza often sang about hardship and rejection in a powerfully sincere style that reflected the music developing along the U.S.-Mexican border. Her trilling voice earned her the nickname "La Alondra de la Frontera," or Lark of the Border.
In 1935, she married shoemaker Juan Alvarado and continued to perform in an era when wives usually gave up their careers. By 1940, Mendoza had recorded more than 200 songs in a wide variety of musical styles that included boleros, rancheras and cumbias. She wrote many of them herself.
"People say I'm the mother of Tejano music," Mendoza told the Chicago Tribune in 1996, "but I don't think I even heard the word, knew what it was, until many years after I started. . . . People watched what I was doing -- singing and playing guitar -- and that inspired them."
She was born May 12, 1916, in Houston to Francisco and Leonor Mendoza. Her family came from northern Mexico, and she and several siblings grew up moving between Monterrey, Mexico, and south Texas.
Her mother played the guitar and sang Mexican songs, which made Mendoza wish for a guitar of her own. At 4, she made one out of a plank of wood, six nails and several rubber bands.
"The very sight of her was magical and could awaken a populist frenzy and collective pride in Mexicans," Yolanda Broyles-González wrote in her 2001 book, Lydia Mendoza's Life in Music.
Mendoza is survived by a daughter, Yolanda Hernández.
Excerpted from "Lydia Mendoza, 91; Singer was in the vanguard of Tejano music," by Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times online edition, December 30, 2007.


TEHRAN.(Iranart) - C elebrated pop and flamenco singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist Shahram Shokouhi will hold a concert at the Ministry of Interior Auditorium in Tehran.
On August 16, Shokouhi will come on stage at the large hall to perform selected songs for his fans, Honaronline reported on its Persian website.
The concert is a postponed event after Shokouhi failed to appear in a concert planned on July 11 at Milad Hall of Tehran Expo Center. His absence from the scheduled event was due to a heart stroke while watching the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Portugal on June 25 which ended 1-1.
Iran lost a scoring chance in the last minute of the game that would let Iran advance to the Round of 16. However, the draw meant Team Melli wrapped up its fifth World Cup campaign again in the group stage, similar to the past four runs, but this time with four points, higher than the previous appearances.
Shokouhi, 43, is among the artists concerned about the worsening economic problems the people are facing, namely galloping inflation, steep decline in the value of national currency and shrinking purchasing power.
He has set a ceiling of 600,000 rials ($6) for the tickets to his concert. Many popular concerts have tickets up to 1.5 million rials ($15).
Part of the Solution
Referring to concerts cancelled recently by musicians due to the financial constraints, Shokouhi said, “As I said earlier, not holding concerts cannot solve economic problems. The concert will have no personal profit for me and the producer. Its returns will cover costs of the venue and wages.”
“Once, artists bragged about the steep ticket prices of their concerts. I prefer to be called the cheapest singer.” The singer said “It’s been a while the idea of street concerts is under discussion.” One of the musicians pretty serious about holding such gratis performances is the traditional vocalist and player of tonbak and kamancheh Homayoun Shajarian, son of the master vocalist of Persian music Mohammad Reza Shajarian. Homayoun whose intention is to help boost public morale, has held meetings with relevant officials to hold street concerts.
“If street concerts are authorized by the relevant bodies, I’ll be among those eager to hold such performances,” Shokouhi said.
At the August 16 concert, Shokouhi will be accompanied by an orchestra conducted by composer, music arranger and singer Adel Fallah.
Tickets to the event are available at Iranconcert.com. Ministry of Interior Auditorium is on Gomnam Street, north of Fatemi Square.
source: Financial Tribune


The National is an American indie rock band that formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999. The band consists of vocalist Matt Berninger, guitarists Aaron and Bryce Dessner, bassist Scott Devendorf, and drummer Bryan Devendorf. The band's music is known for its intricate instrumentation, layered vocals, and emotionally charged lyrics.
The National has released eight studio albums, including "Alligator," "Boxer," and "Trouble Will Find Me," which have all received critical acclaim. The band's music often deals with themes of love, loss, and identity, and their unique sound has drawn comparisons to bands like Joy Division and Leonard Cohen.
The band's most recent album, "I Am Easy to Find," was released in 2019 and features guest vocals from a number of female artists, including Sharon Van Etten and Lisa Hannigan. The album was also accompanied by a short film directed by Mike Mills.
The National has received numerous award nominations for their music, including multiple Grammy nominations. They are known for their dynamic live shows, which often feature guest appearances and collaborations with other artists.
Overall, The National is a critically acclaimed indie rock band known for their poignant lyrics, intricate instrumentation, and emotionally charged performances. They have carved out a unique space in the indie rock scene and continue to be celebrated by music fans and critics alike.


MUSIC RIGHTS (SARAWAK) BERHAD AUTHORIZED AS COPYRIGHT LICENSING BODY
26 February 2022 – Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP), YB Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi today handed over the certificate declaring Music Rights (Sarawak) Berhad (MRSB) as a licensing body recognized by the government to conduct royalty collection activities on behalf of singers, musicians in song recordings, music video makers and local recording companies involving local ethnicities in Sarawak.
MRSB is one of the latest licensing bodies declared by the Copyright Controller under the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) to collect music royalties and represent the exclusive members of the owners and creators of music works, sound recordings and performances by native artistes and musicians in Sarawak.
The establishment and recognition of MRSB as a regulatory body will, among others, benefit its members in managing their royalty rights as well as safeguarding their welfare in the music industry. Among the members under this body are songwriters, lyricists, singers, musicians in song recordings, music video makers and recording companies.
The declaration certificate was handed over by Dato Sri Alexander to the Chairman of MRSB, Mr. Gibson Rentap.
Also present were MyIPO Board Members, Dato ‘Chua Tee Yong, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi, Datu Dr. Rashidah Bolhassan and Siti Norazlina Seni. Also present were MyIPO Director General, Abdul Haris Lakar and MRSB Managing Director, Puan Juliet Tan.


Friday April 8 2016
5:30-6:30 PM: Sonic Explorations
William Parker is a musician, improviser, and composer. He plays the bass, shakuhachi, double reeds, tuba, donso ngoni and gembri. He was born in 1952 in the Bronx, New York. He studied bass with Richard Davis, Art Davis, Milt Hinton, Wilber Ware, and Jimmy Garrison. He has taught at Bennington College, NYU, The New England Conservatory of Music, Cal Arts, New School University and Rotterdam Conservatory of Music.
Cooper-Moore is multi-instrumentalist, composer, storyteller, instrument-builder and educator living in East Harlem, New York City. Cooper-Moore’s approach to music goes beyond simple categorization. Though he is now informed by Creative Improvised Music and the jazz avant-garde, his ears are rooted in the Gospel, Blues and Bluegrass traditions from the place of his birth, rural segregated Virginia.
Location: Higgins Hall South 111


With album sales eclipsing one million in its first week alone, it goes without saying that the release of Drake’s Views certainly marks one of the most hyped recent drops on the mainstream music scene. Despite mixed reviews from listeners and critics, Views destroyed all types of records, boasting more than 500 million streams on popular platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Yet for all the Canadian mega-star’s success in cornering the American hip-hop charts, it’s neither Drake nor his fellow hip-hop artists who are poised to reap the most long-term benefit from Views’ success.
By far the biggest of single off of Views, "One Dance" is notable for its role in confirming the mainstream’s desire to co-opt into has become perhaps the defining club music trend of the past 18 months: Afrobeat. Putting a Western twist on the classic compositions of legendary African artists such as Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade, Afrobeat artists now find themselves leading, if not shaping, the East Coast's newfound obsession with Africa's sounds and face-to-face dancing.
Currently atop both the U.S. & UK charts, “One Dance” marks the second collaboration between Drake and Nigerian mega-star Wizkid, the first being Drake’s 2015 feature remix of Afrobeat smash “Ojuelegba.” And with "One Dance"’s Afro-infused melodies having taken over the airwaves heading into the summer months, we’ll be sure to see other American pop icons following the trend.
Some, such as “Trap Queen” singer Fetty Wap already have, his “Your Number” collaboration with Yoruba artist Ayo Jay going viral as song of choice for Vine dance montages nationwide. This year alone has seen two other Afrobeat tracks make striking inroads into American DJ rotations with Davido’s “The Money” and Mr. Eazi’s “Skin Tight” both topping iTunes’ Most Downloaded list within the past six months.
DJ’s aren’t the only ones taking note. Last summer, Rolling Stone magazine published a startling feature on DJ Tunez, a Nigerian-American DJ who has risen to notoriety as the architect of Afrobeat's newfound dominance on the East Coast.
To cap it all off? This past January, Davido, arguably the biggest artist on African soil, signed a monster $1 million deal with Sony Entertainment, capping off years of growing interest in African artists as means of tapping the region's rapidly expanding entertainment industry, especially as more initiatives are launched to connect Africans to the internet in greater numbers. And if recent social media posts are to be believed, fellow Afrobeat stalwarts Wizkid and Tiwa Savage aren't far behind.


