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The music, the musicians, the concerts, guest artists, composers. What makes the Michigan Philharmonic, the MichiganPhil!Michigan Philharmonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05551091152787537509noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-49861989674954401782020-06-27T14:57:00.001-04:002020-06-27T14:57:58.864-04:00Music and You(r Health)<br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Covid-19 is 2020’s uninvited guest, and looks like it may be
extending its stay for a little longer….ugh! Don’t you just hate rude guests?
Get the hint, and GET OUT. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Until that fateful day, when this madness ends, we turn to
things that bring us joy, one such thing usually being music. Music and Covid-19.
An odd, unexpected pair, but a pair that can help cancel the bad with some
good. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">During our time at home, we have turned to art to keep us
sane. Whether it is playing Bach while meeting that deadline for work, or Mooseblood
while you’re folding laundry (looking at you, Andrew), music helps bring a
sense of normalcy to our lives, and also provides us with some ACTUAL health benefits
as well. (As I write this, I am listening to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5BWeC7h4_o">“The Harry James Songbook” – Ray Anthony</a>,
give it a listen, it’s oh so sweet!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Hold up, don’t roll your eyes at the screen! It’s true. That
isn’t some mumbo jumbo I’m making up. Music truthfully provides benefits to your
mental health, cardiovascular functions, and even athletic performance. Although
it doesn’t CURE anything per se, it is extremely beneficial. Therefore, I still
recommend taking your vitamins, kids. Or don’t. I’m not your mom, or a doctor,
so what do I know? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Getting back on track, music is everywhere and always has
been. Whether you are musically inclined or not, you participate and often make
music yourself. You sing along to a song, you hum, you snap, you clap your
hands – sounds themselves count as music and help enhance your health and
overall performance and we will find out why! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">One of my favorite quotes describing music and the brain
comes from a Harvard Health publishing. It states, <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">“<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">The human brain
and nervous system are hard-wired to distinguish music from noise and to
respond to rhythm and repetition, tones and tunes</span>,” so whether you think
you’re musically inclined or not, you are technically designed to be, at some
degree, musical. So, we are all born with music in us, and I think that is
absolutely fascinating. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Our brains are designed to perform specific musical functions
that allow us to perceive different elements of music, such as pitch, rhythm,
and lyrics. I could get in to some heavy science-y talk here, but I’d rather
keep it simple. If interested in reading more on the specific parts of the
brain and their relation to music, the link for the article is below!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p> </o:p></span>All human brains can perform these tasks. So, again, we are
built to be somewhat musical. Musicians’ brains, however, are more finely attuned to
these tasks. It is often said musicians are also great mathematicians. It has
been proved in a few studies that music often enhances one’s mathematical
performance. (Read about the “Mozart effect” in the link posted below). It’s not completely clear
how EXACTLY music enhances mathematical performance, BUT it is speculated that music
helps organize the firing of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex, the part of
the brain responsible for higher functions. Music, more so certain types of music,
warms up selected brain cells, helping to process information more efficiently.
WHAT! That being said, it could help you be more productive and enjoy your work or chore more. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Don’t get mad at me if you do not go from zero to hero in
your math studies. It’s a speculation and one that affects certain people. If
you can relate to this, you can understand how listening to music and math go
hand in hand. I, for one, always sang a song to myself while doing my math
homework back in school. It is something that helped me focus, and maybe made
me better at math? I did well in the subject, so maybe there is some truth to
this. Step aside, Einstein!</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Music and emotion. A match made in heaven. Music allows
musicians to express feelings and the listener to feel them. Music can also
bring about different emotions in the listener, outside of the intended one. I’m
sure it is second nature to pop on your favorite song when you feel good, or even
listen to some music when you’re stressed to help alleviate some of the
anxiousness or uneasiness you are feeling. I am 100% guilty of this and always recommend
popping on some tunes when your emotions get the best of you. A study was done
with a group of people getting surgery. Select people listened to music before,
during, and after their operations; the other group went through surgery as
normal, but without music. It was reported that those who listened to music
were calmer, resulting in a lower blood pressure result and a less strenuous experience.
It is important to consider that the tempo is important for your mood:
slow, classical music can help you relax, while faster, upbeat rock tempos can
cause your body to become aroused and excited (Keep it PG, people). Music is such a convenient and accessible tool
to help us accomplish so many things! It is amazing. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #eeeeee; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">As mentioned, music can lift one’s mood or enhance it. It
just depends on preference and tempo. Music with faster tempos has
been proven to lift the moods of people experiencing depressive illnesses. It
was found that music can also help reduce chronic pain and improve the quality
of sleep. It might not replace good ol’ Prozac, but it can definitely improve symptoms
and overall quality of life. (Ask me, I know!) In addition, music in general can open the door to encourage those with more severe mental disabilities to analyze lyrics, engage in music improvisations and songwriting, and even stabilize mood and behavior, all by simply listening to a song. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">It is no question that music can aide in the overall health
and recovery of people struggling with mental or some physical ailments. There
are plenty of medical journals and studies on the topic to look into, I
mentioned a few, but that does not even make a dent in the discoveries. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">It is important to keep the music alive, especially during
these trying times. The Michigan Phil is dedicated to bringing music to you, our
dedicated friends, to help lift spirits and bring some happiness. </span>With the rise in depression and anxiety during the pandemic, it seems we need our spirits lifted more than ever. We will get through
this and are determined to keep the music going, whether in person or through
live-stream videos, for you! After all, we are all in this together.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/music-and-health">https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/music-and-health</a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2016/The-Impact-of-Music-Therapy-on-Mental-Health#:~:text=Research%20shows%20the%20benefits%20of,for%20anxiety%20or%20for%20dysregulation."><span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-size: xx-small;">https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2016/The-Impact-of-Music-Therapy-on-Mental-Health#:~:text=Research%20shows%20the%20benefits%20of,for%20anxiety%20or%20for%20dysregulation.</span></a></div>
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Summer is here! But, this summer, as we know, is unlike any
other before. Due to the current circumstances, despite businesses starting to
open back up, we are forced to find more activities without leaving our homes. We have survived months
of keeping ourselves busy, but our current reality revolves around being Covid
compliant and social distancing; which includes finding activities to keep us busy at home, whether with your family or by yourself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are lucky now that the weather is warmer, so we are able to spend more
time outside having cookouts, going on walks, or doing yard work. Although these
activities are fun (maybe?) by themselves, adding music or musical elements always
brings a greater joy and satisfaction to the day and your life overall (At least I
think, anyway).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Music is all around us and a huge part of our lives already, whether
we realize it or not. I have compiled a list of musical things and activities you
can do, be apart of, or be more aware of; at home, on the go, or outside, these
activities will help you have a little fun, become more conscious of your
surroundings, and maybe learn a thing, or two, along the way!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Listen to the music that’s around you. </b>As
cheesy as it sounds, there is music everywhere. I’m not talking about that song
in the background while you do your housework or the pop song that plays in the
grocery store while you’re feeling tomatoes. I’m talking about the sounds of
nature: birds chirping, the breeze in the trees, waves crashing along the sand,
bees buzzing around you, rain on a rooftop, thunder crashing. These are not
your typical “songs” we listen to or think about when we think music, but they
are a compilation of sounds, rhythms, and feature their own tempos and dynamics.
So, wouldn’t that, by default, make these sounds, a song? One composer by the
name of John Cage backed this way of thinking, and frankly, I think it makes for
a more interesting, more fulfilling, and a more positive life. Hearing and viewing
everything as music brings a certain beauty and happiness to everyday. John Cage
regarded not only sounds of nature, but other sonic randomness as music, which may seem
unorthodox, but it encouraged his audience to imagine sound phenomena beyond
that of a typical composer, using elements sound as pots and pans clanging together, car
horns, or even dripping water into something grander than it is. It can be bizarre, but I think the idea is for
the audience to create their own mental imagery with the sounds. It truly is
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This way of thinking has inspired me to create music out of everyday items. My
favorite is using a car’s turn signal. Listen to the constant steady beat it
provides. Huh, almost like a metronome…? Music is around you! Listen and get
creating!<o:p></o:p></div>
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best place to sing to, to be honest), or around the house. This is the most
obvious musical thing someone can do. It is an instant mood boost and can make
any activity more fun. Think of your favorite song and rock on, Rockstar! The
world is your stage!!!!! (This is for singers and non- alike. Do not be afraid,
Simon Cowell is not around to judge you!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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you out. You know that instrument that has been sitting over in the corner
collecting dust? Or the one you shoved under your bed? Well, pull that bad boy
out and get crackin’! There are thousands of how-to videos online to help you
learn and get tips from experienced musicians who are polite enough to help a beginner, or someone looking for a little extra guidance for their next musical steps.
