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…
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…
8 Cool Facts About Sleigh Ride
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…
Obscure & Uncommon Classical Christmas 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…
Handel’s “Messiah” FAQs
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,…
8 Facts About Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
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…
Die Fledermaus? At A Halloween Concert?
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…
Top 7 Pirate Classical Music Pieces
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…
Classical Music For Spring
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…