– Rajan Thapaliya, New York
Many Nepalese adults are curious about a question, who is the most demanding Nepalese singer in the USA? His name is Tilak Bam Malla. People better know him by his stage Name Parivesh. His Mega hit legendary song “MUTU CHUNE LUMLE KO HAWA LE” is one of the most popular Nepali songs.
Tilak Bam Malla is very honest, loyal and knowledgeable singer of Nepal. He is a well known established singer of Nepal. His original singing skills caught the attention of various audiences. His deep interest and admiration for commentating on music have allowed him to obtain a remarkable voice to reach out to Nepalese musical audiences.
Wherever he goes: most folks request him to sing this song. Nepali community recognized him as a “Stage king”. Especially when he sang a song in the folk genera.
He proved that he is one of the most dynamic singers of Nepal. We all know action speaks louder than the word. Even in his personal life, he talks less, but his work shows he is the versatile singer. Recently he performed in Queens, Long Island, New York, and Connecticut during the Nepali New Year. Frequently he performs in different states. His schedule is almost full until next July.
As for his personality characteristics, Mr. Malla is considered to have a cheerful and humble personality, also known for his boldness and utmost charisma that he shows in his music. Furthermore, he is incredibly brilliant at dealing with people and networking and always impressing others with his exceptional Himalayan folk music with his signature dazzling smile.
He believes in the principle “Do whatever you like – but remember, anybody can do things for themselves, but to do something for others is a great thing.” This principle motivated him to do some beneficial things to the society. Tilak believes in hard work, dedication, and honesty as his main principles. He is proud to be a man of his word.
Tilak Bam Malla had interest in singing from his childhood and used to sing in school’s programs without telling his family. When he turned 18, he had been thinking to record an album. With this aim, he went to Radio Nepal for voice test and passed it. After passing voice test from Radio Nepal he started singing contemporary popular songs and folk and in 1996 he sang his first song Yo Baadal Yo Barsha.
He first gained popularity in the late 90s for his second Lok Pop album Parivesh Vol.2 with all-time hit songs like Mutu Chune, Bhote Talcha, Haat Ma Rumal and Chaite Dashain, and was dubbed as the pioneer of Lok Pop genre in Nepalese music industry.
Mr. Malla is an owner of music “Parivesh recording studio”. Remembering the problems he faced in past, today he opts to seek and support talented and passionate music lovers who want to revolutionize Nepali music industry.
This legendary singer is the musical heart of many Nepalese youths. Mr. Malla is a humanitarian and has participated and spoken out for various social causes, especially during devastating earthquake of Nepal in 2015 and aftermath. He was also awarded by various honors and awards for contributing in the field of social work and welfare acts. Tilak Bam Malla has been involved in many social works. Malla is the very responsible person with responsibilities toward his society and country along with his singing profession.
Pioneer of folk’s pop music in Nepal Tilak, from Pokhara, he is the family members of Martyr Thir Bam Malla, has sung dozens of hit Nepali pop songs and people songs are nevertheless playing in Nepali young people’s heart. As a member of martyr circle of relatives, nobody in his circle of relatives had interest in song, singing or dancing, but as a contrary to this environment, Tilak Bam Malla had an eager interest in music, which grew along with his age. though there has been no apparent career opportunity in the music industry, at some point of that point, he decided to step in and observed his ardor in music.
There is no doubt that Tilak Bam Malla has established himself as one of the most prolific singers of Nepal has known. He has achieved many accomplishments within a very short span of time and will only continue to impress his people in the future. When asked the reason behind his success, Mr. Tilak Bam Malla replied, ‘Strong interest, Knowledge, and honesty to work’. It is with these words that all should seek inspiration to excel in their individual endeavors.


I wish for one moment I could stop and hear the tune that You play in my heart.
Stop the busyness, stop the running, stop the plodding.
Softly, I hear…
I hear the dissonance of a piano as the keys are strikingly touched one by one,
echoing in my ears.
Your song, a tune I hear not often.
But, it is there all the time.
A funeral dirge is that what You are playing today, I ask?
I know why?
In my work, I face times of frustration and confusion, anger and resentment.
But, yet You still play your song in my soul.
It is in this pain and hollow that my ears are opening to Your music.
I hear Your song.
Even though I feel inadequate and unworthy.
I hear Your song, just for me.
I hear you say there is a lesson to be learned, and that this will not last forever.
The song plays.
Comments, suggestions, thanks…Your song plays and raises my spirit.
I always hated funeral dirges, but not now.
I know that this is Your song being played through me.
Your divine love.
Changing my life.
Old to new.
Death to birth.
A new being emerges.
I enjoy the music You play, knowing that you are near.
It never stops.
And, now I listen.


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MIAMI SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2020 GOES VIRTUAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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MIAMI, FL, October 25, 2020 – The Miami Smooth Jazz Festival is following the guidelines of health experts and Miami Dade County Officials by not holding a large gathering this fall. We will not take any risks that would endanger the health of music fans, artists, and our staff. We are grateful to the thousands of music fans who support our efforts and therefore we will keep the music playing this fall. We are looking forward to you joining us for the free Virtual Miami Smooth Jazz Festival 2020 on Saturday, November 7th at 7PM ET at www.MiamiSmoothJazzFest.org.
Organizer Cedric Allen says, “As we have seen so many other music festivals fall victim to the pandemic, we wanted to keep music fans safe but not allow the state of affairs to deny you the music you so richly deserve.” Allen added, “While it’s disheartening that we couldn’t be with you in person, we had to figure out a way to bring you the sound of music again this year, that’s why we decided to give you the Virtual Miami Smooth Jazz Festival.”
As with our first festival, this year the Virtual Miami Smooth Jazz festival 2020 will lead up to the Veterans Day holiday. We again will honor our nations’ veterans for their sacrifice to our nation. This year, we are also saluting first responders everywhere, as they are on the front lines fighting to keep others safe during the pandemic. We say thank you to our Heroic Veterans and our Front-line Heroes.
We are pleased to have as our host for the Virtual Miami Smooth Jazz Festival, the innovative and contemporary smooth jazz saxophonist, Marion Meadows. “The move to the virtual allows the Miami Smooth Jazz Festival to give you the music that binds us all so beautifully,” says Meadows. He adds, “I look forward to you joining us for an amazing evening of the healing sound of music, artist interviews, and our expressions of love for you during this pandemic.”
While Covid-19 has a changed a lot. It will not stop the Miami Smooth Jazz Festival from sharing the universal sound of music. We will keep the music playing.
About the Miami Smooth Jazz Festival
The Miami Smooth Jazz Festival launched in 2019 with an inaugural event that drew thousands. The top caliber talent that provided south Miami Dade County with the best musical performers in Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and Latin Jazz. The setting for the first festival was on the grounds of Zoo Miami. For more information visit www.MiamiSmoothJazzFest.org


Today we had a fantastic day with Year 6 and Mr Clark. We decided that we wanted to write a new school song and spent the day working on this. First, we worked on learning about how musicians go about writing a song; we looked at different examples and then Mr Clark taught us about major and minor chords.
After playtime, we thought of lyrics to describe our school and looked at rhyming patterns.
Finally, Mr Clark worked over lunch time and composed the melody and we worked on verse 2 and the bridge. We are going to spend the next few weeks learning the song before we perform it for everyone at the end of the year!


