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Read more about the article Classical Music Written For or Related To School

Classical Music Written For or Related To School

  • Post author:Susan Thomas
  • Post published:August 20, 2020
  • Post category:Music

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…

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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:Susan Thomas
  • 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:Susan Thomas
  • 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 Obscure & Uncommon Classical Christmas Music

Obscure & Uncommon Classical Christmas Music

  • Post author:Susan Thomas
  • 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:Susan Thomas
  • 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 8 Facts About Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

8 Facts About Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

  • Post author:Susan Thomas
  • Post published:October 31, 2017
  • Post category:Composers/Holiday

If you're like me, when you heard the name Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, you thought, "Isn't that the guy who wrote Rime of the Ancient Mariner? The English poet?" Nope, that's Samuel…

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

Die Fledermaus? At A Halloween Concert?

  • Post author:Susan Thomas
  • 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 Fun Christmas Music Facts & Hanukkah Song Trivia

Fun Christmas Music Facts & Hanukkah Song Trivia

  • Post author:Susan Thomas
  • 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:Susan Thomas
  • 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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Read more about the article Classical Music For Spring

Classical Music For Spring

  • Post author:Susan Thomas
  • Post published:March 16, 2016
  • Post category:Music

The first day of spring is right around the corner, although we've been experiencing sunny days and warmer temperatures for a couple of weeks now. Of course, Colorado weather can…

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