Not to mention, there are millions upon millions of free sheet music downloads
for almost every instrument to help the bored musicians out there! You will
thank me one day, I promise (and then you can owe me <span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">😊</span>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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who have yet to learn an instrument or the musicians looking to expand their repertoire.
No time like the present to buy that instrument you’ve always been dreaming and
thinking about. Half the battle is getting the instrument in hand and when you
do, as mentioned above, there are thousands of videos online to help you learn
your new instrument and your favorite songs. I hope this is the push you need!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Learn theory/sight-singing/ear-training: </b>Do
you need to learn these skills to learn an instrument? No, not necessarily.
Take it from me. I learned to play the clarinet at 10, but did not understand or
know what music theory was or is until I was 18, and even then it took me another
two years to completely understand the mechanics of it, and LET ME TELL YOU,
the world makes a lot more sense when you have that music theory foundation. This
step is not as scary as it seems. Whether you are an absolute beginner or looking
for a refresher, it can never hurt you. Again, there are so many videos and
apps that can help. A piece of advice, most of my apps related toward these
topics, were directed for kids. Sometimes you need something spelled out for
you a little and the “games” help make the learning process less painful. They
simplify lessons. A list of my favorite apps can be found here:</div>
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Link: <a href="https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/09/music-theory-apps-for-kids.html">Music Theory Apps for Kids</a></div>
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If you’re looking for someone to explain things to you, Michael New absolutely
saved my life and music career. Without some of his videos I probably would
have quit music school. They are lifesaving and life-changing videos!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do? Yes, they have a funky, cool name: solfege symbols, and
yes, they do serve a musical purpose. Believe it or not, Maria von Trapp was
not just singing gibberish to take the kids around town in their play clothes.
Nay nay, these symbols serve a purpose: they are a note value, a certain pitch.
They aid in sight-singing and they also, come with symbols. Enjoy the guides and
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Dance Party! </b>Here’s an easy one for when
you’re done with your heavy music learning. Have a dance party. Dance your
little heart out to all your favorite music. Why? Because it is fun and you’ll
burn some calories. You are welcome. Get to it, Dancing Queen!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Discover New Music:</b> one of my favorites
things to do is to take time to discover new music. You know that list of musicians
you have or that one song by that one artist you like? Here is the perfect
opportunity to look into a new genre or look up more songs by that artist you
like. Maybe this is a good rainy-day project, but nonetheless whenever you decide to do it, you will always
discover something you like. Pro-tip: ask as many people as you wish to give
you a list of 3-5 songs they LOVE. Not only will this help you discover new
music, it also tells you a little more about the people you asked. Music
SPEAKS.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Identify Parts of Song:</b> Okay this one is
a STRETCH and probably will be another rainy day project. OR if you’re like me
and enjoy doing weird music things, and coloring, boy do I have something for
you. I learned this activity in one of my classes. It is supposed to teach ear-training
and instrument identification. Have a notebook, color pencils, and a sheet of
plain white paper handy, and let’s do some song identification!!!!</div>
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a song. Any song you like, and listen to it once all the way through. <o:p></o:p></div>
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about the song. What did you hear? What was the feeling of the song? (Was it
happy, sad?) What instruments did you hear? How many singers did it have? When was
the music loud, when was it soft?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pay
attention to anything you think is significant to the song. <o:p></o:p></div>
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these attributes to colors. Use different colors to express different emotions,
instruments, or elements of this song. This could mean using yellow to symbol happy
or blue for sad. Or yellow for guitar and blue for trumpet. You decide!<o:p></o:p></div>
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varying lines to symbolize volumes or dynamics, tempos, or different rhythmic
patterns in a song. <o:p></o:p></div>
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this activity helped me a lot to pay attention to different elements and details of a song. So, I did learn something, but I also got to color (which is
a stress-reliever). Find your zen, my friend!</div>
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your favorite band or orchestra: </b>Because most live performances are being
cancelled, many musicians and artists are putting out online content for their fans to
enjoy! The Michigan Phil, being the progressive orchestra they are, jumped on the
band wagon to offer enjoyable content for all to listen to at home. Some places
are starting to offer live music, but it will be a while before normal concerts
are held as they once were. So, therefore, The Michigan Phil presents “Phil the Air With Music,”
a concert series happening every Friday at various locations. See flyer for
more details. <o:p></o:p></div>
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get you going at home. I hope this list has inspired you in some way. Feel free
to share will us and Phil Your Life With Music!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Michigan Philharmonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05551091152787537509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-87297285055774058782020-03-11T13:13:00.000-04:002020-03-11T13:13:59.579-04:00Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon....the "Othering" of Minority Composers<br />
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Writer’s Opinion:<br />
Six Degrees of <s>Separation</s> Kevin Bacon and the "Othering" of Minority
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“greats” whose music and legacies <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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seem to penetrate every corner of history. For
most composers, their pedagogical lineage often turns into something resembling
the parlor game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” where composers whose works are
performed less frequently are often referred to through their relationship to a
major composer. Antonio Salieri was “Mozart’s rival.” Carl Czerny was “Beethoven’s
student.” These nicknames can help us situate less popular composers in our
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More often than not, however, minority composers frequently undergo
a Kevin Bacon-ing before their music can be considered worthwhile. Fanny
Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847), for example, was taught by a student of J. S.
Bach and was a prolific composer in her own right. Despite this, yet she is primarily known as “Felix
Mendelssohn’s sister.” Likewise, Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896) is regarded
as one of the most important pianists of the nineteenth century, yet her legacy
has been overshadowed by her husband, Robert Schumann (1810-1856). Her legacy
thus persists as “Schumann’s wife” for many classical music enthusiasts. </div>
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Their music received far fewer performances and was taken
much less seriously because of their gender. During the nineteenth century—and
certainly long before and after—the mere image of a <o:p></o:p><br />
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woman performing or
publishing was considered far too salacious to be considered as a possibility. Prejudiced
ideas about inferiority also have had a similar impact on the musical careers
of black and indigenous people, and people of color. </div>
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It was certainly not just women who experienced, and
continue to experience, this othering that strips them of their independence. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor is perhaps the most prominent
example of a black composer whose name is obscured by the Kevin Bacon-ing of
music history. Coleridge-Taylor, for example, was born to a white British woman
and a Creole man from Sierra Leone. During his three tours of the United States
during the early 1900s, he was given the nickname of the “African Mahler” or
“Black Mahler” by white American musicians. Although this certainly <span class="msoIns"><ins cite="mailto:Alyssa%20Wells">was intended as a compliment</ins></span>—and
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to skirt around notions of racial inferiority in the post-Civil War United
States—it is a nickname that seems a bit -off to many of today’s musicologists
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Referring to these composers by their personal or musical
connection to the “greats” provided an opportunity for their works to be
legitimized in a world where they might otherwise be ignored. By referring to
Coleridge-Taylor as the “Black Mahler,” musicians and critics in the twentieth
century were able construe him as someone worthy of the name “Mahler.” At the
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lives should be remembered without playing the game of “Six Degrees of Kevin
Bacon.” Yes, we should celebrate their differences. It is absolutely remarkable
that Coleridge-Taylor achieved such success as a half-black man during a time
when many of similar backgrounds struggled to gain access to music lessons.
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February is Black History Month. Although there is a
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Joseph Bologne (pronounced *Bol-lawn-yay),
or as we so lovingly call him, Joey Baloney, :) was dubbed “le Mozart noir,” or
the <i>Black Mozart</i>, having reminded people of the talent and drive of the
then-famous Mozart. He is remembered as the first black composer, having his
work performed by orchestras around the world, including us, the Michigan
Philharmonic. Mr. Bologne was born to a wealthy plantation owner and wrote many
a compositions, some of which became very popular during his life. It has been
said that Mozart envied him so much, it was theorized that the villainous black
character, Monostatos, from Mozart’s the <i>The Magic Flute </i>was created
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Florence Price was the first black woman to have her music performed by a major
symphony orchestra (!!). One of her pieces was performed by the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra in 1933 and was highly accepted among citizens and respected
just the same. A <i>Chicago Daily News </i>music critic described her piece and
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Scott Joplin! You know Scott Joplin…maybe not by name, but you definitely know
him by one or two of his songs. One of his most popular is “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmruHc4S9Q">The Entertainer</a>.”
(click to listen). Mr. Joplin was dubbed the “King of Ragtime,” and rightfully
so. He is seen as one of the most influential composers at the turn of the 20<sup>th</sup>
century! * Please note, it does not say, most influential black composer – just
composer. Joplin influenced composers of ALL races and backgrounds, especially
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William Grant Still – another familiar name, was dubbed “The Dean” of African
American composers. As an African American composer, this gentleman had a lot
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When he wasn’t busy, ya know,
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You probably recognize his name from some of our marketing for our upcoming concert. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor,
(not to be confused with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the Romantic poet), was
dubbed the “Black Mahler” by white musicians in New York. He lived a short life
(1875-1912), but fought against racial prejudice throughout that time.