Gillette residents teach and learn to embody the square dance language
Dandy Dan Hopper calls a square dance Tuesday, March 19, during a weekly lesson hosted by Levis and Lace Social Square Dance Club at the Rockpile Community Center in Gillette. Hopper’s been calling dances with the local club since the late 1980s.
GILLETTE — A complicated language greets anyone visiting a square dance class for the first time.
Slip the clutch. Spin the top. Do Paso. Allemande left.
The words ring out as music bops behind it, choreographing a pattern dancers seem to magically follow.
What do they mean?
Slip the clutch — someone having car trouble? Spin the top — play time with kids?
Dan Hopper’s role as a square dance caller explains the language and phrases to newcomers, opening the door of the square dance community to those taking lessons for the first time.
“I’ll teach them the calls and then I’ll throw music on and we’ll do what’s called a patter, music with just calls,” he said. “Then you move onto a singing call, which has lyrics and calls. You do two of them and that’s called a tip.”
Hopper began in his role with the Levis and Lace Social Square Dance Club in Gillette in the late 1980s, shortly after learning square dance itself in 1985. In the beginning, he said the club’s dances brought out about 50 couples. Those numbers dropped throughout the decades and especially during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social distancing separated dancers and many venues where clubs met also temporarily closed down.
Locally, the dance club still gives lessons to those who’d like to learn but the amount of interest has dipped. Shirley Study, a longtime club member, said this year was better, with about 10 signing up for lessons in November and 12 who recently joined lessons beginning in February.
Learning the lingo
On Tuesday evening, the new students came into the Rockpile Community Center with a better understanding of the square dance lingo.
Specific phrases or words inferred turns, a trade of partners or quick releases in the square made up of eight dancers. As Hopper made the calls, many followed quickly into formations, moving smoothly to end up where they needed to go.
If they missed a step, Hopper was quick to fix the issue, speaking lightly into the microphone while music continued.
Hopper said he’s stuck with calling for the last three decades because he enjoys it.
“I used to rodeo as a bull rider and this is what the old cowboys do when they quit rodeoing,” he said with a chuckle. “They become square dance callers.”
“Give him a mic and he’s dangerous,” Jeff Kuray quipped.
Hopper steers dancers through calls each week that represent different movements. All together, there’s 68 calls or movements he can use in mainstream square dancing that dancers should know how to follow.
The number drops to about 50 calls if students learn only the social square dance movements. Once they learn the language, dancers simply have to keep up.
Hopper’s task is more multifaceted.
“He hides his light under a bushel,” Kuray said. “Being a caller is a multi-tasking position. He has to watch the square, he has to sing a song and then he has to filter the calls in among the lyrics.”
Most dances begin with a patter, where a caller will speak or chant the words in a pitch to give dancers a taste of what to expect. After the patter, Hopper transitions into music with lyrics, chanting the calls into tunes like “Fisherman’s Luck.”
Study said that once dancers know the calls the feet follow.
“It’s really not too difficult,” she said. “You know where to go.”
Willus Elsasser said dancers always keep their ears out for the calls because callers can chant them in whatever order they’d like, always changing sequences and keeping dancers on their toes.
The 84-year-old said keeping everyone in tandem — the eight dancers needed to make a square — is one of the most difficult parts of the dance.
“You just kind of listen to him and then watch where to go with your arms,” he said. “It can just be so fun for this old man.”
He and Study said the square dance community remains one of the main factors that keeps them involved. Dancers will come to the center to watch the lessons and dance. They mingle with longtime friends. It’s a social time for younger dancers and seasoned vets.
Those in the audience are also ready to jump into action if a single dancer needs a partner, something Heidi DeStefano said she appreciated about the group. DeStefano said she and her husband would see the group’s A-frame signs around town advertising the club throughout the years but finally decided to act on taking lessons last year.
She spoke to the mental effort it takes to follow a caller’s sequence.
“A lot of it’s muscle memory because the calls are the same,” she said. “But you do have to concentrate, it’s good for the brain by the time you’re done.
“It’s a workout for your brain for sure because you have to keep up with it and you can’t really talk because you just have to move.”
As DeStefano described the movement, dancers in two squares at the front of the room showcased the new skills they learned that evening. Feet moved swiftly and carefully around others, while arms led or followed the called out motions.
The once foreign language was becoming familiar.
This story was published on March 23, 2024.


CAMBRIDGE -- The mi3 is a piano trio of a different color. Pandelis Karayorgis usually performs on acoustic piano, but in the mi3 he plays a Fender Rhodes electric keyboard using wah-wah and distortion pedals. The result by turn resembles organ, guitar, and science-fiction sound effects. Yet the mi3 is deeply rooted in the adventurous jazz piano tradition that is Karayorgis's metier.
Sunday night at the Zeitgeist Gallery, the trio featured not only Karayorgis's knotty compositions but also several lesser-known tunes by Thelonious Monk, as well as two by Hasaan Ibn Ali , a shadowy figure who recorded a single album in the mid-1960s under the auspices of drum legend Max Roach.
The loose-limbed and inventive drumming of Curt Newton and the agile, warm-toned acoustic bass playing of Nate McBride are essential to the mi3 sound. Colleagues for almost two decades, these three musicians are masters of give and take, with the ability to establish a deep swinging groove or float freely.
Karayorgis's loping "Betwixt" featured squelchy, distorted Rhodes and McBride's dancing bass. An as-yet-untitled Karayorgis number was both angular and blurry, underlined by Newton's lurching drums.
The trio played Monk's "Green Chimneys" with a meaty swing. McBride's bass statement built to a solo reprise of the theme, leading to a rolling Newton solo. Monk's music dominated the set, which included a brief, lush version of his ballad "Blue Light," a roller-coaster take on his early bebop number "Humph," and a strolling "Brake's Sake" as an encore.
With the addition of the evening's two Hasaan tunes, McBride observed, the mi3 now has all of his recorded compositions in its repertoire. "Pay Not, Play Not" alternates double-time and relaxed episodes, and the trio had a field day running its obstacle course. "Off My Back Jack" began with bowed bass and lush swaths of color from Karayorgis, whose bell-toned solo kept returning to the tune's haunting first phrase.
Opening and almost stealing the show was a set by the duo of saxophonist Charlie Kohlhase and virtuosic trombonist Jeff Galindo. Playing Kohlhase's compositions, the two ran the gamut of horn timbres and duo strategies in an exhilarating and witty game of musical cat-and-mouse.
© Copyright 2006 Globe Newspaper Company.


Cookies & Carols 2021
Although COVID has kept us from being able to host our traditional Christmas choir concert, it hasn’t stopped us from celebrating Christmas music together. We invite you to join us for a celebration of Christmas carols on Sunday, December 5th at 6:00 PM. We’ll have some special music by soloists and small groups and of course the opportunity for you to join in singing some of your favorite Christmas songs..
Stick Around for our Cookie Fellowship
The Fellowship Team will be hosting a cookie fellowship following the concert. They are asking the congregation to provide cookie/candy trays.
Please plan to bring your goodies ready to serve on a plate or tray on Sunday morning, December 5. Please label all plates/trays and leave them in the kitchen.


In the vast and ever-evolving realm of music, innovation knows no bounds. One such innovation that has taken the music industry by storm is the Music Pulse Board. In this article, we will delve into the captivating world of Music Pulse Boards, understanding what they are, how they work, and their profound impact on music creation and performance.
What Is a Music Pulse Board?
Imagine a canvas that translates rhythm into art, where music takes shape visually. A Music Pulse Board is precisely that a unique platform where sound and visuals harmonize. These boards are revolutionizing the way musicians and artists perceive and interact with music.
The Anatomy of a Music Pulse Board
Let’s dissect the components of a Music Pulse Board:
At its core, a Music Pulse Board relies on sensory input. Microphones, sensors, and even MIDI controllers capture audio signals, ensuring a seamless connection with the music being played.
The captured audio is then translated into mesmerizing visuals, providing artists with real-time feedback. This visual representation adds a layer of creativity to the music-making process.
Users can customize the visual elements, including colors, patterns, and shapes, allowing for a personalized experience that mirrors their musical style.
The Evolution of Music Creation
With Music Pulse Boards, the process of creating music reaches new heights.
Artists can now compose music while simultaneously visualizing it. This unique approach encourages more expressive and innovative compositions.
In a live setting, Music Pulse Boards elevate the audience’s experience. As musicians play their instruments or sing, the visuals react dynamically, creating a multisensory spectacle.
The Impact on Music Production
The integration of Music Pulse Boards into the music production process has been game-changing.
Producers and musicians can collaborate more effectively by sharing their creative vision through the visual representations of their music.
Inspiration and Creativity
These boards often serve as a wellspring of inspiration, helping artists break creative barriers and explore new musical horizons.
Music Pulse Board Technology
To bring this innovation to life, cutting-edge technology plays a pivotal role.
Machine Learning Algorithms
Sophisticated machine learning algorithms analyze audio inputs and generate corresponding visual patterns, ensuring a seamless connection between sound and visuals.
Music Pulse Boards are designed to be compatible with various music production software, making them accessible to a wide range of musicians.
Music Pulse Boards represent a revolutionary shift in the world of music. They empower artists to transcend traditional boundaries and create music that engages not only the ears but also the eyes. As technology continues to advance, we can only anticipate even more exciting developments in this fascinating realm.


Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father, Peter Hernandez, was a Latin percussionist from Brooklyn, and his mother, Bernadette San Pedro Bayot, was a Filipina singer. As a young child, Bruno was surrounded by music and performance.
He got his stage name, Bruno Mars, from a young age. As a child, Bruno was small in stature but had big personality and talents. This led his father to nickname him “Bruno” after wrestler Bruno Sammartino, while his friends called him “Little Mars” due to his high energy. He eventually combined the two nicknames into Bruno Mars.
Bruno grew up in a very musical family. He was exposed to wide array of music including reggae, rock, hip hop, and R&B. His uncle was an Elvis impersonator, which also influenced Bruno’s eclectic tastes.
Early Musical Experiences
From a very young age, Mars showed great musical talent and versatility:
- At age 2, he was impersonating Elvis Presley
- At age 4, he was performing on stage with his family’s band
- He taught himself to play guitar and piano growing up
- He performed in Waikiki beach clubs as a child
Mars learned to play a range of musical instruments, dance, and perform impressions and comedy routines at a very early age. This early exposure to performing shaped his future career.
Musical Career Beginnings
After graduating high school, Mars moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a career in the music industry. He adopted the stage name Bruno Mars, after the nickname his father gave him as a child.
Initially, Mars struggled to get signed as a solo artist. So, he began producing songs and co-writing hit singles for other major artists including Flo Rida, Travie McCoy, Brandy, Sean Kingston, and Sugababes. His work writing catchy hooks and melodies soon made him a highly sought after songwriter and producer.
Major Songwriting & Production Hits
Some of Mars’ early major songwriting successes included:
- Flo Rida’s #1 hit “Right Round” in 2009
- Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire” in 2010
- Brandy’s “Long Distance”
- Sugababes’ tracks “Get Sexy” and “She’s a Mess”
Mars also produced singles for Sean Kingston and Alexandra Burke during this period. This behind-the-scenes success laid the foundations for Mars eventual emergence as a solo star.
Breakout Success with Doo-Woops and Hooligans
After years of producing and writing for other artists, Mars was ready to step out on his own. He released his debut solo EP titled It’s Better If You Don’t Understand in 2010. While the EP had limited commercial success, it set the stage for his first full album.
In October 2010, Mars released his hugely successful first studio album Doo-Wops and Hooligans. The album reached #3 on the Billboard 200 charts. It was an upbeat album that blended pop, R&B, reggae, and soul influences into catchy, dance-ready hits.
Major Hit Singles
Doo-Wops and Hooligans spawned several smash single hits including:
- “Just the Way You Are” – hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
- “Grenade'” – received the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance
- “The Lazy Song'”
- “Marry Me'”
This breakout album announced Mars as a major solo pop artist on the music scene. The album was nominated for 7 Grammys, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Just the Way You Are.”
Continued Success with “Unorthodox Jukebox”
Following up on his smash debut album, Mars released Unorthodox Jukebox in 2012. The album showcased Mars’ wide range of musical talents across different genres from reggae fusion to funk and soul influenced pop.
Unorthodox Jukebox shot to #2 on the Billboard 200 charts, kept from #1 only by Taylor Swift’s album Red. The versatile album solidified Mars as one of the biggest names in pop music worldwide.
Many singles from the album became international chart-topping smashes:
|“Locked Out of Heaven”
|#1 Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks
|“When I Was Your Man”
|#1 Billboard Hot 100
|#5 Billboard Hot 100
|#7 Billboard Hot 100
With its catchy songs showcasing Mars’ incredible vocals and musicality, Jukebox cemented him as one of the most talented contemporary pop stars on the planet. It won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2014.
Halftime Super Bowl Show & Subsequent Success
On the heels of two hugely successful albums, Mars was chosen alongside Beyonce and Coldplay to perform at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show in February 2016. His high energy performance of “Uptown Funk” was considered a major highlight of the show.
24K Magic Album
In November 2016, Mars released his third studio album called 24K Magic. It featured a fun, upbeat combination of R&B, funk and soul influences.
The album and its retro-flavored title track single “24K Magic” were both huge successes. The album reached #2 on the Billboard charts, while the single hit #4 and won Record of the Year Grammy. Other hit singles included “That’s What I Like” and “Finesse.”
Mars promoted the album with a 200-show world tour in 2017-2018 that grossed over $350 million total. It cemented his status as a premier live performer and 24K Magic also won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2018.
Even outside of releasing his own albums and singles in the late 2010s, Mars collaborated with many top artists for hit songs. These collaborative smashes included:
- “Please Me” with Cardi B in 2019
- “Wake Up in the Sky” with Gucci Mane and Kodak Black in 2018
- Remix of “Finesse” with Cardi B added in 2018
He also was featured on hit singles by other artists like Lil Wayne, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg and more over the last several years.
In 2021-2022, Mars has been busy in Las Vegas with his elaborate “Bruno Mars at Park MGM” residency concert series at Park MGM hotel. He is reportedly also working on a new fourth studio album expected to release at some point in late 2023 or 2024.
So at only 38 years old, Bruno Mars still has much more sensational music and live performances to deliver to his legions of fans in the coming decade.
In summary, over the span of just a decade plus several years, Bruno Mars has become one of the top musical entertainers in the world today. With his incredible singing voice and musical talents ranging from songwriting to playing instruments to dancing/performing, Mars delivers it all.
He has shown remarkable versatility across musical styles like pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, and more. Few artists can so masterfully blend together such an eclectic mix. Mars’ unique background – growing up in Hawaii immersed in all different genres – no doubt contributed to his ability to fuse styles into catchy pop hits.
Along with his prodigious natural talents, Mars also works extremely hard at his craft – tirelessly honing his voice, playing instruments, dance moves, songwriting, and live performances. His epic world tours featuring elaborate productions and seemingly endless energy have drawn rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
Bruno Mars has already packed an astounding amount of musical accomplishment into a short career so far. He has broken chart records, won major awards like 11 Grammys, delivered instantly iconic songs and live moments. And at only 38 years old, Mars clearly has many more years ahead to keep making magic happen through his music.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bruno Mars’ Biography
How did Bruno Mars get his stage name?
Bruno Mars got the two parts of his stage name from childhood nicknames – “Bruno” came from his dad’s nickname referencing wrestler Bruno Sammartino, while friends called him “Little Mars” for his energetic stage presence. He eventually combined them into his catchy adopted stage name.
What instruments does Bruno Mars play?
Thanks to a very musical upbringing, Bruno Mars plays multiple instruments adeptly including guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, drums and percussion. His musical talents help him write, produce and record much of his own solo music and songs for other artists.
What were some of Bruno Mars’ biggest early songwriting hits for other artists?
Some of Mars’ early successful songwriting cuts were Flo Rida’s #1 smash “Right Round”, Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire”, Brandy’s “Long Distance” and Sugababes tracks “Get Sexy” and “She’s a Mess.” These laid the groundwork for his own solo career.
What is Bruno Mars’ highest song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts?
Bruno Mars’ highest charting Billboard Hot 100 single so far is “Just the Way You Are” which hit #1 for four weeks in 2010-2011. It was from his breakout debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans.
How much money did Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour gross?
Bruno Mars’ massive 200-show 24K Magic World Tour spanned 2017-2018. It grossed over $350 million in total across North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. It cemented his status as an elite global live performer.


The Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) established April 29 as International Dance Day in 1982 to highlight the amazing diversity and talent of dancers all over the globe.
This date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.
The main purpose to celebrate this day is to attract the attention of the wider public to the art form of dance. Moreover, the International Theatre Institute invites its members along with dancers, choreographers, dance students, and enthusiasts to join them in a grand Gala Celebration.
This event is held in the chosen host city decided on by the Executive Council of the International Theatre Institute.
To make this event more recognized and appreciated on a large scale each year the International Theatre Institute selects an outstanding personality from the world of dance to be the Message Author for the event. In the message, it is hoped that the author can underline the relevance and power of dance.
International Dance Day Quotes and Messages
Happy World Dance Day
Happy International Dance Day
“Dancing is poetry with arms and legs.” – Charles Baudelaire
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul” ( Martha Graham)
“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.” (Samuel Beckett)
“Any kind of dancing is better than no dancing at all.” (Lynda Barr)
“Dance for yourself. If someone understands, good. If not, no matter.” – Louis Horst
“Dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire.” (George Bernard Shaw)
“Those who can dance to any tune are the ones who love dancing beyond conditions.”
“When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.” (Paulo Coelho) Happy World Dance Day
“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. ”( Martha Graham)
“Work like you don’t need the money. Dance like no one is watching. And love like you’ve never been hurt.” (Mark Twain)
“Life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let’s dance.” (James Howe) Happy International Dance Day
Dance is like breathing, it is like catharsis. Enjoy it to the fullest and let your feelings flow. Happy Dance Day!
“Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair…”( Susan Polis Schutz) Happy World Dance Day
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ( Friedrich Nietzsche)
Dance is the way to express your emotions and feelings and dance is also the way to enjoy your body…. Wishing a very Happy Dance Day.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” (Vivian Greene) Happy International Dance Day
On the occasion of International Dance Day, I wish that you always dance to the tunes you love and live life at your own terms. Happy Dance Day!
While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I can not separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. This is why I dance.” – Hans Bos) Happy International Dance Day
“To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything living has a rhythm. Do you feel your music?” (Michael Jackson) Happy World Dance Day
“If theater is ritual, then dance is too… It’s as if the threads connecting us to the rest of the world were washed clean of preconceptions and fears. When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.” (Paulo Coelho)


