"White Christmas" remains one of the most popular and best-selling Christmas songs ever written. Many versions of this song has since been recorded, but Crosby's rendition remains a favorite.
Composer of the Day
Luciano Berio was an Italian composer, conductor, theorist and educator known for his innovative style. He is also instrumental in the growth of electronic music. Berio wrote instrumental and vocal pieces, operas, orchestral works and other compositions using traditional and modern techniques. His major works include "Epifanie," "Sinfonia" and the "Sequenza series." "Sequenza III" was written by Berio for his wife, the actress/singer Cathy Berberian.
Today in Music History
On this day in 1943, jazz icon Fats Waller died of pneumonia on board the Santa Fe Chief train during a stop over at Union Station in Kansas City. Waller was one of those rare gems who was more than a musician; he was a total entertainer. His unique style of playing combined with his wit and humor made him a pleasure to watch. He was a jazz organist, pianist, singer, composer, conductor and bandleader of small bands during the 1930s.
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
Gifts For Young Music Learners - Aside from toys, method books and movie musicals are also excellent gift options if you have a youngster who is musically inclined. Here are several suggested books and movie titles that will further pique the interest of your young one.
Inside the Music Education Blogosphere
Sarah Luebke of the Music Teachers Blog offers some helpful tips and advice to students and educators who are thinking of going back to school or pursuing a higher degree.
