Carol of the Day
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' became a phenomenal hit during the late 1940s and remains a favorite to this day. The song sold millions of copies, inspired recordings in various languages and resulted in a variety of merchandise based on the loveable reindeer.
Composer of the Day
Ferruccio Busoni was an Italian/German composer and concert pianist of the 20th century. Aside from his operas and compositions for the piano, Busoni edited the works of other composers including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. His last opera, "Doktor Faust," was left unfinished but was later completed by one of his students.
Today in Music History
On this day in 1921, composer Camille Saint-Saëns died in Algeria. Saint-Saëns wrote symphonies, piano and violin concertos, suites, opera and tone poem, among others. One of his famous works is "The Swan," a soothing piece from his ensemble suite "Carnival of the Animals."
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
Personalized Music Gifts - If you're still at a loss on what to give your loved one this holiday season, here's an idea; personalized music gifts. Personalized gifts are greatly appreciated because the recipient knows you put the extra effort to make it yourself. Here are some suggestions on gifts for music buffs with a personal touch.
Inside the Music Education Blogosphere
Dr. Pisano of Mustech.Net has just posted the “Almost” Official List of 100 Music Education Bloggers. This is certainly a monumental day for bloggers in the field of music, education and technology. Kudos to Dr. Pisano for his dedication in bringing this campaign to fruition. Hats off to all the bloggers who tirelessly and selflessly share their expertise through their blogs. Hop on over to Dr. Pisano's blog for the "almost" unofficial list.