SoundCloud, the online music streaming platform, has become a driving force in the music industry, revolutionizing the way musicians distribute and consume music. With its user-friendly interface and innovative features, SoundCloud has opened doors for independent artists to showcase their talent to a global audience. This digital platform encourages artists to share their tracks, connect with fellow musicians, and engage with fans, fostering a sense of community within the music industry.
Unlike traditional record labels, SoundCloud enables musicians to retain creative control and independence over their work. This unique advantage has attracted a vast number of musicians from various genres, making SoundCloud a melting pot of diverse music styles and sounds. Moreover, the platform’s algorithms and discovery features help artists gain exposure to new listeners by suggesting tracks based on their individual music preferences.
For listeners, SoundCloud offers an immersive experience by allowing them to explore an extensive library of songs from well-established artists as well as hidden gems yet to be discovered. Whether it’s finding the next big hit or enjoying niche genres, SoundCloud empowers music enthusiasts by giving them the autonomy to curate their personalized playlists.
SoundCloud’s influence on the music industry cannot be understated. It has provided a level playing field for up-and-coming artists to compete with established acts and gain recognition solely based on their musical talent. This democratization of the music industry has resulted in a surge of diverse and innovative sounds, challenging traditional notions of what defines popular music. SoundCloud has indeed become a breeding ground for creativity, fueling the emergence of new genres and diverse musical movements.
In conclusion, SoundCloud has become an essential platform for musicians and music lovers alike. Its user-friendly interface, creative freedom, and extensive music library have transformed the way artists connect with their audience. As the music industry continues to evolve in the digital era, SoundCloud remains at the forefront, enabling independent artists to shape the landscape of modern music and reach new heights in their careers.#22#


“Her voice is gently complimented by a carefully considered orchestration, with acoustic guitar, piano, flute and warm strings, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility…”
Free and flattering tranquility is what we need after the epic news of the Royal birth. And what better news could we have than that of “Kiwi superstar” Hayley Westenra giving her latest CD gratis to every baby born on the same day as the Royal toddler?
My Woogling suggests that’s more than 800 CDs.
“Hayley – who has sold over four million albums in her career and holds the accolade of the fastest selling debut classical album of all time– is known for her passion for children, and was one of the youngest ever ambassadors for UNICEF,” the release press said.
And: “Embraced by Hayley’s beautiful tones, ‘Hushabye’ contains a special selection of songs, clinically proven to calm and soothe listeners of all ages.”
“I have a pure sounding voice, which has apparently helped a lot of parents get their children settled, so I had faith I was up to the challenge,” said Hayley.
Not forgetting: “Hayley has dedicated ‘Hushabye’ to all new parents and babies the world over, and it contains the new song, Sleep On, which has been specially written for the Royal Baby by the “UK’s favourite living composer” Paul Mealor, with the lyrics provided by world renowned composer Brendan Graham (lyricist for You Raise Me Up). Their Royal Highnesses The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge personally chose Mealor’s music for their wedding in 2011, so ‘Hushabye’ is the perfect accompanying gift to celebrate the Royal Couple’s new arrival.”


In a world filled with countless forms of self-expression, music stands as a universal language that transcends boundaries and connects people on a profound level. Music can remarkably transform lives whether you’re an aspiring virtuoso or a curious novice. The journey from novice to virtuoso is not only about mastering an instrument or honing vocal skills; it’s a path of personal growth, discipline, and self-discovery. You Find Music Lessons provide the roadmap for this transformative journey. This article will explore the incredible journey from novice to virtuoso through the lens of music education.
The Power of Music Lessons
Before diving into the transformative journey, here emphasize the crucial role of music lessons in this process. Music lessons are structured learning experiences that offer aspiring musicians valuable insights, techniques, and guidance. They provide a platform for individuals to explore their musical talents, regardless of age or previous experience.
Embarking on the Journey
- Choosing an Instrument: The first step is choosing an instrument that resonates with you. Whether it’s the majestic piano, the versatile guitar, or the soul-stirring violin, the choice should reflect your connection to the sound.
- Finding the Right Teacher: A skilled and patient teacher is essential to guide you through the initial stages of learning. They will provide structure, correct your mistakes, and offer invaluable insights.
- Setting Goals: Clearly define your musical goals. Do you want to play for personal enjoyment, join a band, or perform on stage? Setting achievable goals will keep you motivated and focused.
The Novice Phase
You enter the novice phase once you’ve embarked on your musical journey. Here, you are introduced to the fundamentals of music and your chosen instrument. It’s a period of exploration and discovery.
Key Milestones of the Novice Phase
- Basic Technique: You will learn the foundational techniques for your instrument, such as proper hand positioning, finger coordination, and breath control for singers.
- Music Theory: Understanding the basics of music theory is essential. You’ll grasp concepts like scales, chords, and rhythm, which form the building blocks of music.
- Repertoire Building: You’ll build your repertoire by learning simple songs and pieces. These help you apply your newfound skills and gain confidence.
The Journey Continues: Intermediate Stage
As you progress, you’ll enter the intermediate stage. This phase is marked by increased proficiency and a deeper understanding of music.
Intermediate Stage Highlights
- Skill Refinement: Your technique becomes more refined, allowing you to tackle more complex pieces of music.
- Music Exploration: You’ll explore various musical styles and genres, broadening your horizons as a musician.
- Collaboration: This is the stage where many musicians collaborate with others, whether in a band, orchestra, or ensemble.
The Virtuoso Within
Reaching the virtuoso level is a testament to your dedication and passion for music. Here’s what characterizes this final stage of transformation:
Characteristics of a Virtuoso
- Technical Mastery: Virtuosos are known for their impeccable technique and precision. They can effortlessly execute even the most challenging musical passages.
- Expressiveness: Beyond technical skill, virtuosos infuse their music with deep emotion and expression, captivating their audience.
- Innovation: Many virtuosos contribute to the evolution of their instrument or genre, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music.
The transformative journey from novice to virtuoso through music education is a testament to the incredible power of music. You can Find Music Lessons to shape your musical abilities and nurture personal growth, discipline, and self-expression. So, if you’ve ever contemplated taking up an instrument or singing lessons, remember that you’re not just learning notes; you’re embarking on a journey of self-discovery and transformation that can enrich your life profoundly.


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Whole 'Nuther Record by Harvey Eyeballs
released October 8, 2015
Fox Schwach - vocals
Katherine Perkins - vocals
Doug Bleek - guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5 ,7), bass (tracks 4, 6)
Chris Doyle - bass (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5 ,7), guitar (tracks 4, 6)
Jacob Blumberg - keys
Dave Palazola - drums
Dylan Mandel - auxiliary percussion
Aaron Rourk - alto sax (tracks 1, 3, 5), flute (track 3), bass clarinet (tracks 4, 7)
Danny Fisher-Lochhead - alto sax (tracks 1, 3, 7)
Recorded at Mason Jar Studios by Dan Knobler and Jacob Blumberg
Mixed by Fox Schwach
Mastered at Bonati Mastering by Josh Bonati
Album photo by Jonno Rattman
Album cover design by Steve Baust
All songs written by Fox Schwach.
All songs arranged by the band.
all rights reserved


