Classical Music Written For or Related To School
It's Back to School season and that means kids are heading back to the classroom - whether on campus or at home. These are truly unprecedented times, but that doesn't…
Articles about specific classical music titles, types of classical music, and other specific piece-related content.
Rissolty, Rossolty, Crawford Seeger’s Anomaly
Ruth Crawford Seeger was one of a group of American composers known as "ultramoderns" who wrote works during the 1920s and 1930s. Her distinctive style was once referred to as…
6 Interesting Facts About Mozart’s Symphony No. 25
Mozart wrote 41 symphonies (according to original numbering) and some are arguably better than others. Number 41, nicknamed the "Jupiter Symphony", is rated by many critics as among the greatest…
Favorite Modern Classical Music
Like many people, I love listening to music. I enjoy music from many different genres - alternative, rock, jazz, pop, EDM, hip hop, new wave, instrumental...you name it. And certainly…
Classical Sleigh Ride Alternatives To Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride is by far one of the most well-known and frequently played Christmas songs, having been named "most popular" by ASCAP in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and…
Tafelmusik For Your Next Feast
Classical is a popular genre when it comes to dinner music, particularly Thanksgiving dinner, but not all pieces work well in this setting. Put on Verdi's Requiem or Beethoven's 5th…
12 Favorite Halloween Classical Pieces
Halloween is here! And if you're looking for spooky, creepy, or monstrous music for your playlist, you're in luck. Check out our 12 favorite Halloween classical music pieces below. 1.…
7 Facts About “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
The "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (also known as "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory") was written in 1861 by Julia Ward Howe, wife of Samuel Howe - a scholar…
What Is Baba Yetu? Meaning, Lyrics, Awards…
Many of the pieces in our upcoming "Salute" concert are probably familiar - certainly "The Star Spangled Banner" and the "Battle Hymn of the Republic". But one that may be…
Top 20 Heart-Wrenching, Moving Classical Pieces
When it comes to beautiful classical music, there's a lot to choose from. From slow and melodic to fast and memorable, there's something out there for everyone. Only a select…