Coleridge-Taylor skillfully married African folk music with classical music,
creating pieces and patterns never heard before!<br />
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composer Jessica Hunt, where we explore a child’s view of heaven. Finishing up
the show will be Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 4 in G Major,” which is based on
his own song “The Heavenly Life.” (We see what did here now, Nan, tying
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Only 5 black composers were mentioned here, but
there are so many fantastic black composers, musicians, conductors,
entertainers, and every other profession under the sun. We here at the Michigan
Philharmonic honor and pay tribute to these creative individuals throughout the month of February and always. Thank you to the black composers and entertainers who
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SECRET? Just kidding, these facts are no secret, but they may be some you’ve
never known about this sensational group. With the upcoming concert, <i>Let it
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compiled into six different arrangements, two songs which will be played
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[Eleanor Rigby; Yesterday; A Hard Day’s Night; Fool on the Hill;
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About: A lonely spinster and the solitary priest who buries her. It was
the group’s first song written in the first person AND their first on the
subject of a named individual. When originally pitched to the band and
Liverpool mate Pete Shotten, McCartney originally used the names Daisy Hawkins
and Father McCartney in the songs (whhhhattt!). Shotton suggested McKenzie
after picking it out of a phonebook (a what? Holy Retro!) After that, the whole
band added a little something to the song. Starr suggested the Father was
“Darning his socks,” and Harrison came up with the infamous “look at all the
lonely people.” McCartney chose Eleanor Rigby, for Beatles’ <i>Help! </i>Costar
Eleanor Bron and a store in Bristol (neat!). It peaked at #1 on September 24,
1966!<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: Here’s how the story goes; McCartney woke up one morning with
the song’s music and lyrics fully formed. He thought he may have subconsciously
stole the song from someone else, and took time to perform it for numerous
people, using the phrase “Scrambled Eggs” as a placeholder until he arrived at
“Yesterday.” This song was a pivotal work for the group, with the lyrics being
something that most adults could embrace, “signaling a depth of introspection
and a loss of innocence.” (DEEP). It peaked at #1 on October 9, 1965!<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: On the evening of April 13, 1964, Lennon wrote “A Hard Day’s
Night,” the same day that director Dick Lester decided to name the Beatles’
first film that. Lennon wrote a majority of the songs for this album as well as
the follow-up, <i>Beatles for Sale. </i>(Go John!). McCartney recalls Lennon
offering to write the song, and coming back to the studio the following day
with the completed song. The lyrics were written on the back of child’s
birthday card – which is now in the British Museum in London! It peaked at #1
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About: Who’s the fool? Apparently the fool is the Maharishi (Indian
guru), whose detractors dismissed him for his high-pitched laugh and constant
smile. McCartney wrote the song while visiting his father. The arrangement may
be simple, but the piece contained many overdubs. Engineer Ken Scott said it was
NOT fun to get two tape machines to line up, the original track and the flute
track were different speeds and HARD to line up! A GIANT round of applause for
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About: One of Harrison’s best songs, which is odd since Harrison
uncharacteristically wrote it on the piano! The opening line comes from the
James Taylor song “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyLc7uQ7bas">Something in the Way She Moves</a>.” “Something” is said to be
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About: The Beatles’ second single, but it almost was not that way.
Their manager wanted the group to record a teen bop written by a professional
songwriter, but John and Paul offered this song instead. To compromise, their
manager took the song, but advised them to speed it up to its known speed – and
they did. It peaked at #1 on March 14, 1964!<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: In May 1963, The Beatles were on tour with Roy Orbison and
McCartney penned the lyrics to this tune while en route to the next gig – was
the first song he ever wrote the words first! (Fun fact!). Upon arriving at the
next venue, Paul quickly found a piano backstage and picked out chords for it.
He originally wanted the song to have a country-western flare, although it is
more of a rock song, Harrison’s guitar solo gives it the twang McCartney
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Album: <i>A Hard Day’s Night<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Album: McCartney was in love with actress Jane Asher in 1964 and soon
moved in with her and her parents, where this song was written. McCartney was
impressed with his own work and liked that he only mentions the title once
throughout the song. The Beatles attempted to use their electric guitars, but
opted for a gentler acoustic sound (good choice, fellas). It was criticized for
being to repetitious, so they added a key change!! (God bless the F sharp minor
to G minor, we got a song!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: This tune was inspired by music of the fifties and originally
started as a joke, as McCartney saw some guy singing a French song at a party
he attended. McCartney performed it as a party piece with nonsensical French
lyrics, until Lennon knocked some sense into him and made it a proper tune
(Thank you John!). With the help of Jan Vaughan, a friend’s wife, who was a French
teacher, he was able to develop proper French lyrics for the song. The melody
and bass are played simultaneously and was inspired by Chet Atkins’ style of
finger-picking. Lennon suggested repeating the “I love you” in the refrain,
imitating Nina Simone’s version of “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UppUCB5V-w">I Put a Spell on You</a>.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Album: <i>Rubber Soul<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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About: Lennon wrote the song while vacationing with manager George
Martin and their wives in the Swiss Alps. Martin broke his foot, causing the
group to spend most of the trip indoors. Lennon used the time to write songs
for <i>Rubber Soul, </i>this being one....and it was about one of Lennon’s extramarital
affairs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yesterday”<o:p></o:p></div>
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[Do You Want To Know A Secret?; From Me To You; I Saw Her Standing
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Album: <i>Please Please Me<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Written By: Lennon & McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: Very lightweight, and perfect for the youngest Beatle, George
Harrison to sing, as it suited his innocent demeanor. Lennon was the primary
composer and wrote the tune Fall 1962, deriving the opening lines of the song
from “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSlTE3Wu-Fc">I’m Wishing</a>,” a song featured in Walt Disney’s 1937 <i>Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs. </i>(His mama used to sing it to him when he was younger….aw!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN-iTB-CEC4">From Me To You</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Written By: Lennon & McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: Third single written and first not to be included on an album.
It was also the first to top all of the U.K. charts and was the start of
Beatlemania! It was written on February 28, 1963 while on tour with Helen
Shapiro.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxwAB3SECtc">I Saw Her Standing There</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Written By: Lennon & McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: Songwriting began in fall 1962 when McCartney started working
out chords on an acoustic guitar. It was originally called “Seventeen,” and
speculated to have been written for McCartney’s then-girlfriend Celia Mortimer,
who was 17 at the time. The lyrics were completely finished a month later by
Lennon and McCartney, changing the original line “she was just 17, never a
beauty queen,” to the more suggestive “you to know what I mean,” which
McCartney loved because we don’t know what he means (Silly guy). Another fun
fact: the “one-two-three-four” count-in at the beginning of the song was added
on the NINTH take of the song, to make it seem like it was recorded live. (ok
sneaky petes)<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbWU8S3vzs">She Loves You</a>” <o:p></o:p></div>
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About: This song, was, and remains, the best-selling single in the U.K.
It was written Summer ’63 right before a gig. McCartney had the idea to write
it as an advice piece, rather than a traditional love song. The song was
finished the following day. McCartney played it for his dad who said, “Couldn’t
you sing, ‘She loves you. Yes! Yes! Yes!’?” (Should dad be getting some of
these royalties???) Like most songs, to appeal to a wider audience and meet
demand, it was recorded in German: “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmjnK4zTBhM">Sie Liebt Dich</a>.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The Best of the Beatles<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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[Got to Get You Into My Life; When I’m Sixty-Four; Michelle; Get Back]<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r95-7zfgtLw">Got to Get You Into My Life</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Album: <i>Revolver<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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About: McCartney was unsure how to go about this song – was not sure
what he wanted the overall feel to be. At first he thought he would give it a
more Motown flare, having the instruments loud with prominent harmonized vocals.
