Category Archives: music

Ave Verum Corpus

A string quartet arrangement of Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus is now available. In the key of D, this intermediate arrangement  keeps the melody in the first violin part, with the other voices being an integral part of the work. The … Continue reading

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Regional Orchestra

Look for Kate representing Blackhawk High School at Regional Orchestra on February 28 at Trinity High School in Washington, Pa.  Congratulations Kate!

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Mystery Composers

Mystery Composers for 2014 Listen to the musical samples at the following links. Submit your answers on paper at your lesson or by email. Composer and name of the work is required for 25 points. Mystery Composer 1 Mystery Composer … Continue reading

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How to Play Joy to the World

I have made a series of video lectures detailing how to play Joy to the World on the violin. The version of Joy to the World being used in this series is part of the Open String Christmas collection for … Continue reading

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Important rehearsal dates

Duet rehearsals leading up to the recital will be discussed individually. The larger group rehearsals are as follows. 12 Days of Christmas Saturday, Dec 7 at 9:30 AM – 10:30ish Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Thursday, Dec 5 at 7:30 – 9:00 Monday, … Continue reading

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Music is Easy

The Music is Easy method books have been published on Amazon. Violin is Easy for Kindle Viola is Easy for Kindle Cello is Easy for Kindle Each book will take a complete beginner through the skills that are required to … Continue reading

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Music Camp Early Registration

Just a Reminder! Music Camp Early Registration Discount ends on May 15th. If you have lost your form, download it here. Way Out West Music Camp Form

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Beauty and the Beast

Look for Kate, a stage crew member, during the scene changes of Beauty and the Beast at Blackhawk High School. Friday, March 15, 7:30 Saturday, March 16, 1:30 and 7:30 Sunday, March 17, 2:30

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Me and My Girl

Look for Jenna in the cast of Me and My Girl at Beaver High School. Friday, March 15 Saturday, March 16 Sunday, March 17

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Shortnin’ Bread

What happens when Mama’s baby gets hungry? Shortnin’ Bread with pepperoni pizza, chocolate milk, and other tasty treats. A new duet arrangement of a classic for cello and piano, viola and piano, or violin and piano. The solo part can … Continue reading

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