Vertical Spotlight: Wurlitzer Model 2860 Walnut Console

If you’re looking for a classy console piano, look no further. Wurlitzer has outdone itself with this one! The dark walnut contrasts beautifully with the brass coins decorating the music rack. It’s a conservative beauty, from the straight legs to the window-style design above the pedals, it catches the eye without sacrificing practicality. The lid is hinged on the left, so it can be propped open to let the strings […]

 

Grand Spotlight: Steinway Satin Ebony Long A

The Steinway Long A offers an excellent balance of size and sound, large enough for the rich, deep tone to resonate throughout a room, without taking up more than its fair share of space. This 1919 vintage steinway is freshly restored and ready for a second life of fantastic music, and the new nickel accents give it a modern flair that’s sure to make it pop in any home, church […]

 

 
 
 

Amy Beach, Five improvisations for piano Op. 148

 

Composer's Corner: Amy Marcy Beach

Amy Marcy Cheney was born in Henniker, New Hampshire on September 5, 1867. A child prodigy, she began composing music at age four and performing publicly at age seven. At the age of thirteen, she wrote “The Rainy Day” following a visit with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poem’s author. It was her first published song. The home-tutored pianist first entered Boston’s musical community at the age of eight. Because her […]

 

September Sheet Music

In honor of this month’s composer, Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, we have compiled a list of her piano solos. We hope you enjoy! The Old Chapel By Moonlight, Op. 106 A Hermit Thrush at Morn, Op. 92, No. 2 Exiles, Op. 64, No. 3 With Dog-Teams, Op. 64, No. 4 Menuetto  

 

 
 
 

Amy Beach: Serenade (Lisa Yui) - (Transcription of R. Strauss's Ständchen)

 

 
 
 

Leonard Bernstein: Teachers and Teaching

The video looks long at first glance, but once you start watching you can’t stop! Leonard Bernstein is an incredible inspiration to musicians, teachers, and conductors, and “modern” media gives us the opportunity to learn directly from a master!

 

Composer's Corner: Leonard Bernstein

As composer, conductor, and educator, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) emerged as one of a handful of figures in the twentieth century who truly changed the face of music. As a composer, Bernstein left a far-reaching legacy that includes three symphonies, a film score of singular distinction, (On the Waterfront), and an important body of stage works, including one of the cornerstones of American musical theater, West Side Story (1957). The first American-born conductor […]

 

Grand Spotlight: Yamaha G2 French Provincial Walnut Grand

Take a step back and look at this gorgeous instrument! This Yamaha G2 is a fantastic piano in its own right, but what really sets this one apart is the French Provincial style. Note the curved legs and matching bench with a cushioned seat! This piano was meant to grace the home of someone who appreciates sound and style! At 5’7″, this piano will fit into most living areas while […]

 

Vertical Spotlight: Mason & Hamlin 50" Professional Upright

Check out our special deal on this Mason & Hamlin professional upright! Built in 2002, this performance-grade piano has seen minimal wear. Its powerful tone is exactly what you look for in a professional upright, and this piano will not disappoint. Complete with an adjustable artist bench, this piano is ideal for a church, school, piano teacher, or any other serious pianist. Here’s your chance to own one of the […]