Rediscover Raff for his 200th Birthday
Imagine this. Someone asks you to name a famous German composer. You might answer with any number of names including Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Schumann, Mendelssohn, or Handel. Similarly, if someone…
Beethoven FAQs
Who would win the award for "best classical composer" is debatable, but there's no denying that Ludwig van Beethoven would win the "most famous" award (along with Mozart). His name…
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…
What Is A Pops Orchestra?
If you've attended orchestral performances or listened to classical music for any length of time, you've probably seen the terms "philharmonic", "symphony", and "chamber" in the names of various organizations.…
Classical Music Crossword Puzzle
Challenge yourself (or pass the time) with our classical music crossword puzzle. Across 2. J.S. ____ 4. Richard or Johann 6. French for "study" 9. Yo-Yo Ma's instrument 11. Percussion…
10 Reasons To Join An Orchestra
Do any small amount of searching in Google for phrases like "why join an orchestra" and you'll start to notice that most articles cover reasons to play with a school…
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…
What Is A Symphony?
Even if you're not a classical music fan, you've probably heard a symphony or two. You may not know the names or composers, but symphonies have been featured in everything…