To help get you into the holiday mood, a Christmas carol, composer profile, music history tidbit, musical toy and latest post from the music education blogosphere will be featured.
Happy Holidays!
Carol of the Day
"Carol of the Bells" is a beautiful tune not only perfect for Christmas, but also to welcome the New Year. The original title of this music was "Schedryk" and it is a traditional Ukranian song. In the 1920s, the song reached the United States. The composer Peter J. Wilhousky made changes to the lyrics, tempo and gave the song a new title. Today, we know this hauntingly beautiful tune as "Carol of the Bells."
Composer of the Day
Thomas Tallis was an English composer known for his mastery of contrapuntal techniques. Although there is little information about his early years, it is known that composer William Byrd became one of his pupils.
Today in Music History
On this day in 1851, Eugenie, one of Robert and Clara Schumann's children, was born.
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
High School Musical 3 Senior Year Got the Moves Dance Mat - Compare Prices - Here's something that will get kids moving to 4 of their favorite High School Musical songs. The mat has pre-programmed routines, built-in lights and music. Kids can play in 3 different levels - Beginner, Star and Superstar. Recommended for children 6 to 12 years old.
Inside the Music Education Blogosphere
Professor Joseph Pisano of MusTech.Net has just released the newest addition to the list of 100 Music Education Bloggers Campaign. There's only 5 more spots left, so if you maintain a blog on music education in particular, or music in general, drop by his blog to add your site.
