Yesterday I promised a video, and here it is. May this short video bring you a moment of wonder. Perhaps it also will bring a bit of amusement too: after all, kids are kids. They may wear modern microphones, but they still aren’t sure of … Read more
These last days before Christmas can be frantic for families. Or they may bring much-needed peace, as the string of holiday concerts and parties winds down. The focus finally can shift to the family and to activities under one’s own roof. The first Christmas I … Read more
Thursday, December 16 marks two birthdays. First, my brother’s, which doesn’t mean a whole lot to anyone but me. But I always thought it was unfair he got to share his birthday with another mega-personality born that day: Ludwig van Beethoven. Especially because my brother … Read more
Lucy, Lucia, Lux – it means “light,” and a celebration of light is certainly appropriate to Advent. Santa Lucia, a young Sicilian girl, was martyred in the 4th Century. Various stories about her have been handed down, but she is associated with light and with … Read more
. . . at Home It is not yet 8 a.m., and one of our children has been directed to fetch something from his room. Within seconds of his entering the room, there is squawking and protest from Big Brother, who shares the room. Big … Read more
One of the happiest times as a professor came in the late 1980s when a graduate of Hamline University was assigned as my teaching assistant at SMU. Susanna Behr (now Etzel), a pianist and budding music historian, brought enormous energy, optimism, and creativity to everything … Read more
. . . to Bach’s Lunch? That was the question. “The music of Bach may or may not be performed. Adjust your musical expectations accordingly,” said the poster. I decided “to go.” We packed sandwiches, grapes, some pretzels, and our adjusted expectations. “We” in this … Read more
I am a geek. I know this because I can see it in my children’s eyes when I discover any sort of academic tidbit hiding in real life and attempt to point it out to them. Sometimes they smirk or even glaze over a bit. … Read more
Professor Carol traces the path of film music up to the famous scores of master composer John Williams. His ability to use “just a few notes” to intensify drama has captured our imaginations for four decades. http://traffic.libsyn.com/professorcarol/Stars_Are_the_Limit.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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True, the 2010 conference season is barely over. But we’re already setting up for 2011. Plan on coming to hear Professor Carol at these 2011 conferences: San Antonio, TX Texas Music Educators Conference Feb 10-12 Monroe, LA South Central Regional Music Conference Feb 24-26 Memphis, … Read more