What happens when you take a wind ensemble and add the most overpowering wind instrument of all, the pipe organ? You get my new podcast about the pipe organ, along with some other interesting information on “the king of instruments.” It includes some interesting excerpts … Read more
Tomorrow, a work from pages of your Discovering Music course will leap onto the stage! Puccini’s opulent final opera Turandot will be simulcast live in HD satellite transmission from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City to movie theaters across the US and the world. Where does Turandot fit in our course? … Read more
It’s terrific to open my email and find your questions and comments about the course Discovering Music: 300 Years of Interaction in Western Music, Arts, History, and Culture. I especially welcome questions from people who are considering the course. There’s one question that comes up … Read more
People are asking about the demo video for Discovering Music. Maybe you saw it playing in our booth at one of the homeschool conventions. But for those of you who haven’t seen it (and those who want to see it again), it is now available … Read more
To all parents, grandparents, and mentors helping to oversee a child’s education, you are the real heroes! Part of your job is to help your student acquire a life-long love of learning—easier said than done with some children, of course. But you may be having … Read more
Question: What are you doing on Saturday, October 10? Come to New York “with” me, by joining in on a New Season of live HD Satellite Broadcasts from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Yes, these amazing performances are streamed live, to movie theaters … Read more
Autumn has always been my favorite season—a season of new beginnings. For many of you, it marks the beginning of the Academic Year. That means tackling new subjects, learning new languages, and launching your course of Discovering Music. Then, there’s the beginning of Football Season … Read more
Well, the homeschool convention season is winding down. I managed to attend several of these events around the country, from Virginia to California and places in between, and to speak with both parents and students about their educational goals. Boy, did I get an earful! … Read more
British conductor Timothy Reynish is a great promoter of wind bands and a commissioner of new music for wind bands. He has conducted many esteemed orchestras, and taught conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Maestro Reynish talks to Professor Carol about guest conducting … Read more
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What’s this program about? Major Jim Keene took his musical training and talents into the Army, becoming conductor of the premier Army musical ensembles and now commanding the U.S. Army School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia.Professor Carol spoke with her former graduate student when … Read more
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