Mozarthaus at Domgasse 5 in Vienna’s Aldstadt is the only one of Mozart’s apartments in Vienna that still exists today. Mozarthaus was not the first of Mozart’s residences in Vienna. When he moved into this luxurious apartment on 29 September 1784, he had already been living in Vienna for three years, and had been married to his beloved Constanze for two.
A Prolific Time at Mozarthaus
When Mozart moved to Vienna, he had worked his way up from an unemployed artist to a respected and prosperous pianist, composer and music teacher. His time at Mozarthaus is thought to have been his happiest and most productive part of his Viennese period. He lived here in grand style to 1787 and Mozarthaus was certainly the longest place that he had ever lived at.
It was at Mozarthaus that Mozart composed eight important piano concerti, chamber music works, a horn concerto, the “Masonic Music”, the Goethe song “Das Veilchen”, the cantata “Davide penitente”, the comedy “The Impresario” and the famous opera “The Marriage of Figaro”. On top of this, Mozart also gave numerous concerts, threw wild parties and hosted illustrious colleagues.
Mozart’s Vistors at Mozarthaus
Some of the famous visitors and friends who visited Mozart at this building included:
- His friend and mentor Joseph Haydn
- Johann Nepomuk Hummel who lived in the apartment for several months, as Mozart’s pupil, an experience which was to have a lasting impact on his career as a musician and composer.
- The 17-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven travelled from Bonn to take lessons from his great role model. Unforutunately before this could happen Beethoven’s mother fell ill and he had to hurry back home.
Mozarthaus is not far from St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna’s Aldstadt. Visitors to Mozarthaus can learn all about this much-loved composer during the time when he lived in this building, his most important works and get to know the family, friends and foes who surrounded him in late-Baroque Vienna. His life and works are presented on four levels of exhibition space and on the first floor you will be able to visit the actual apartment where he lived.
Mozarthaus is managed by Wien Museum and there is a range of special exhibitions, educational programmes and museum tours and events that visitors can enjoy here.
Opening Times: Daily 10 am – 7 pm
A-1010 Vienna, Domgasse 5, 1st district
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Music at Stewart Headlam and Hague Schools Federation
The National Curriculum for music aims to ensure that all pupils:
• Perform, listen to, review and evaluate music
• Be taught to sing, create and compose music
• Understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated.
At Stewart Headlam and Hague Schools Federation, our music curriculum intends to inspire creativity, self-expression and encourages our children on their musical journeys as well as giving them opportunities to connect with others. We hope to foster a continuous love of music by exposing children to diverse musical experiences and igniting a passion for music. By listening and responding to different musical styles, finding their voices as singers and performers and as composers, all will enable them to become confident, reflective musicians.
‘Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity’ (The National Curriculum)
The aims of our Music curriculum are to develop pupils who:
Can sing and use their voices individually and in a group
Create and compose music on their own and with others
Use technology appropriately when composing
Have opportunities to learn a musical instrument
Understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated
Listen to, review and evaluate the work of great composers and musicians from a
range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions
Enjoy and have an appreciation of a range of different musical styles e.g. Classical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock etc.
Use and understand musical language and include musical features in their own work
Make judgements about the quality of music
Have opportunities to play a wide variety of instruments
Have different opportunities to take part in performances
The music curriculum ensures students sing, listen, play, perform and evaluate. This is embedded in classroom activities as well as weekly singing assemblies and various concerts and performances including class assemblies, the nativity and year 6 end of year performances. During whole school or phase assemblies, music is carefully chosen to represent different styles and composers to ensure children are introduced to a variety of music genres and styles.
At SHH we use Music Express as our scheme of work for music. This allows us to teach musical elements in classroom lessons so that children are able to use the language of music to discuss it, and understand how it is made, played, appreciated and analysed.
As part of the scheme, children also learn how to compose focussing on different dimensions of music, which in turn feeds their understanding when listening, playing, or analysing music. Composing or performing using body percussion, vocal sounds and technology is also part of the curriculum, which develops the understanding of musical elements without the added complexity of an instrument.
Whilst in school, children have opportunities to forge their own musical journey, which allows them to discover areas of strength, as well as areas they might like to improve upon. The integral nature of music and the learner creates an enormously rich palette from which a child may access fundamental abilities such as: achievement, self-confidence, interaction with and awareness of others, and self-reflection. As Oracy is a key part of our curriculum, we believe that singing supports children in finding their voice, in projecting and building confidence and resilience.
Music will also develop an understanding of culture and history, both in relation to students individually, as well as ethnicities from across the world. Children are able to enjoy music, in as many ways as they choose - either as listener, creator or performer. They can discuss music and comprehend its parts. They can sing, feel a pulse, add rhythms and create melodies in a group and they can further develop these skills in the future and continue to enjoy and embrace music in their lives.
To find out more, please visit our progression of music document here.


About this site
This site is a small archive of house music – predominantly from the mid to late 1990’s. It was originally set up as an occasional ad-hoc internet house music radio station that enabled us to play some great music to some good friends.
We’re rarely live on air these days – Back then, it was just an opportunity for us to stream a few house music mixes here and there when the mood took us.
In the archive section, there are a few of our converted cassette tapes from London pirate radio stations such as Girls FM, Pleasure FM, Risk FM, Friction FM, Passion FM, Soundz FM etc. broadcasting on various frequencies throughout the mid to late 1990s and beyond.


Introducing the First Ever Digital Release...
The Tropical Sweets® Classical Music Video Adventure features award-winning Nature imagery, natural sounds, and painstakingly selected rare classical music recordings. The 25th Anniversary Digital Debut Collector's Edition is now available on DVD from Amazon.com, or as a digital download from iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon Video.
10% of all proceeds from your purchase will support scholarships for talented young artists!
Featured Music Menu Selections:
1. Delius: Daybreak from Florida Suite
2. Saint-Saens: The Swan from The Carnival of the Animals
3. Mendelssohn: Calm Sea from Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture
4. Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee from Tsar Sultan
5. Respighi: The Dove from The Birds
6. Saint-Saens: Aquarium from The Carnival of the Animals
7. Delius: Sunset from Florida Suite
8. Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata (Adagio sostenuto)


Make lyric videos to your favorite songs and share them online!
Songbird is a new type of app designed just for making lyric videos. Make colorful, dynamic videos with animated text just by tapping along with the lyrics to your favorite songs. From there you can edit fonts, colors, effects, and timing. Add backgrounds that change along with the music using solid colors, beautiful presets, or your own photos. When you're done, export your videos to share them. Songbird works with the songs in your Apple Music library.


Plush Party Band is a high energy, dynamic, upscale band known for show-stopping performances and packed dance floors. Whether for weddings, galas, corporate events or private parties, we tailor our performances for each audience. All ages are entertained with everyone’s favorite songs, from boy bands to modern top 40, jazz classics to country, Motown, 80s rock ballads, 90s hip hop, and more.
Plush is a Certified Original Lineup band; we always perform with the same core band members, so you know exactly what to expect. The people you see in our videos and at live showcases are the ones who will perform for you! Our videos below were all recorded live at an event, guaranteeing an authentic sound/visual.
We have multiple band sizes, packages and configurations available, and we can handle all your music needs from start to finish. No matter which options you choose, we’ll make sure you and your guests never forget your celebration!
Do you have questions about booking Plush for your event? See our FAQ page or contact us.


Less than two weeks ago Maren Morris dropped a new album and if you haven't listened to it yet, what are you even doing? You don't have to be a country music fan to love this woman. Her music sings so much louder than her genre with messages anyone can enjoy.
The album is called GIRL and includes a song of the same name that is my absolute favorite. It is perfect for any girl who feels like she's been in her own head and not feeling the best about herself. Though it is more about insecurities and comparing yourself to others, for me it came when I was going through a really bad experience in my love life and I felt like I wasn't acting like me and I was feeling sorry for myself. This song made me sing for the first time in weeks. It helped me feel my worth again. If you are down and need an anthem to get you back up, the title track "GIRL" is the song for you.
On top of that there are some really amazing love songs. Some heavier, about going through a rough patch, and some about more casual relationships. My other favorite song on the album is called "The Bones" and uses a house as a metaphor for a relationship. She emphasizes that "the house don't fall if the bones are good." I needed that these past few weeks. I felt like if I didn't have Maren Morris I wouldn't have felt ok at all. All of her music is really phenomenal so if you haven't heard of her you should check her out. You can start with her new album but don't ignore her older stuff because it BUMPS. If you are looking for a song to start with try "My Church." It is about the music on the radio being her church and I FELT THAT. It's one of those jams you just have to belt in the car with the windows down.
Did I mention GIRL had the most streams in a week by a female country artist ever?? The facts don't lie. This is a great album and you all need to listen to it now!
Have you guys heard it yet? Tell me what you thought in the comments!


Nomads is an evening-length dance performance that explores the human-made forces that shape our habits, interactions, and patterns of movement—and the new possibilities that emerge in their absence. How does the constructed environment impact our understanding of one another, and of ourselves? Who do we become outside of our cities and highways?
Imagining an alternate mode of being human, Nomads is inspired by the desire to engage the moment of composition as it unfolds. Ensemble members forge the raw materials of self, space, and imagination in real time, offering the audience a transparent view of the characters' essential humanity and elemental intelligence.
Accompanied by a soundscape from local musicians Serge Gubelman and Erin Jorgensen, as well as Virginia-based sound artists Stephen Vitiello and Molly Berg (courtesy of 12k), Nomads invites the audience on a journey to discover who we are on untamed ground.
Jonathan Lilly is a martial artist-turned-dancer based in Seattle. After training in aikido for more than twenty years, he was introduced to dance, and realized that the movement skills he had been developing in the martial arts could be applied instead for artistic creation. In the past four years he has trained with many different teachers of improvisational dance, with a particular focus on a physically-based dance form called contact improvisation. Jonathan sees the practice of improvisational dance as a way to hone one’s ability to respond physically and emotionally in any situation. In his day job, he is a researcher studying ocean physics, in which he holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University and a PhD from the University of Washington.
Kori Martodam was born in 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up among a family of scientists. She began her studies of performance and dance at Denison University, and graduated in 2003 with a BFA in Theater and a minor in Contemporary Dance. Over the last 15 years Kori has studied theater, contemporary dance, architecture, yoga, anatomy, physiology, design, composition, and poetry. She enjoys skiing, backpacking, running, and other good reasons to get outdoors. She finds performance and improvisation particularly suitable media for the creative integration of inputs coming from these various sources. Working with Jonathan and the ensemble of Nomads marks the beginning of a creative practice Kori has long hoped to realize.
Spring Cheng is passionate about improvisation with elements such as movement, music, theatre, voice and the alchemy of those. For three decades, she has been cultivating her life force, called Qi in her native Chinese culture, through movement traditions such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Currently Spring is pursuing channeling this life energy into creative expression in a way that resonates with the field of the audience and the larger collective. She has been performing and producing shows at Velocity Dance Center and Taoist Studies Institute. More at springcheng.com.
Corina Iona Dalzell migrated to Seattle in the fall of 2013. Since then she has performed in the work of Shannon Stewart, Sarah Kathryn Olds, Kimberly Holloway, Hannah Simmons, Noelle Chun, and Pe|MO, Alyza Delpan Monley, and The Three Yells. Corina serves the Seattle inclusive arts community as a movement arts facilitator specializing in workshops for individuals with disabilities. Originally from the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, Corina holds a BA in dance and collaborative studies from Bennington College. More at www.corinadalzell.com.
Molly Levy grew up in Berkeley, California where she trained at Berkeley City Ballet and Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts. She continued her education in New York at Ailey/Fordham, pursuing dance and education and graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in Dance in May 2016. Molly has also trained at LINES Ballet, Robert Moses Kin, Bates Dance Festival, and Northwest Dance Project’s LAUNCH. She recently returned to the West Coast and lives between Boise and Seattle dancing, with LED, Verlaine and McCann, and others. More at mollylevy.com.


