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Read more about the article Classical Sleigh Ride Alternatives To Leroy Anderson

Classical Sleigh Ride Alternatives To Leroy Anderson

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:December 16, 2018
  • Post category:Holiday/Music

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…

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Read more about the article 8 Cool Facts About Sleigh Ride

8 Cool Facts About Sleigh Ride

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:November 24, 2018
  • Post category:Holiday

Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride is a Christmas standard and one that is easily recognizable by its upbeat melody, sleigh bells, clip-clopping, whip sound, and horse whinny. It's been a hit…

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Read more about the article Tafelmusik For Your Next Feast

Tafelmusik For Your Next Feast

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:November 18, 2018
  • Post category:Holiday/Music

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…

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Read more about the article Obscure & Uncommon Classical Christmas Music

Obscure & Uncommon Classical Christmas Music

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:November 25, 2017
  • Post category:Holiday/Music

Tired of the usual Christmas carols on the radio? Have you heard Sleigh Ride or Winter Wonderland one too many times this season? Then check out our list of uncommon…

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Read more about the article Handel’s “Messiah” FAQs

Handel’s “Messiah” FAQs

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:November 9, 2017
  • Post category:Holiday/Knowledge

Handel's "Messiah" is one of the most widely played pieces during the Christmas season and certainly the most popular oratorio (a musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists). It's also,…

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Read more about the article Die Fledermaus?  At A Halloween Concert?

Die Fledermaus? At A Halloween Concert?

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:October 22, 2017
  • Post category:Holiday/Music/Parker Symphony News

If you're familiar with the famous waltzes of Johann Strauss II (think "The Blue Danube"), you might be asking yourself, why on earth are we performing the overture from Die…

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Read more about the article Denver Area Black History Month 2017 Events

Denver Area Black History Month 2017 Events

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:January 26, 2017
  • Post category:Knowledge/Parker Symphony News

  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…

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Read more about the article Musician Spotlight:  Dan Reinschmidt Rocks!

Musician Spotlight: Dan Reinschmidt Rocks!

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:November 29, 2016
  • Post category:PSO Members

  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…

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Read more about the article Fun Christmas Music Facts & Hanukkah Song Trivia

Fun Christmas Music Facts & Hanukkah Song Trivia

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:November 9, 2016
  • Post category:Fun Stuff/Holiday

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Read more about the article Top 7 Pirate Classical Music Pieces

Top 7 Pirate Classical Music Pieces

  • Post author:Shari Mathias
  • Post published:September 19, 2016
  • Post category:Fun Stuff/Music

  Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day! In honor of the day, we've compiled a list of classical music related to the pirate life. From famous soundtracks to swashbuckling operas…

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