Carol of the Day
Also known in Latin as "Adeste Fidelis," the tune of this Christmas carol has been attributed to at least three different musicians. So to whom should the music of "O Come All Ye Faithful" really be attributed to? Learn more.
Composer of the Day
Mikhail Glinka wrote orchestral pieces and operas and is acknowledged as the founding father of the Russian nationalist school. His works inspired other composers including several members of "The Mighty Five" namely Balakirev, Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov. Glinka's influence reverberated well into the 20th century.
Today in Music History
On this day in 1865, composer Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna, a small town in Helsinki. Sibelius was a Finnish composer, conductor and teacher especially known for his orchestral works and symphonies. He composed "Finlandia" in 1899; it is a very powerful composition that made Sibelius a national figure.
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
American Idol Talent Challenge - Compare Prices - This toy was likewise included in last years' gift guide. This year, it's still on the list with additional DVD's available for purchase. Fans of "American Idol" will have a blast singing along to past performances on the show. Each performance will be judged by other players and commented on by the actual Idol judges based on the given score. Comes with a DVD containing 12 songs, a microphone, vocal mixer, several backgrounds and more. Recommended for children 8 years old and up.
Inside the Music Education Blogosphere
Christopher of The Classical Guitar Blog talks about his scheduled juries (reminds me of my oral revalida in college). If you want to know what a jury is, hop on over to his blog and don't forget to wish him luck.