Later on, McCartney wanted to add a brass section. INTERESTING: to record the
brass section, Geoff Emerick, engineer, placed mics in the bells of the
instrument and compressed the sound through the Fairchild limiter, giving them
more of a punch and clarity, which was rarely heard on ANY recording up until
this diddy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Written By: McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: This was one of McCartney’s first songs he had ever written…..and
he wrote it when he was, wait for it, 16. It was never really part of the early
Beatles’ repertoire, but they would play it every now and again to kill some
time. It’s speculated Young McCartney wrote it about his own father, James, who
at the time was 64, written in a jazzier style, which would have been inspired by
the music he listened to as a child and the music his musician father....being a jazz musician. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Michelle”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>See above.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJqecxswCA">Get Back</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: Written during a loose
jam session, with the “get back to where you once belonged” line being inspired
by Harrison’s song “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J83611apwIU">Sour Milk Sea</a>,” written for Jackie Lomax (where Paul played
Bass). It was written as a parody to some racist attitudes held by some in the
UK, however, the final version of the song centers around Jo Jo and Loretta
Martin, both in the middle of transitions. Jo Jo is searching for a home and
Loretta is questioning her gender identity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RicaUqd9Hg">Twist and Shout</a>” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Please Please Me<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written By: Phil Medley, Burt
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About: Written in 1961 under
the name “Shake It Up Baby.” It was recorded by the Isley Brothers in 1962
under the name “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWRsJ-mDU5o">Shout</a>.” To capitalize on the success, Berns retitled the track
to “Twist and Shout,” taking advantage of the popular dance craze the Twist. It
peaked at #2 on April 4, 1964.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Goodbye; Penny Lane; Ticket to Ride]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBSpmoA8V78">Can’t Buy Me Love</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You Can't Do That / Can't Buy Me Love<br />cover art</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Please Please Me<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written By: McCartney<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">About: Written at the height
of Beatlemania, this song demonstrated how fast the Beatles worked. McCartney
wrote the song in January 1964 while touring with the band in Paris, where they
had a 19-day residency. At the end of January, they recorded the song in under
an hour, in just FOUR takes! It peaked at #1 on April 4, 1964.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A number one and number two on
the SAME DAY. Madness! No MANIA, Beatlemania!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywZqBGHDTlA">Hello, Goodbye</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Magical Mystery Tour<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">About: It’s about duality,
with a message to be more positive. Side note: Lennon did not like the song….AT
ALL. That or he was just a little upset this song was chosen over his song “I
am the Walrus,” which appeared on the album’s B-side (look up how an album
works, kids). This song peaked at #1 on December 30, 1967!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfxQ1oDiEJM">Penny Lane</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Magical Mystery Tour<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written By: Lennon &
McCartney<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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About: It was a short bus ride
around Liverpool that provided the inspiration for this song. The lyrics were
based on McCartney and Lennon’s childhood memories. The song was written and
recorded, but something was missing. The missing piece to the Penny Lane puzzle
was discovered upon Paul watching a performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concert
No. 2 in F Major, which featured David Mason on piccolo trumpet, prompting
McCartney to add in the trumpet part. Fun Fact: David Mason was hired to
perform the trumpet flourishes and solo on this song! This song peaked at #1 on
March 18, 1967! (*<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxO4nODCGD0">Click Here</a> to listen to David Mason talk about his experience with the Beatles).<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acxfOgPWUls">Ticket to Ride</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ticket To Ride / Yes It Is<br />cover art</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album:</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Help!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written By: Lennon &
McCartney<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">About: This tune was a sign of
the time, symbolizing the emerging youth culture, with sexually confident women
being a recurring theme within the Beatles’ music in 1965. Here, the tune is
about a women who can’t be tied down. Interestingly, this song featured one of
the heaviest rhythms heard in rock and roll up to that time, not to mention the
pretty innovative fade-out. McCartney said they “almost invented the idea…it
was quite radical at the time.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Arrangement #7: (Bruce Healey)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Love is All You Need (A
Tribute to the Beatles)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">[All My Loving; All You Need
is Love; Blackbird; Can’t Buy Me Love; Come Together; Day Tripper; Here Comes
the Sun; If I Fell; Lady Madonna; Let It Be; Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da; Something;
Yesterday]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">“All My Loving”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A8sOOKianA">All You Need is Love</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All You Need Is Love / Baby, You're a Rich Man<br />cover art</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Magical Mystery Tour<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written By: Lennon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">About: The song was
commissioned by Britain and required the Beatles to write a song to represent
Britain for </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Our World, </i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">which was the first live global television
link with artists from 19 nations representing their countries. Lennon
responded with a message he thought would be universally understood and
appreciated. The original song was recorded with an orchestra and background
singers. Care to guess who was one of the background singers? (Answer: Mick
Jagger). It peaked at #1 on August 19, 1967!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man4Xw8Xypo">Blackbird</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Beatles (The White Album)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written By: McCartney<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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About: This song was inspired
musically by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APNI2CC0k6A">Bach’s Bour</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APNI2CC0k6A">é</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APNI2CC0k6A">e in E Minor</a>, and was written as a tribute
to the U.S. civil rights movement. The blackbird of the title is meant to
represent a black woman, a song that was written from him to her, who was
experiencing the problems in the states. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">“Can’t Buy Me Love”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><i>See above. </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oolpPmuK2I8">Come Together</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Something / Come Together<br />cover art<br /></td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Album: </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Abbey Road<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Written: Lennon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">About: This song was written
in 1969 for the campaign of psychologist and pro-psychedelics activist Timothy
Leary, who was running for governor of California at the time. Leary’s slogan
was “Come together, join the party,” from which Lennon derived the title and
theme. Leary was then imprisoned on a pot charge, so Lennon gave the song to
the Beatles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRl1L2U6GY">Day Tripper</a>” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper<br />cover art</td></tr>
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Written By: Lennon & McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: It was October 1965, and the Beatles were just about to release
their album <i>Rubber Soul, </i>when they were told they needed to come up with
a single to accompany the album release (what..). Lennon and McCartney quickly
came up with this tune, reworking a blues number Lennon was working on earlier
that month. The song is in reference who have a “casual interest in drugs,”
hence Day Tripper. The song peaked at #1 January 22, 1965, but only for a short
while before Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” took its place. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY">Here Comes the Sun</a>” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Album: <i>Abbey Road<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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About: Harrison wrote the song while relaxing at Eric Clapton’s garden
(as one does). He took the day off from the Beatles to relax. While walking
through the garden, accompanied by one of Clapton’s acoustic guitars, Harrison
wrote “Here Comes the Sun.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_80s6S_7Vw">If I Fell</a>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Album: <i>A Hard Day’s Night<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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About: Lennon wrote the song with the assistance of McCartney, making it one of the few ballads Lennon would ever write for the Beatles (seeing as he
liked writing those rockers quite a bit more). This song is interesting, as it
contains a preamble—or intro verse that is not repeated anywhere else in the
song. In fact, it does not even sound like the rest of the song—pretty neat. In
classic Lennon style, he wrote this song on the back of a Valentine’s card. (someone
keep this man away from Hallmark). This tune also went #1 shortly after being
released in the UK. (of course it did)<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: McCartney found inspiration from a boogie-woogie tune by
Humphrey Lyttleton called “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5odaPQ0eVo">Bad Penny Blues</a>,” and drew this vocal styling from
Fats Domino. The concept of the song is taking the Virgin mother and applying that concept to the hardships faced by women raising a family and making ends meet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s something interesting: unlike all the
other singles released, “Lady Madonna” was the first to not accompany an album
release….how ‘bout that! Oh, and this one also peaked at #1 on the charts…how ‘bout that x2!<o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYfEBY9NM4">Let It Be</a>” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Album: <i>Let It Be<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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About: This song was written during the difficult <i>White Album </i>sessions.
The “Mother Mary” mentioned in the song is often speculated as the holy mother,
but is in fact a reference to McCartney's own mother, Mary, who died when he was only 14.
The opening lyrics heard in this song refer to a dream in which she appears to
him. On April 11, 1970, this song peaked at the #1 spot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da<br />cover art, Italy</td></tr>
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Album: <i>The Beatles (The White Album)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Written By: McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: The phrase “ob la di, ob la da” is a Nigerian phrase that means “life
goes on.” It was often said by McCartney’s Nigerian friend, Jimmy Scott, who was
a conga player from the London club scene. McCartney worked hard at trying to
make this song the Beatles’ next single, but it was not turning out the way he
wanted. After SEVERAL grueling rehearsals, the band ended up with three
different versions. McCartney settled for the second, which appears on this album.
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Written By: McCartney<o:p></o:p></div>
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About: In 1968, Lennon was going through a divorce with his first wife
Cynthia, and spending a lot more time with his new girlfriend, Yoko Ono. The divorce
was understandably hard on Lennon’s five-year-old son Julian. McCartney was
close to Julian and spent time each week with him. One day while driving,
McCartney came up with the line “Hey Jules, don’t take it bad,” later changing
the name to Jude. The rest is history. This song peaked at #1 on September 28,
1968!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Let It Be - Beatles</i></div>
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<b>SOLD OUT</b></div>
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Saturday, February 15, 2020</div>
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7:30 PM</div>
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The Village Theatre</div>
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Canton, Michigan</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Facts courtesy of <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Scapelliti, C. <i>The Beatles: The Story Behind Every Album & Song.