A Brief Introduction
Edwige, (pronounced as Edueezh) , one of the most original and inspired artists currently on the acoustic circuit has just released her fourth album “The Fourth Angel”.
A singer/songwriter, she is very highly spoken of not only for the quality of her songs but also for the uniqueness and beauty of her voice; whether soaring in the higher octaves, or gently flowing in the lower ranges , Edwige cannot fail to give goose bumps.
Inimitable, incomparable and exhilarating, she will lift your spirits.
The new album The Fourth Angel is out NOW
Find out more about this groundbreaking album in the discography section of this website, including audio samples and lyrics.
The latest album by the critically acclaimed artist, Edwige is available now.
This is the fourth album from the endless talents of Edwige. She will be performing various gigs to promote the release. Check the tour dates here.


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So on Wednesday July 27th, my mom and I went to see Billy Elliot The Musical, the hit musical from the West End, visiting Ireland for the first time. In short, it was incredible, and I would totally recommend you go to see it. Here's everything you need to know.
Where? The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin.
When? 26th July 2016 - 3rd September 2016
How Much? €45 - €68.50
What's It About? The musical doesn't stray too far from the movie, with an amazing score by Elton John. It is essentially about a young boy, brought up during the mining strike in 1984/1985 in the north of England, who goes against the grain to achieve his dreams of becoming a ballet dancer.
My Favourite Scenes? Without a doubt, the scene mentioned above with Michael and Billy singing 'Expressing Yourself' which blew the whole audience away, and the scene where Billy, and his older self (portrayed by Luke Cinque-White) did a duet. This one in particular totally captivated me, with the technique and choreography being of such a high standard. All I wanted to do was get up and dance with them!
Would I Recommend It? 100%. Please go see it while it's here!
I hope you enjoyed this review, I'll be going to see Once The Musical on Monday, so if you'd like to see a review of that do let me know.


John Stulz plays viola with Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris, France and is the founding co-artistic director of VIVO Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio. John has performed with such organizations as the Marlboro Music Festival, Klangforum Wien (Austria), Ensemble Modern (Germany), Omnibus Ensemble (Uzbekistan), Talea Ensemble and What’s Next? Ensemble in Los Angeles which he founded and ran for seven years with the conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni.
As a teacher, John works regularly with students at the Écoles d’Art Américaines de Fontainebleau, the Lucerne Festival Academy and Alumni, IRCAM's ManiFeste Academy, the Conservatoire Nationale Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, and the Decoda Skidmore Chamber Music Institute. Prior to joining Ensemble Intercontemporain in 2015, John was a fellow of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble ACJW and holds degrees from the University of Southern California and the New England Conservatory.
John’s teachers include Donald McInnes, Kim Kashkashian, Roland and Almita Vamos, and Garth Knox.


South Africa has richly diverse music genres, which range from rock to house, kwaito to mbaqanga, pop to hip hop and jazz to fusion. Our compilation of the 10 most popular South African songs in 2013 is a way of celebrating this diversity and of congratulating the local artists who shared their craft with us all year. The songs on this list became anthems at events and in clubs and were played on every local radio station.
Let’s have a look:
Jika by Mi Casa
This groovy and energetic track is from Micasa’s latest album, Su Casa, which launched in August. You were gauranteed to find this song on almost every local DJ’s playlist.
One Million Views by Goldfish featuring John Mani
This is from Goldfish’s latest album, Three Second Memory, which launched in October.
Ifunaya by Zakes Bantwini featuring J Martins
This song, Ifunaya, was made in collaboration with Nigerian singer-songwriter J Martins.
Die Volkslied by Die Heuwels Fantasties
Die Volkslied means ‘the national anthem’ and comes off their latest album, Alles Wat Mal Is meaning ‘everything that’s crazy’.
Milli by IFani
Milli is one of IFani’s latest releases and was another favourite on local radio stations and the local hip-hop scene.
Happiness by Mafikizolo featuring May D
Happiness is a track from Mafikizolo’s comeback album Reunited.
Spin My World Around by DJ Kent featuring The Arrows
Spin my world around took South Africa by storm and you could not go anywhere without hearing it.
P.A.R.T.Y by Jack Parrow featuring Margot Rothman
This energetic and fun mix of Afrikaans and English track is another banger from Jack Parrow.
Memoriam by Toya Delazy
A great song from the Pop superstar’s Due Drop album.
Desperado by Pascal & Pearce featuring Locnville
This great summer song had people on their feet the whole day.
Now, head over to the bidorbuy music section and order for some of – or all of the titles above. You won’t regret it, for the best sounds of 2013 are sure to entice you in 2014 and beyond.
What were your favourite home-grown tunes in 2013? Let us know on the bidorbuy Twitter page, with the hashtag #Top102013.


Johan Botha (1965–2016)
Johan Botha as Siegmund at the Bayreuth Festival. Photo: Bayreuther Festspiele
Johan Botha (19 August 1965 – 8 September 2016) has performed at leading opera venues around the world, such as the Bayreuth Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, Royal Opera House (London), La Scala and the Salzburg Festival. He died of cancer on 8 September 2016 at the age of 51.


First Baptist Church, Manassas, VA is seeking a Dynamic and Creative Minister of Music & Arts. Candidate must be a Christian and demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing a music and arts ministry that brings glory to God. Willing to encourage diverse musical expressions to match the diversity of the congregation from traditional to contemporary. Responsible for the overall accountability for the ministry.
Must be musically trained with proven record of leadership experience working with choirs, ensembles, praise teams, directing people, and conducting musical productions. Degree in music and/or licensed minister preferred. Email all inquiries, resumes, and applications to FirstBaptist.HR@gmail.com . For the detailed Minister of Music Job Description, click here. For a job application, click here.


FST Music is a musical instrument distributor based in Melbourne, Australia. We have been in business for over 15 years and are committed to offering our customers great quality instruments at affordable prices.
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Classes focus on listening skills, balance, rhythm, coordination, and motor skills. Classes are designed to introduce basic steps, creative movement, and dance vocabulary. Ages 2-5.
Beginner Tap /Intermediate Tap/Advanced Tap
Classes focus on progressive and technical tap development. Emphasis is placed on proper body placement, positioning, and various rhythm and styles. Ages 5 and up.
Classes teach introductory tumbling skills while focusing on developing strength. Classes are an introduction to flexibility and basic gymnastics incorporating motor skill development. Ages 4-6.
Beginner Acro/Intermediate Acro/Advanced Acro
Classes will have an emphasis on increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and concentration. Classes will focus on fundamental acrobatics, concentrating on each student’s individual level of experience and ability. Ages 6 and up.
Classes include the basics of jazz movement. Coordination skills will improve with learning beginning turns, leaps, and jumps. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions. Ages 5-6.
Beginner Jazz/Intermediate Jazz/Advanced Jazz
Classes will enrich and extend students’ technical skills through center and progression work. Students will continue learning proper dance technique through isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythm and patterns. Ages 6 and up.
Classes introduce a strong foundation in ballet as well as balance, coordination, dance vocabulary, and proper body placement. Ages 4-6.
Classes introduces the fundamental principles of ballet. Students learn age appropriate warm ups and stretches. Center work includes skipping, hopping, jumping, and leaping.
Intermediate Ballet/Advanced Ballet
Classes place emphasis on proper posture, placement and body alignment. Ballet fundamentals and terminology are expanded.
Classes combine basic techniques and skills from ballet, jazz, and modern. Students will explore how lyrical dance emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics to tell a story will fluid or abstract movement. Ages 9 and up.
Intermediate Lyrical/Advanced Lyrical
Classes will combine more advanced skills from ballet, jazz, and modern. Students will continue to build on music interpretation. Movement will become more complex and intricate.
Classes will combine street dance with funk and jazz, similar to what you would see on a televised dance performance. Students will learn the important of isolations and dynamics in movement. Students must also take a jazz class to be eligible for Hip Hop. Ages 9 and up.


