The Conductor
Tuesday July 31, 2007
It's more than just waving a baton with a flourish. A conductor's job may look easy, but in reality it's one of the most-demanding and highly competitive fields in music. ... Read More
Composers and Conductors
Monday July 30, 2007
Composers play many different roles, they can be performers, songwriters, educators or conductors. Here are several celebrated composers of the past who were also respected conductors. Learn more about their ... Read More
The Composer
Sunday July 29, 2007
Johannes Brahms said "Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind." This holds true especially for those who composes, because in order to write music you ... Read More
Salary Calculators
Saturday July 28, 2007
Do you want to know which state offers competitive salaries for music educators? Are you thinking of pursuing a music education degree? Here are several handy calculators to help you ... Read More
The Music Educator
Friday July 27, 2007
Are you thinking of becoming a music educator? This concise guide enumerates your options and offer suggestions on how to prepare for it. Hopefully this will help you map out ... Read More
The Choir Director
Thursday July 26, 2007
A choir director is more than a leader, he is also a motivator, a teacher, a conductor and a mediator. Learn more about what it takes to be a good ... Read More
"America's Got Talent" Updates
Wednesday July 25, 2007
The remaining 10 finalists showcased their craft on the second installment of America's Got Talent semi-final round. Among the musical talents who performed are Southern Girl, Cas Haley, The Faultline, ... Read More
The Music Arranger
Tuesday July 24, 2007
Without proper arranging a piece of music could end up weak and muddled. Learn more about music arrangers, their role, the qualities that make a good arranger and certain equipment ... Read More
The Accompanist
Monday July 23, 2007
One career path in music to take is that of being an accompanist. Although accompanists play a supporting role, there is no doubt that they make a singer's performance more ... Read More
Careers in Music
Sunday July 22, 2007
Music Education is a very broad subject, it goes beyond just learning how to play an instrument. Hence, those who are thinking of pursuing a career in music have vast ... Read More
Music Education Grants For Teachers and Schools
Saturday July 21, 2007
Are you a music teacher who likes to share the lesson plans you use in you classroom? Is your school in need of funding to buy new music instruments for ... Read More
Music Education Grants for Music Students
Friday July 20, 2007
One of the main problem most music students face is the lack of money to support their music education. Pursuing a music career can be financially draining, what with the ... Read More
Composer/Musician Nickname Quiz
Thursday July 19, 2007
Fellow musicians, music critics and appreciative listeners are fond of giving composers nicknames. These affectionate nicknames or titles summarizes a composer's particular forte and important contributions to music. See if ... Read More
The Musical Talents On "America's Got Talent"
Wednesday July 18, 2007
Last year, viewers of NBC's "America's Got Talent" picked Bianca Ryan as the winner. This year, who will it be? Here are several contestants who showcased their musical talents and ... Read More
They Called Her "Sassy"
Tuesday July 17, 2007
Nicknamed "Sassy" and "The Divine One", she was one of the greatest jazz vocalists in history whose career spanned almost 50 years. Her wide vocal range and her willingness to ... Read More
Profile: "Lady Day"
Monday July 16, 2007
One of the greatest blues singers in history known for her emotional songs and soulful voice, Eleanora Fagan, famously known as Billie Holiday, lives on from the many recordings ... Read More
"The First Lady of Song"
Sunday July 15, 2007
With her powerful voice, wide vocal range and incredible scat-singing, it is no wonder she earned the title "The First Lady of Song". She worked with other jazz legends such ... Read More
Composer Spotlight: John Williams
Saturday July 14, 2007
I'm very excited to watch "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" this weekend so I thought of highlighting a composer closely tied to the Harry Potter movies. He ... Read More
The “Empress of the Blues"
Friday July 13, 2007
Hers was one of the most powerful and expressive voices in jazz. Listen to her many songs and I'm sure you'll feel the emotion behind her singing, which is why ... Read More
Profile: Pauline Viardot
Thursday July 12, 2007
Pauline Viardot was one of the most celebrated operatic singers in the late 1800's who later on focused her talents on composing and teaching. She can sing in both soprano ... Read More
The Voice of Peggy Lee
Wednesday July 11, 2007
Sometimes when I listen to a new song on the radio I find it difficult to identify the singer. Perhaps this is because some artists of today, although quite good, ... Read More
The "Mother of the Blues"
Tuesday July 10, 2007
Her real name was Gertrude Pridgett, known as the first great blues singer. She made over 100 recordings under the Paramount label, was a captivating performer and an astute businesswoman ... Read More
Picture Gallery: Famous Sopranos
Monday July 9, 2007
Although many people can sing quite beautifully, there are only a few who can sing soprano. Generally, the word 'soprano" refers to the female singing voice but it also applies ... Read More
The Soprano Voice
Sunday July 8, 2007
Each of us has a specific vocal range, some may be capable of hitting very high notes, while others are more comfortable singing low. The soprano voice is the highest ... Read More
Types of Operas
Saturday July 7, 2007
It takes a lot of time, people and effort before an opera finally makes its premiere. Writers, librettists, composers, costume and stage designers, conductors, singers, dancers, musicians, producers and directors ... Read More
Farewell Beverly Sills
Friday July 6, 2007
This week we lost another great artist and operatic singer - Beverly Sills. Beverly surely left her mark not only in history but also in the hearts of the many ... Read More
Buddy Bolden
Thursday July 5, 2007
Buddy Bolden left no known recordings of his music, but he certainly left an inlfuentiial mark on cornetists and jazz musicians that followed. There is very little information on the ... Read More
Dizzy Gillespie
Wednesday July 4, 2007
Dizzy Gillespie was a jazz trumpeter known for his trademark puffed cheeks while playing the trumpet. He earned the nickname "Dizzy" due to his amusing antics onstage but his music ... Read More
Celebrating the 4th of July
Tuesday July 3, 2007
In the United States, the fourth of July marks a very important and historical celebration - Independence Day. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final draft ... Read More
Profile: "The Duke" Ellington
Monday July 2, 2007
One of the leading jazz figures during his time, Duke Ellington was a composer, bandleader and jazz pianist who was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation in 1999. Read ... Read More
Profile: Charlie "Bird" Parker
Sunday July 1, 2007
The saxophone is a popular mainstay in jazz bands and through the years many talented saxophone players have contributed greatly to jazz. Charlie Parker influenced the development of "bop" in ... Read More