Category Archives: music

Music Camp

Way Out West Music Camp Information Music Camp will take place at Trinity Church in Beaver, PA from June 10 through June 14th. “Way Out West” is the the theme for the musical selections.

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The Wiz

Look for Christian in the Pit Orchestra for The Wiz at Central Valley High School. Thursday, March 7 Friday, March 8 Saturday, March 9

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Oklahoma

Look for Tessa in the Pit Orchestra for Oklahoma at Western Beaver High School. Friday, February 22 at 7 PM Saturday, February 23 at 7 PM Sunday, February 24 at 2 PM

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Happy Valentine’s Day

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How do I improve my musicianship?

How do I improve my musicianship? The fastest way to improve as a musician is to play with other people. Other musicians force you to listen to how you fit into a bigger picture.  Immediately you become more aware of … Continue reading

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A Day in Pittsburgh – Heinz Hall

Leaving PPG Wintergarden, I made my way over to Heinz Hall. The garden adjacent to the building still had roses blooming. In December, it is very unusual to see such a flash of color. This is the sixth street entrance to … Continue reading

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Share the music

I heard this week that Tessa and Chloe played The Joyous Birth in church the Sunday after the recital. Congratulations Tessa and Chloe Natalia played Jingle Bells for her kindergarten class on Show and Share Day. Congratulations Natalia

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Happy Birthday Beethoven

Ode to Joy Video

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In a Pickle

In a Pickle is an original composition for string quartet or string orchestra with optional piano.  A chromatic  theme will secure the student’s ability to play F sharp and F natural in a musical context. The cello part has some … Continue reading

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How has technology changed music lessons?

Two weeks ago was my birthday, I realized I have been teaching for 25 years. It got me thinking about the changes in equipment since I began teaching. I have taught in the public school system, privately, and in a … Continue reading

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