Music
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Katten at the Keys
It's no secret that every good piano has a katten at the keys. We are so lucky to have this little fellow who checks our hand positions so we don't injure ourselves. Or perhaps choose the wrong music. He complains… Continue reading
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The Joy in Doing
Since he was about 18 months old he has loved to beat and drum on things. As a very small boy he would toddle around the house taking all of my plastic containers out of the cupboard. With a wooden… Continue reading
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Chasing Friday Night Marimbas
Though it is October, we had the gift recently of being chased by the last days of summer warmth and sun in Portland Maine. Artists, musicians, food vendors, and the people of Portland, all joined together to celebrate their creativity… Continue reading
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Mesmerizing Music Rolling Along in Japan
I was visiting Ren's blog Lady of the Arts today when I saw the most incredible video. Filmed in the Japanese forest of Kyushu. A wooden ball goes down a very long wooden marimba playing Bach's Cantata # 147: Jesu Joy… Continue reading
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Some Things in my Ear
Yesterday Mimi and I headed to the store to do what's known as the "big shop"; buying everything needed for Thanksgiving dinner. With all of the cooking,crafting, and writing I'm doing lately, I have many things loaded onto my ipod… Continue reading
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We are the champions, my friends
Why is the hotel congratulating Mimi? Why is her mother singing this old Queen song? Because Mimi placed second in the Tennessee State Music Teachers Association Competition, piano concerto division, playing the Dminor Bach piano concerto. Good friend Hao, placed first… Continue reading
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The power of music
Last week the high school orchestra had the honor and pleasure of sitting side by side with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. A huge thank-you to everyone involved and especially to Lucas Richman, Maestro of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. … Continue reading
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A Cello Trip
Yesterday Mimi and I took a 3 hour drive to Murfreesboro so that she could audition for Govenor' school. Honestly, I had not looked forward to a three hour drive there, a 10 minute audition, and a three hour… Continue reading
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a very special time………
So I have been very deliquent in posting on the blog. Where have I been ? Having a great time with my family. Last week the Maryville High School orchestra and choir gave a stunning performance during their holiday concert.… Continue reading
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Rain & Music
It is finally raining. After many months of zero rain it is really pouring. This is the worst drought in Tennessee history. We are down 1 1/2 feet of rainfall for the year. As I sit enjoying the rain I’m… Continue reading
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