</i>Harris Publications, Inc. New York. 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Michigan Philharmonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05551091152787537509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-20673140203378424562019-12-17T20:44:00.001-05:002019-12-17T20:44:38.913-05:00DID SOMEBODY SAY CHRISTMAS??<br />
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DID SOMEBODY SAY CHRISTMAS?? Oh no, I see your panic, you
can’t believe it’s almost Christmas and you ARE so behind in EVERYTHING. Where
has the time gone?? Oh boy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is for all of you who are not done shopping or who have
yet to start shopping! Sure, you can Amazon order gifts or you can fight the
crowds at the stores, but do you REALLY want to risk your items NOT coming in
on time or the stores not having the correct items in stock because you’re a
Last Minute Lenny or Lucy and cannot get your ducks in a row this time of year?
(not attacking you, just stating facts here). I have something that can get the
job done. Something that can really provide that WOW factor for your family or
friends. This something, my dear Phil friends, is the gift of music. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The gift of music, you say? Yes, I say, the gift of music.
Sounds a little hoaky, but it’s not. Concert tickets are a great replacement
for gifts that may end up getting re-gifted or sitting in the closet. Don’t ya
wanna give someone something that’s going to be useful and meaningful? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the beautiful Inn at St. John’s
Chapel in Plymouth, Michigan, the Michigan Philharmonic will be performing
their <i>Miniature Masterpieces: A String Serenade. </i>The oh so wonderful,
Nan Washburn, has put together a unique show, combining various composers,
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Gustav Hoist? Gustav Hoist! His <i>Brook Green Suite, H. (190)
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turns into a tarantella-like finish, will start the show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Moving right into the folk theme, and not looking back, we
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be there to perform alongside. HOW COOL. Although he is not the only composer
alive out of the composers whose pieces the Phil is playing, he IS the only one
coming and performing LIVE with the orchestra. Which is even cooler. (Yes, jab
at you Paquito). Not only is Stuart an accomplished composer, violinist, and
violist, having graduated from the University of Michigan, he is also no
stranger to the Michigan Philharmonic family. He was once a part of the Youth
Orchestra! One of our golden children hath returned to us! Welcome back! <o:p></o:p></div>
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of his new orchestration of <i>Amazing Grace</i>. Just saying, you can witness
a little slice of history for a small lil price (info below). People probably
didn’t know, at one point, that they were watching Mozart…….just saying….<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Michigan Philharmonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05551091152787537509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-30571099059065595192018-12-05T21:09:00.001-05:002018-12-05T21:09:59.919-05:00In A Winter Garden.....Behind the Bushes...I mean Scenes<a href="https://media.buzzle.com/media/images-en/gallery/botany/trees/1200-493238552-boxwood-bushes.jpg"><img height="424" src="https://media.buzzle.com/media/images-en/gallery/botany/trees/1200-493238552-boxwood-bushes.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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My name is Holly. I have had the privilege of being the Michigan Philharmonic's intern for the last 6 months. I am a current Madonna University student finishing up my Music Management degree. At Madonna, I am part of the University's Chorale, under the direction of Kevin Cushman. I am extremely lucky to know and work closely with him, as well as Nan Washburn.<br />
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Beth Stewart, Executive Director Extraordinaire for the Phil, asked me to tell you a little story.<br />
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It all started many moons ago, 198 to be exact (give or take), when one called Kevin Cushman of THE Madonna University, told his chorale that they would be a performing a piece by the one and only Libby Larson....but the excitement didn't stop there.<br />
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Not only would we be performing a piece where the actual composer was alive and willing to come to the performance (I'm looking at you Mozart), but we would be joined by two other choruses and the Michigan Phil themselves. Whaaaaaat!! Exciting times in the big city!<br />
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As part of the Phil marketing team, I had heard plans in the making. It seemed so far away...<br />
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Fast forward to August 28, 2018: our very first chorale rehearsal. T-3 Months Until Performance:<br />
I walk in to see a cheery-faced Kevin Cushman by the door and am greeted by a warm "Hello Holly." Now, see, Mr. Cushman and I go waaaaaaay back. Like a whole 3 semesters back. Needless to say we have become pretty close pals and are quite the power team, if I say so myself! On a side note, he also thinks I'm the funniest person alive.(Don't ask him though...he might deny knowing me, he's such a jokester!)<br />
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Anyways, as the new semester music was being passed out, we all received a brand new purty blue book with the title <i>In A Winter Garden </i>plastered over the front cover... we were all intrigued, but didn't know what we were getting into....haha<br />
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Once the summer season was over, the Phil team and I focused on the upcoming season. The Naniversary season opener came and went, same with the Philharmonster Mash (both were amazing, so sorry if you missed them, but 9/10 chances I told you get tickets....not to play the blame game...)<br />
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So..yeah... the first rehearsal with the Larson piece....yeah, that was something, for sure. Let's put it this was, it was rather tricky and quite challenging, full of difficult rhythms and no clear direction (at the time anyway). It was something we definitely needed to spend the majority of our rehearsals practicing......and we did.....I don't think I've ever heard so many people say panicked "WHATs" in my life, but no worries, we got SO much time!<br />
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And suddenly it was November. The super-California, even-keeled Phil marketing team was ON TOP OF THINGS. Venue? Check. Libby Larson? Check. Yeaaaaaah, we got this!<br />
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I do want to talk about the time the soloists came into rehearse with Madonna's choir the first time. Noelle Jacquez was the first to come in. I knew Noelle from coming into the Phil office every now and again. I was excited to see her and was extremely BLOWN AWAY by this woman's voice. She came to talk to me after, but I couldn't pick my jaw off the ground fast enough....that or I was just super starstruck and couldn't look such talent in the face. (no one embarrass me and tell her that).<br />
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The other soloists were just as talented when we met them a week later. It's amazing how talented some people are. The soloists are 150% hearts eyes. 😍<br />
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During this whole process, I kind of acted as the middleman, not like a messenger middleman because Nan and Mr. Cushman talked all the time, but the middleman that knows all the secrets. (Secrets including pre-show pizza and ticket information....I'll come back to earth now)...<br />
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Up until the week of the show (November 30), there were still tricky spots. Frustration lingered because we thought "we should have this by now!!!!" By this time, Nan came to conduct, and with her guidance along with Mr. Cushman's, wow! It's amazing what their instruction (and patience) did for us (They are nothing short of wizards)<br />
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I do want to mention one spot in particular that even gave us trouble at our 4pm rehearsal the DAY OF the show....It was a part with an Ahhhh. It just wasn't working for us. Do we even want to talk about frustration? 3 hours before the performance and we can't get it!?!? OH MY GOD HELP (good thing we were in a church)<br />
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8pm, first half, intermission and then <i>In A Winter Garden. </i>As usual, we pulled it together and killed the piece. KILLED IT. Even that darn Ahhh?!?! YEAH we got him too, brother! Go us!!<br />
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Just like that the piece was over; the one we worked so hard on...for weeks/moons if you will. Everyone's hard work definitely showed in the final performance and was reflected in Mr. Cushman's, Nan's and even Libby's faces (who were either really relieved or extremely happy). It was absolutely lovely!<br />
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This entire experience was definitely one to remember and I am absolutely thrilled to have been a part of it. It could not have worked out better, for me anyway, that I happened to be a part of the Phil Fam and the Madonna Chorale at the same time. It made this experience so much better, truly knowing how much work went into it on both ends. I am very grateful for these opportunities and will remember them 5ever! (I'd say forever, but 5ever is longer 😊)<br />
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My name is Holly, this is my story, In A Winter Garden....Behind the Bushes...I Mean Scenes. (oops, I did it again!)<br />
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I know he was working under a Sorcerer, but I think he was trying to learn to be a Conductor. Have you seen this movie? (Disney's <i>Fantasia </i>for those of you that did not know). He is working with music and keeping items in time and letting them know when to come in? Tell me I'm wrong!<br />
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I'm sure if Mickey knew Nan, he would leave the mean, boring, old Sorcerer, to study under the nice, fun, young (and super hip) Nan, one that wouldn't get mad at him for being creative--but one that is all about creativity and F U N!<br />
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Some of you might be thinking: "Okay Holly, that's all fine and dandy, isn't conducting just waving a stick and looking good? I mean how hard can it be?" and to you I say nay-nay, Dear Reader, please be patient and don't be silly!<br />
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Conducting is a hard, complex job that not all people can master. The word 'Conductor' is defined as "the art of directing the simultaneous performance of several players or singers by the use of gestures." By the USE OF GESTURES. GESTURES, PEOPLE.<br />
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They're not TELLING people what to do, they're GESTURING to them to let them know what to do. Not only that, they need to follow and keep track of the music...of ALL the sections?! Okay, sorcerers, slow down. But of course, this is all on top of waving a little stick and looking good. You weren't completely wrong, but you were wrong enough for me to fight for these everyday musical Sorcerers.<br />
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How many Harry Potter fans do we have out there? You know the part when Harry goes into Ollivander's to get his wand and he's told that "you don't choose the wand, the wand chooses you"? It is very much the same for conductors. You don't choose the baton, the baton chooses you. When you hold the right baton in your hand, you know....or so I'm told. (I'm not a sorcerer...or a wizard for that matter). Wait there's not just one kind of baton? haha NOPE.<br />
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But, but, but let's not forget that a baton is not just a stick Conductors wave around for funsies, they serve a purpose. Let's talk about the technical definition really quick: "A baton is a stick used by conductors to enlarge and enhance the manual and bodily movements associated with directing an ensemble of musicians." SEE, not JUST any old stick, but a stick that enlarges and enhances things. How magical!<br />