Meet At Sundown returns to release their heaviest and dirtiest album yet with their release of the “REBORN” EP!!!
The album is full of energy, passion and aggression. REBORN is the follow up to the 2011 self tilted EP and contains six songs that are brutally heavy yet incredibly southern.
REBORN has already garnered pre-release radio play. The upbeat track “Eternal” was featured on Harrisburg rock station 105.7 the X and “I Left My Heart In Dixie” was played on Dickinson College’s WDCV-FM 88.3. For more info on Meet At Sundown check out their website, and to buy or listen to their music go to their Bandcamp page.


Orkestra Projekt is dedicated to helping people discover the unexpected treasure inherent in classical and contemporary music combined with other artistic disciplines.
What We Do
Orkestra Projekt creates and presents innovative, eclectic musical events in an informal atmosphere to enhance the Indy music scene. We encourage the engagement of people who are currently interested in, but not experiencing, classical music and people who want more from their classical experiences.
We believe that music was meant to be heard and alive. Our events focus on the music of composers who are currently living, with other works included to create a diverse program. Each event is a unique experience that incorporate music with other artistic elements, such as dramatic lighting, projections, recorded elements, actors, and dancers.
Orkestra Projekt was founded in 2003 to bring diverse new music to the Indianapolis area. Our events have been recognized by both audiences and critics as being unique and ever changing. Artistic Director José Valencia has directed the artistic vision of Orkestra Projekt since its inception.
Events that go beyond the expected. Collaborating with other arts organizations to create unique experiences.
Environments that provide opportunities to be up close and personal with the music and for musicians and audiences to interact.
Dramatic lighting, projections, and unique musical selections combine to create an event sure to engage your senses.


By Faith Parker
Recently, country music singer Toby Keith has cut a song that will soon become the anthem for college students worldwide. Keith has released the song “Red Solo Cup” as the second single off of his new album titled Clancy’s Tavern which was released on Tuesday, October 25th. His first single from this new album, “Made in America” has already become a No.1 hit.
As soon as the music video for “Red Solo Cup” was released on you tube it went viral. It was released on October 10th and within a week it had well over a half a million hits. People love how ridiculous this song is. On a radio interview with XM’s “The Highway,” Keith admitted that this song was stupid and not meant to be judged for its lyrical content. It is just meant to be a fun anthem for people that party with a red Solo cup in their hand (which is probably just about the entire college population). The song’s chorus states, “Red solo cup, I fill you up, let’s have a party!” Other lyrics are meant to be purely ridiculous and create the image of the crazy things that happen when people start drinking.
The music video itself depicts Keith walking through a college house party and viewers see all of the different uses that college students find for red Solo cups. The video is shot using no fancy editing; it is simply a guy with a video camera following Keith through a house party as he sings. In the first line of the song Keith sings, “Now red Solo cup is the best receptacle for BBQ’s, tailgates, fairs, and festivals.” You then see red cups everywhere, used for stacking, drinking games, and by famous celebrities like Carrot Top. The video is funny and easily relatable for college students.
The song was originally created as a challenge by a friend of the band that said they could write a number one hit about anything. Keith challenged them to prove it by writing a song about a red Solo cup. Within the next few weeks we will be able to see who the winner of this little bet is. If you haven’t heard this song yet, you need to check it out.


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Why Echo Lake Studios?
Echo Lake Studio is a musician's oasis where ideas come to life. It's a place where we pay attention to detail, where we listen to you and where we help you create impressive sounding music that deserves to be heard!
We are a full service studio offering music production, mixing, engineering, live music and drum videos, voiceovers, classes and more. We like to work with artists and bands who are looking for some extra direction with their work (but if you're an artist or band who wants to come in fully ready to record, we can do that too).
Owner Matt Taylor can help you write or refine parts, arrange song structure or add instrumentation (including playing parts you may need) and he can help set you at ease by steering you vocally in terms of performance, lyrics, phrasing or enunciation.
Matt has 30+ years experience in recording and music production in Atlanta, NYC and Seattle and is a lifelong multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who thrives on transforming musical ideas into art. Got a question? Email us today and let's make some music!
Matt Taylor - Owner
A musician since he was a wee lad, Matt spent his time in studios and bands of every variety in FL, GA, NYC and now in Seattle where he's been since 2007. He also ran local businesses Band It and the Urban Music Farm where he brought together hundreds of local musicians to play in short term cover bands for many years. You can often find him singing or playing drums, guitar, and bass in bands or studios around town. His favorite thing though is drawing on his years as a songwriter, bandleader and arranger to help produce and mix some of the best bands in Seattle. Matt is in league with the muse and he likes it that way.


At Music For Productions we make it easy for our customers to find the perfect song to fit their production with our easy to use music library. There are a number of ways to search and find genres, artists and themes in our music library, that are right for any broadcast, film or television project:
The “Best of Library”
Music For Productions saves producers the time and hassle of searching for the perfect track with a list that contains only the “best of” a variety of categories including:
These “best of” lists are one of the fastest and easiest ways to find production quality tracks quickly and easily for your next project.
Clients can browse the song catalogue for high quality tracks from a variety of genres. This includes indie artists, newly released songs and a wide variety of labels and composers. There are thousands of songs to choose from that can fit any project from the background music in a suspense scene to pop music for a commercial.
If your production has something specific in mind and requires a completely unique score, Music For Productions has a team of experienced composers that create original scoring for broadcast and film. The composers are matched with the client based on the genre of music that is required, and composers work with customers until their tracks are perfect for their project’s requirements.
Music For Productions makes it easy for producers to find the perfect track for their project through our highly organized music library. Browse the collection of broadcast quality tracks today.
Toronto, Canada, August 21, 2013 — Music for Productions has just announced that they have added new production music for film and TV. The service offers tracks and original scores for broadcasting, film and television that maintain the quality and standards that are necessary for professional audio tracks. Music for Productions works with new and popular composers to bring the best stock music quality to their clients, and releases new production music for film and TV on a regular basis, to keep productions fresh and to offer the widest variety of production music on the market.
Some of Music for Production’s newest tracks includes “Take My Hand Again,” which is a charming song with a child-like sweetness. This track features a delicately rich female vocal and unobtrusive beats. Instrumentation includes body beats, upright piano, ukulele and a light string section. Another new track is, “Day Dreamer.” This is a steadily building track with delayed guitar and piano lines.
Music for Productions was founded in April 2005, and is Canada’s first on-line full-service supplier of music that delivers production quality tracks. The company offers four types of services: production music libraries, a song catalogue, custom scoring and music supervision services. The Music for Productions website is designed with usability and convenience in mind. Tracks are available 24/7 and producers, editors and music supervisors can source and license music from the comfort of their offices and studios.
Music for Productions encourages questions and comments about their production music for film and TV. The company can be contacted directly.
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MFP’s stock music has a number of advantages when it comes to music for film and TV productions. The music that is in a film or television project has to be clear, high quality and easy to work with. When our stock music is purchased for the purpose of TV and film projects, everyone from the editors that are working on the tracks, to the audience hearing the music, will benefit from our high quality stock music track.
Why Use MFP Stock Music for Film and TV?
- Our Stock tracks are written and recorded with broadcasting in mind. They are high quality and sound crisp and clear.
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- Minimal work is required by the customer to obtain licensing. Stock tracks save time and hassle for producers and managers.
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Our online stock music libraries are ideal because the collection can be grown, changed and organized in exactly the right way for your production. These tracks can be shared with others on the project so that colleagues can offer their opinion or approve the tracks that have been selected. Our stock music has made it easier for film and TV productions to be produced and they are a more affordable option when compared to other high quality music alternatives out there.
More producers are using our stock tracks because they are so easy to obtain and work with. Anyone that hasn’t had the chance to hear a sample should consider trying our stock music to instantaneously hear the quality and to receive the benefits of this convenient and affordable way to production quality music.


Dance and Fitness Instructor
My name is Siaron Moore and I am a dance teacher with over 25 years’ experience teaching children of all ages and adults. I started out with my own dancing school (The Sevenoaks School of Dance) teaching ballet, modern, tap and jazz. After the birth of my son Archie I sold the school to one of my teachers who continues to run the school today. I began teaching street dance classes in Primary Schools in 2010 and continue to do so to all ages at St John’s Primary School, Sevenoaks. I am also a Zumba and Fitsteps instructor, with classes in Sevenoaks and Brasted.
My greatest love is to teach and I have found my perfect occupation, teaching dance and fitness to both children and adults. In my spare time I like to spin (yes more exercise!), walk the dog, play the saxophone, learn Spanish, read and watch TV.