Impressionism In Music
Impressionism is a term most familiar to fans of late 19th century painters such as Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas among other notable names. In fact, the term derives…
A Look At Female Classical Music Composers
Depending on the instrument you play or your passion for classical music, you may have heard the works of one or a few female composers. Pianists, for example, may know…
Duke Ellington’s Three Black Kings
Duke Ellington. The name immediately brings to mind jazz. Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, his legacy as an accomplished pianist and bandleader lives on today. But do you know he was…
Denver Area Black History Month 2017 Events
Updated 2/16/2017 African-American heritage is celebrated year-round in the Mile High City, but during Black History Month, it truly comes alive. Below are just some of the various Denver…
Get To Know “The Black Mozart” – Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Name: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. His family name is often misspelled as "Boulogne". He is sometimes referred to as "The Black Mozart" and while that nickname was presumably intended…
Joplin’s Treemonisha – Rediscovered For A New Generation
You may have heard of Scott Joplin and you may associate him with ragtime pieces such as "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag", but did you know that he…
Musician Spotlight: Dan Reinschmidt Rocks!
If you've attended any Parker Symphony concert over the last 3 years, you've definitely heard our trombonist Dan Reinschmidt. And like last year's holiday concert, he's going to rock…
William Grant Still: A Man Of Many Firsts
When it comes to classical music, William Grant Still isn't exactly a household name and that's quite unfortunate because his music is truly captivating. I vividly remember the first time…
What is Ballot Issue 4B? What is SCFD?
If you're like me and you read about 4B in the Analysis of the 2016 Ballot Proposals booklet, you're now totally confused about what it is and what SCFD…