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I bet some of you don't even realize how many different styles and sizes of batons there are..(look that up, it's fascinating). Sure, any amateur could run out in the yard and grab a stick and be fine with it, but a conductor will use something that fits them and their style of conducting perfectly....some even have a snazzy little case or might only even pull it out for special conducting occasions....BECAUSE THEY'RE PRECIOUS. ---><br />
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IN FACT, you have an opportunity to hear it first hand from Nan herself--at Nan's talk on the art of conducting and more importantly, about being a Conductor!<br />
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the calendar doesn't lie, it's close, oh dear!</div>
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It's the mash, the Philharmonster Mash,</div>
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Come to the Mash, it will be a Plymouth smash.</div>
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at the Mash, it'll be here in a flash!</div>
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It's a smash, the Philharmonster Mash!</div>
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From her home lab, located Plymouth east,</div>
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she sits there marking each and every piece.</div>
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she'll leave her lab and finally head</div>
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To the mash, the Philharmonster Mash,</div>
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The Phil Mash, it will be a Plymouth smash.</div>
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The Phil Mash, it'll be here in a flash!</div>
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go to the mash, the Philharmonster Mash!<br />
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seeing Nan's secret costume (finally done).</div>
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So bring a friend, or bring two,</div>
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The Philharmonic wants to see you!<br />
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The scene will be rockin', you'll dig the sounds,</div>
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Geff Phillips will speak, the orchestra will astound,</div>
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you'll sit and listen, then get up and dance,</div>
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don't be a fool, and come take this chance</div>
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Come out of your coffin and into the light,</div>
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Come see us for tickets or visit our website,</div>
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See you at the mash, the Philharmonster Mash.</div>
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The Phil Mash, it will be a Plymouth smash,</div>
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get tix to the mash, the Philharmonster Mash.</div>
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so soon is October 27, our excitement elevating.</div>
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For you, dear Phil Fans, this mash was meant too,</div>
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when you get to the door, tell them Holly sent you,</div>
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to the mash, the Philharmonster Mash,</div>
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at the Phil Mash, it will be here in a flash,</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-41005922605043780002018-09-19T14:56:00.001-04:002018-09-19T16:20:59.836-04:00Nan Series: Hector Berlioz & Samuel BarberHere we are with another week in the Nan Series! As we near the season opener, we will continue to focus and learn all about the composers/pieces Nan chose for her 20th NANiversary Concert!<br />
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If you attended the Pop-Up party, you may have heard a little bit about these composers and their pieces from Nan herself. I'm here to sort of be Nan's echo and maybe throw in a few other things here and again...<br />
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Here we go, but first, let me set the scene!<br />
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PICTURE THIS:<br />
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The room is dark, candles are lit, the mood is set. Everyone waits in anxious anticipation to here Nan speak about the upcoming season.....and then,<br />
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Nan gets up in front of a room full of Phil Fans with her presentation slides set and ready to go, the title reading MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC, 73RD SEASON, 2018-2019: THE 20TH NANIVERSARY SEASON.....it's just glistening on the screen and the crowd goes wild.<br />
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Nan turns to the audience, with a smile that goes on for MILES. She is ecstatic and it is infectious. I don't think I stopped smiling once and I don't think there was a moment I didn't think "dang, Nan is the coolest." (I even said it out loud to Andrew Brauer, the MPYO Manager, who totally agreed with me).<br />
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Here she is introducing us to the Opening Concert line-up. She mentions two fantastic composers, Hector Berlioz and Samuel Barber. Now whether you know them or not, this is still an "ohhh-ahhh" moment. Nan hand-picked these pieces for a reason.....let's learn a wee bit more.<br />
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The name Hector Berlioz, might ring a bell for you, but if it doesn't no worries! I am here to save the day!!!!!<br />
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Hector Berlioz, the super lax and super handsome devil pictured left, is a 19th Century Romantic Composer who was born on December 11, 1803 in France. He was 1 of 6 kids, but only two others made it into adulthood.<br />
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In 1815, right before making his First Holy Communion, Little Hector has his first musical experience. He was called forward by the priest to receive his sacrament. He felt so undeserving to be called up first, but also felt honored that the priest would choose him. Hector recalls hearing several maidens begin to sing, and it filled him with such "mystical and passionate emotion" that he broke down in front of everyone. Never before had he heard something so beautiful. He felt as if the "heavens were opening up" for him." It was an "incomparable beauty that sprang from the heart."<br />
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How beautiful is that? He truly has a way with words (and you'll find out a way with music too!)<br />
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Soon after that in 1816, Hector learns to play the flageolet (pictured to the right), where his first attempts at composing began. Obviously it didn't take him long to get the hang of it, because in 1817, just one short year later, he wrote his first composition for 6 instruments, entitled <i>Pot-pourri. </i>Unfortunately, the piece is lost... hmmm a little strange, is the piece even real????? Just kidding, I believe you Hector, you're the man!<br />
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Later that same year, Hector learns to play the flute, so he just becomes a man of many hats. (Fun Side Fact: Nan also plays the flute...twins!). He composed 2 quintets the following year for the flute and strings. I just want you all to keep in mind that Hector did all of this before he turned 15. Makes you really think about what you did when you were 15.......not that.......but you're still great!! Don't worry!!<br />
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He actually went away to Paris to study medicine. It wasn't until 1821, that he discovers Gluck, a composer in his own right. Hector then spent most of his time researching Gluck's scores and even hand-copying them....that's a true fan! How many of you can say you copied the sheet music to your favorite artist's or band's songs?!<br />
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Soon after he hears Spontini's music for the first time (another fantastic composer and conductor). It was then that Hector decided to devote himself and his life to music.<br />
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He composed many, many pieces over the course in his career and even took up CONDUCTING. Hmmm who else do we know that plays the flute and conducts?! I'll let you sit on that....<br />
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Let's talk about the piece really quick that will be featured at the concert:<br />
<i>Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9</i><br />
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It was written in 1844 and first performed in Paris, France. It was intended mainly for concert performance, made up of themes from one of Hector's operas <i>Benevuto Cellini, </i>even featuring music from the opera's carnival scene. Super fun theme, super fun piece....No link attached because you'll just have to come October 5 to find out for yourself how super great it is.<br />
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Next up, a man right here from the good ol' U S of A: Mr. Samuel Barber.<br />
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Samuel Barber, born in West Chester, PA on March 9, 1903 is considered to be one of the most expressive representatives of the lyric and Romantic trends of the 20th century. And rightfully so, you'll see what I mean:<br />
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The man pictured to your left learned piano at an early age and began composing soon after. In 1924, he entered the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where, in addition to piano and composition, he studied singing and conducting too. Conducting...? Do you smell that? I smell a trend....<br />
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After graduating in 1934, he dedicated his life to composing, even establishing a name for himself. Samuel's overture to <i>The School for Scandal </i>put Sammy on the board.<br />
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The man loved to experiment with different sounds and techniques. Samuel wrote his <i>String Quartet </i>that gained extreme popularity in the United States as well as Europe. It was performed under the name <i>Adagio for Strings </i> with the NBC Orchestra performing it, under the direction of Arturo Toscanini.<br />
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He wrote many, MANY pieces. So many pieces and not enough time to mention them all. But let's mention one:<br />
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<i>Violin Concerto Op. 14</i><br />
The piece was written in 1939 and contains 3 movements. It was actually written because someone commissioned Samuel to write it. Not that the man didn't put his heart and soul into it, he was just paid upfront to do it.<br />
But alas, another great piece was born and yet another piece you'll have to come hear in person on October 5........<br />
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It is obvious to see why Nan chose these two composers...they are so interesting and have so much in common with her!!! (Whether she knew it or not, fate brought them all together)<br />
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Just another thing to look forward to on the Phil's opening concert: The 20th Naniversary.<br />
October 5, 2018<br />
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Plymouth<br />
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Tickets available NOW at <a href="http://www.michiganphil.org/">www.michiganphil.org</a>.<br />
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Facts courtesy of:<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-25584191631654550782018-09-13T10:50:00.002-04:002018-09-13T11:36:00.720-04:00NAN SERIES: Nan Fun Facts!September 12, 2018<br />
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It's Nan Season!! Let's be real, every reason is Nan Season, especially when you're Nan...but this season is especially about Nan, as it is her 20th Season with the <a href="https://www.michiganphil.org/">Michigan Philharmonic</a>.<br />
