LONDON (AP) — Alice Herz-Sommer, believed to be the oldest Holocaust survivor, died at age 110 on Sunday, a family member said. The accomplished pianist’s death came just a week before her extraordinary story of surviving two years in a Nazi prison camp through devotion to music and her son is up for an Oscar. Herz-Sommer died in a hospital after being admitted Friday with health problems, daughter-in-law Genevieve Sommer […]
Some free sheet music from our featured Irish composers! Nocturne No.5 – John Field The Minstrel Boy – Thomas Moore I dreamt I dwelt in Marble halls from The Bohemian Girl – Michael William Balfe The Last Rose of Summer – Thomas Moore
IRISH MUSIC Music is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day—and Irish culture in general. From ancient days of the Celts, music has always been an important part of Irish life. The Celts had an oral culture, where religion, legend and history were passed from one generation to the next by way of stories and songs. After being conquered by the English, and forbidden to speak their own language, the […]
First Piano Lessons : Getting Started When do you know if your child is ready to start learning the piano? How can I tell if they are going to like it? My child is only 5 – is it too early to start lessons – might it be a waste of money? These are all frequent questions asked by parents who are interested in starting their child […]
John Wilkinson, guitarist and singer from Springfield, Missouri, played in Elvis Presley’s Taking Care of Business Band (TCB). He showed signs from childhood that he not only had a passion for music, he knew he was good. Wilkinson was born on July 3, 1945, in Washington, D.C. A year later, his parents, Richard and Virginia Wilkinson, moved to Springfield. He picked up the guitar at age 5 and banjo at […]
Here is a video of clips of music from composers of the Romantic Period. Do you agree with the selections that they are some of the best?
Some of the most popular works of our featured Romantic Era composers! Enjoy! Swan Lake Op. 20 – Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Petit Chien – Frederic Chopin Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 – Franz Liszt (a fun duet!) I Love Thee (Ich Liebe Dich) – Edvard Grieg Songs Without Words – Felix Mendelssohn
The Romantic Period composers brought great changes to classical music. The Romantic period in the arts started in literature in the late 18th century as a reaction against the strict and formal approach of the Classical period. Romanticism brought a greater emphasis on the emotions and instincts of the artist as opposed to the intellect. Composers were looking for greater freedom of form and expression. The era of Romanticism is […]
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Susan Paradis has a great website of teaching tools and learning ideas. Click the link below to get some ideas on fun Valentine’s Day activities for your students or your kids! http://www.susanparadis.com/category/valentines-day/ Do you know all the parts of a piano? This word search will help!
