Tom & Jerry Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Cartoon
Here’s a little video that kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy.
Fall - A Time For Learning Music
As Fall approaches and our lives begin to march in step with the regularity of school schedules, setting aside some extra time for learning music is a very positive way to add something important to your child’s life. In school, music offers a chance to be part of a group that is working to accomplish something to the best of its ability. It is very much like a sports team […]
Composer's Corner: Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt was born on October 22, 1811, in Raiding, Hungary. His father, a multi-instrumentalist, taught him to play piano. By the time Liszt was 9 years old, he was performing in concert halls. As an adult, he toured extensively throughout Europe. He had an affair and children with Marie díAgoult, and later lived with Princess Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein. By his death, he had written more than 700 compositions. Early […]
Hiromi - Jazz in Marciac 2010 (fragm. 1) Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel)
Check out this fun, jazzy variation of Canon in D!
Preparation for Music as a Career
If a student is seriously considering music for a course of study in college and/or as a career, there are some things to think about. First, the decision to get serious about music must come before Senior year in high school; prospective colleges want to see a resume and portfolio of contests that the student has entered, listings of recitals and concerts the student has participated in, and a listing […]
Composer's Corner: Johann Pachelbel
Education & Influences Born in the city of Nürnberg in 1653, Johann Pachelbel grew up in one of the most culturally active regions of Europe. Pachelbel’s father enrolled him in the St. Lorenz high school, but soon recognized his music potential, so he arranged for his son to receive outside musical training from two leading instructors: Heinrich Schwemmer and organist Georg Caspar Wecker. He attended various non-music related courses at […]
September Sheet Music
We hope you enjoy this month’s sheet music, featuring pieces by composers born during the month of September. Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D Anton Diabelli – Sonatina, Op. 60 Johann Christian Bach – 6 Keyboard Sonatas, Op. 5 (W.A 1-6) Amy Marcy Beach – Eskimos, Op. 64 Darius Milhaud – Piano Sonata No.1, Op. 33 Georg Böhm – Ach, Wie Nichtig, Ach, Wie Flüchtig
Kimball Sonata
For the very best in Kimball pianos, look no further: this Kimball Sonata is the perfect blend of excellence and style. From the decorative cherry cabinet, to the warm, rich tone, every aspect of this instrument has been engineered for perfection. On top of all that, this piano is less than 20 years old, so this is a deal you can appreciate for many years to come! Call us today […]
August Sheet Music
In celebration of Claude Debussy’s 150th birthday, here are links to three of his most famous works, downloadable from the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) for free!! Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune) : “The music of this prelude is a very free illustration of Mallarmé’s beautiful poem. By no means does it claim to be a synthesis of it. Rather there is a […]