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Anyway, with the upcoming season quickly approaching us, it is only right that we focus these next few blog posts on our loving and oh so wonderful Music Director and Conductor, Nan Washburn.<br />
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This week we have a list of 10, count 'em 10 FUN FACTS that let you and yours get to know Nan just a little bit better!<br />
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Enough jib jab, let's get crackin'!<br />
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1.) How many <i>Sound of Music </i>fans do we have out there? The correct answer is all of you because it is by far the greatest and most beautiful movie ever created...don't fight me on that. Well, Nan's "break-through performance" and one of her most memorable was playing "Climb Every Mountain" as a flute solo in her Juanamaria Elementary School music program. The talent showed early and clearly never stopped. Go Little Nan Go!<br />
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2.) And the talent goes beyond music. Why, whatever do I mean? Well, Nan won a talent contest in the 6th grade for riding her unicycle. HER UNICYCLE. You read that right.<br />
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3.) What is Nan's favorite color? I know you're dying to know and contrary to the red shoes and white ensembles she often sports, her favorite color is BLUE. What a twist!<br />
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4.) When most people think of Nan and conducting, they think "oh she was BORN to do this" and "she must have come out of the womb conducting." Well, believe it or not, Nan didn't take her first conducting class until she was 30. Better late than never I always say. Good choice, Nan!<br />
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5.) Calling all cat-lovers! Nan has a love for those creatures too, and is especially partial to all-black and Siamese kitties.....and wouldn't you know she has one of each!<br />
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6.) When she was a professional flutist, she thought conducting was for those who couldn't play a musical instrument well enough...obviously Nan figured this one out on her own, but let's pretend she didn't: And to that I say nay-nay, Nan!! Go conduct!! Look at her being all great at the flute AND becoming a conductor! #talent<br />
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7.) Once Nan realized she could add another hat to her collection, Nan first began conducting flute choirs, first in college and then later, with her own flute students! ...and NOW? Full orchestras. Can't stop, won't stop, Nan!<br />
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8.) <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Despite having a messy desk (her words, not mine) filled with
partially completed projects in her home office, she is very systematic and
meticulous about marking her scores. She uses a Sharpie pen for meter changes,
red pencil for instrument entrances/sforzandos/fortepianos, blue pencil for
phrase markings/fermatas, a yellow highlighter for tempo markings/mutes/pizzicato/arco
notations, and No. 1 pencils for everything else.... Well to be fair, Nan, you don't have time to clean, when you're too busy being great!</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">9.)</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Before she gets to the fun part of creating
concert programming (choosing the pieces and soloists), she puts together a
detailed budget for every performance with all the rehearsals and rates for
hiring each musician.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Then she does a
budget for buying or renting each piece of music for the season. It goes to show that a conductor does more than just stand up on a podium waving a baton and looking good, there's a lot of thought that goes into the planning and most of it rests on Nan. Thank a Nan today! (Specifically our Nan....Nan Washburn...I don't know how many Nan's you know..)</span><br />
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10.) <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">While often asked “what is your most memorable
performance?”, it is hard to pin down. So many concerts, so much great music,
but if pushed, she might have to say that it’s the two performances she’s done
of Beethoven’s 9</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Symphony with this orchestra—such a big production
with a large orchestra, full chorus, soloists and that powerfully beautiful and
transformative music! </span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">There you have it, folks! 10 super FUN and super INTERESTING facts about Nan!</span><br />
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It is obvious that these 10 little facts are just a few things that make Nan, Nan! She's full of fun facts and stories that I could go on for days about, but alas we all have things to do, like attending the Pop-Up Party...<br />
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Yep that's right, by the time this blog is posted, we will be hours away from the annual Pop-Up Party to celebrate the beginning of the Philharmonic Season. The party is open to all and it is a perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with other Philharmonicers as well as chat with Nan....and maybe learn a few more fun facts about her! (Pop-Up Party details at the end of the post..almost there!)<br />
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Oh, one more fact we know for sure:<br />
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11.) She LOVES the Michigan Philharmonic<br />
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If your love is as big as Nan's, come support our upcoming shows and events, all posted on the <a href="https://www.michiganphil.org/">Michigan Philharmonic's website</a>. These things are not possible without the love and support from our audiences!<br />
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Pop-Up Party Details:<br />
September 13, 2018<br />
7 PM<br />
@ PARC<br />
650 Church St. Plymouth, MI 48170<br />
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See you there and Happy Pop-Up Partying!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Contrary to what you might think, Dr. Seuss did NOT create this instrument. If he did, no doubt it would be spelled SEUSSaphone and be a pretty wacky looking instrument, having 4 or 5 bells of the instrument going every which way and featuring a super fun character playing it. (He would probably also write some snazzy lyrics to go with the music, containing the rhymiest of rhymes, naturally). AM I RIGHT or AM I RIGHT?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6FMsGffURE">sousaphone</a> is a type of tuba that contains a large, flared adjustable bell, pictured below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pretty little thing shown above is a brass sousaphone. It is one of the lowest brass instruments. To the plain eye, it looks just like a tuba. Well, technically it IS a tuba, but there is a difference. And a fairly obvious physical difference when one sees them side by side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A tuba is a brass instrument that contains 3-6 brass valves and a broad bell (the bell being the large opening of the instrument) typically facing UPWARDS. . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">FUN FACT: it is the BIGGEST instrument in the brass family as well as the LOWEST; and it plays in the bass pitch. It is also one of the LOUDEST, if featured in an orchestra. WOW, what can't this baby do?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let's talk about the sousaphone one more time, a little more in depth:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A sousaphone is, as mentioned, a type of tuba, with their wide bell pointing FORWARD, above the player's head. It is said that the sousaphone is easier to play whilst standing, which is why you'll see this bad boy being played in marching bands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">FUN FACT: this instrument was named after composer and bandmaster John Philip Sousa (see, NOT Dr. Seuss). Pictured BELOW↙:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The handsome devil pictured above ↑ was an AMERICAN-BORN composer. He was born in Washington D.C. in 1854 and died in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1932. I know what you're thinking... WHY does this man's name sound SO familiar?? Well, this guy wrote a little song called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mRn9chmRAY">Stars and Stripes Forever</a>, maybe you've heard of it! Not only did he write this super iconic and super American song, he also fought for our country! #RESPECT </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(Cue <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0">Aretha Franklin</a>!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyway, now you know the difference and a little more about the sousaphone (which you may not have actually known was the sousaphone)! So similar, but oh so different! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BUT, GET THIS, the tuba was named after a man called John Tuba... can someone say COINCIDENCE?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just kidding, we have<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> Sir </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">Wilhelm Friedrich Wieprecht and Sir Johann Gottfriend Moritz to thank for that instrument! Thanks, gents!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Next tie you're at a football game or an event with a marching band, keep an eye out for the sousaphone! Impress you friends with these awesome FUN FACTS!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Who doesn't love a good fun fact, or two, or three?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The more you know!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fun facts about Tuba vs. Sousaphone courtesy of:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Enjoy these fun facts about some of the world's favorite composers!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plus, who doesn't love a good fun fact, am I right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">*Each composer name has a link! As you read, listen to these composers! You may recognize a few of the pieces!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.) <span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 24px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloXRhesab0">Gioachino Rossini</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">wrote the aria <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIgldON7_w4">Di tanti palpiti</a> </i>while waiting for his risotto to finish cooking in a restaurant in Venice, Italy.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"> Just for the record, it takes between 12 and 17 minutes for a chef to create an entree from the time it is ordered. This means that it took Rossini to compose most, if not all, of this piece in that time period. When you got it, you got it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10.) Oh, you don't know <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7_m1om82o4">Felix Mendelssohn</a>? </span>Have you ever heard of a little play called <i>Midsummer Night's Dream? </i>Yes, Mr. William Shakespeare wrote the play itself, but our dear Mr. Mendelssohn wrote the music for it.....not once, but twice! Twice? What? Yep, twice! Once upon a time, Mendelssohn's friend, Thomas Attwood, lost the original Overture manuscript for <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEkcP8lZvZA">Midsummer Night's Dream</a>. </i>It was the ONLY copy. Oh, but no worries! Instead of freaking out, Mendelssohn just rewrote the entire piece from memory. The two also remained friends. What a guy! We all need a friend like Mendelssohn!</span></span><br />
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Tomorrow is Michigan Arts Advocacy Day! We stand with the arts
because we understand the important role that the arts play in society on all
levels. Whether your attending a museum, a gallery, or a Michigan Philharmonic
concert, you are supporting the local arts. It is important to support
creativity in and around your community to ensure that the arts thrive across Michigan.
