Look real close at what is holding the two halves together. Yeap. It’s a wishbone! What to do with those old worn out pianos? Maskull Lasserre created a work of art. The process is interesting and you can read about below. An Antique Piano Cut In Half I was inspired by some of the […]
Do you believe that “the hills are alive with music?” Meklit Hadero says we are immersed in music all around us in the ordinary sounds and silences of our everyday lives. . Listen to her TED presentation and be inspired.
I know of no better way to encourage and grow the art of choral music than to support choral composers. I have had the privilege of being involved in commissioning new choral compositions from composers such as Dan Forrest, Joseph Martin, and our very own Dr. Jeff Jordan of Fort Hays State University. Each experience […]
I had the opportunity to pause in between tuning pianos and step into the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell where the Ad Astra High School Honor Choir is rehearsing for their concert tomorrow night, July 2, at 7:30 pm. This festival is in its second year and has already established a quality reputation for itself […]
I stumbled on to an interesting video and it made me think about all the terms I throw around during choir rehearsals. “Raise your soft palette.” “Breath low and silent.” “Release your jaw.” As a voice student, I recall how learning vocal anatomy and understanding how the voice worked helped me to put a picture with what I […]
What a wonderful summer!! Our first grand-baby was born in May to our oldest daughter, Jordan and her husband Jay, who live right here in Hays!!! Shelby, our youngest, is home for the summer. Nothing beats having the family all together. On June 26, Sunday, at 3:30 pm at the Hays First United Methodist Church we […]
I tuned a piano a few days ago that sounded like this Quarter-tone piano before I tuned it. Just kidding sort of. Definitely fewer strings. Wow! What would that be like tuning a 24 Equal Temperment instead the normal 12? Want to hear what a Quarter-tone piano sounds like. Example Quarter-tone piano composition Here is […]
I look forward to the Chamber Singer performance in sacred space of St. Fidelis Basilica in Victoria. I try to pick literature that makes good use of the acoustics while respecting and enjoying the spiritual overtones of this beautiful place. This year we performed three pieces: Thou Shalt Know Him by Mark Sirett Thou shalt know […]
Boys singing…there is something about that sound. Full Chord Press was his vision for the development of young male voices in 2009. Full Chord Press, a 6 – 12 grade boys choir, began that year with six charter members, a box of donuts, one piece of music, and the dedication of all who were involved. Year […]
If you have a student in your home taking piano lessons it is important to keep the instrument in the best shape possible. This means regular tunings and regular regulation work which keeps the piano playing well. Do the keys stick? Is there a note that doesn’t play? Do the pedals work properly? Three good reasons […]