For many years the arts have relied on patrons to support works that you enjoy
every day, and funding today is no different. One of the biggest funders of the
arts is the State. The State knows the impact that the arts has on the economy
and supports the arts because of such. You can read more about the impact of
the arts on the economy and a community here: <a href="http://www.creativemany.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fast-Facts_V4.pdf">http://www.creativemany.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fast-Facts_V4.pdf</a>.
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Luckily the proposed 2019 Michigan Budget has the $1 million
one-time funding from the previous budget carried over to this year, but
Creative Many is pushing for increased funding for the MCACA (Michigan Council
for the Arts and Cultural Affairs) to $12.5 million. Even if you can’t join us
in Lansing tomorrow, you too can help fight for the arts by contacting your
lawmakers. You can follow this link to find all the ways to support the arts: <a href="https://creativemany.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2692ade5856ed83d5b391ddc3&id=a1ea49118d&e=3524097f9c">https://creativemany.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2692ade5856ed83d5b391ddc3&id=a1ea49118d&e=3524097f9c</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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We stand with the arts and @CreativeMany to support the arts
and culture in Michigan. Join the conversation using the hashtags #ArtsMeanMore
and #CreativeMIVotes and share why art is important to you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-60227913050596538822018-04-04T13:13:00.001-04:002018-04-17T13:56:22.723-04:00Cabaret<br />
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entertainment featuring music, dance, drama, or recitation, that is distinguished
by the performance venue which is most often a pub, restaurant, or nightclub
with a performance stage. The entertainment—performed in front of an audience
who is often dining or drinking—is done by an ensemble and often but not always
oriented towards an adult audience. Early cabarets in 16<sup>th</sup> century
Paris were much like the ancestors of the modern restaurant. Although there was
no formally programmed entertainment, the customer might sing if enough wine
had been consumed during the meal. In the 18<sup>th</sup> century the </span><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">café-concert</span></i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">or </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">café-chantant </i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">appeared which
offered food and wine like the early cabarets but also featured music, singers,
and musicians. The cabaret continued to evolve, becoming a venue that combined
music and entertainment with political commentary and satire. Competition from
Music Halls and later motion pictures forced cabarets to put on more complex
and spectacular shows. Although other cultures like Germany, the Dutch, and the
British developed similar cabarets, it was the French cabaret scene that was
imported to America in 1911 by Jess Louis Lasky—founder of Paramount Pictures.
The American cabaret clubs turned to different styles due to the influence of jazz
music and the big band scene, and Chicago cabaret especially peaked during the
20s where they were often featured as speakeasies and steakhouses during the
Prohibition Era. The American cabarets never developed the social commentary
level of its French predecessor, and the cabarets were soon overtaken in
popularity by rock concerts, television variety, shows, and comedy theaters.
Cabaret survives today in Vegas-style dinner shows, drag performances, and
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Philharmonic is certainly not underground, and our concerts can be enjoyed by all
ages, but we are throwing our own Cabaret Caf</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">é
April 14<sup>th</sup> at 7:30pm with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Danzones
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South American coffees and liquor, and a whole bunch of fun. </span><span style="font-family: "Baskerville Old Face",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-33205967732876809152018-04-04T12:33:00.000-04:002018-04-17T13:56:22.663-04:00Tango<br />
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of music that accompanies the tango style of dance whose present forms can originated
in the Río de la Plata during the mid-19<sup>th</sup> century. While there are also
styles that originated in Cuba and Spain in the 19<sup>th</sup> and early 20<sup>th</sup>
century, all forms stress the influence of African communities on the tango
dance and music, as well as the use of instruments and techniques brought by
European immigrants. In its early years the tango was mostly played by and for the
lower classes, but in the 20s tango spread in popularity across Europe, then
the United States, and was soon considered a more respectable form of music and
dance performed by and for the upper and middle class. This led to the “Golden
Age” of tango music, often considered to be from 1935 to 1952. During this
period tango music was performed by <b>orquestas
tipicas</b>—orchestras that specialized in popular music of the time. These
groups often included over a dozen performers. The orquestas tipicas existed very
parallel to the big band era of the United States, with the most popular band
leaders like Osvaldo Pugliese and Carlo di Sarli recorded many pieces with
their orchestras. Tango nuevo came to
dominate the later age of tango, with composers like Ástor Piazzolla trying to
create a more academic form. This style of tango music sought to break classical
tango forms and create a jazz-fusion style. One of the most recent styles to
emerge is the neotango style which features anything from a subtle to a dominant
electronic influence pioneered by groups like Tanghetto and Gotan Project. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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celebrate the rhythm, passion, and soul of Latin music and feature performances
from Principal Cellist Amy Kuras and vocalist Kathryn Calzone. The orchestra
will be playing music from Ástor Piazzolla and Leonard Bernstein to Gloria Estefan
as well as a piece by our special guest composer Ricardo Lorenz. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-61274804634326199382018-04-03T12:46:00.000-04:002018-04-03T12:46:11.067-04:00Ricardo Lorenz<br />
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composer Ricardo Lorenz is praised for his fiery orchestrations, harmonic
sophistication, and rhythmic vitality. His compositions have been performed by
many orchestras around the world, and Ricardo has served as Composer-in-Residence
in several programs as well, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Armon</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">í</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">a Musicians Residency Program, the Billings
Symphony, and the Music in the Loft chamber music series. Ricardo Lorenz has
resided in the United States since 1982, but he has always kept close ties with
Latin America. While he was Interim Director of the Indiana University Latin
American Music Center he established a network of composers from Latin America
and compiled the sourcebook Scores and Recordings for the Latin American Music
Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was nominated to receive
the 1996 Best General Reference Source Award by the Association of Recorded
Sound Collections. He’s also worked with many well-known Latin-American
musicians including Tito Puente, David S</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">á</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">nchez, and
Claudia P</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">é</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">rez. He holds degrees
from and has taught at both the University of Chicago and Indiana University, and
is currently Associate Professor of Composition at Michigan State University. The
Michigan Philharmonic will be performing Ricardo Lorenz’s piece <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Habanera Science</i> during the April Concert
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Danzones y Tangos: A Cabaret Caf</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">é </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">on April 14<sup>th</sup> at the P.A.R.C. at 7:30pm. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-64697544194924752722018-03-20T13:36:00.003-04:002018-03-20T13:36:34.940-04:00Music In Our Schools Month<br />
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students, and communities from around the United States promote the benefits of
music education programs in schools. Started as an advocacy day in 1973 by the
National Association for Music Education, it grew to become a month-long
celebration by 1985. The Michigan Philharmonic is proud to support music
educators and continue music education in not only our progressive programming,
but also through our community outreach and education programs in the schools.
Every year the Michigan Philharmonic works with regional school districts to
organize the CLASSical Music Partnership. This unique music program is designed
to introduce 3<sup>rd</sup>, 4<sup>th</sup>, and 5<sup>th</sup> grade students
to classical music and the instruments that make up the orchestra. Developed in
collaboration with educators to complement standard curriculum, the goals of
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Give students the experience of live
performances with professional </span></li>
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great </span></li>
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arts and humanities in a well-rounded education and that’s why we promote March
as Music In Our Schools Month. Join us on March 28<sup>th</sup> for the 100
Women Strong 3<sup>rd</sup> annual fundraiser as we celebrate the power of
women in support of women education. #MIOSM #MusicConnectsUs</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-82932187961352904132018-03-08T13:39:00.000-05:002018-03-20T13:35:08.507-04:00Happy International Women's Day!<br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">At the Michigan
Philharmonic are dedicated to supporting and promoting music by female
composers. The Michigan Phil highlights these composers not just because the
composers are women, but because the music they compose is innovative,
influential and dynamic. All these women were successful because the arts were
a part of their early education.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">This month, you have the
opportunity to support MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS and the educational programs of the
Michigan Philharmonic by joining us On March 28th for our 3rd annual 100 Women
Strong fundraiser - celebrating the power of women in support of music
education. This is how we, at the Michigan Phil, #PressForProgress, - how do
you? #IWD2018<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-13580863428546373682018-03-06T11:33:00.000-05:002018-03-06T11:33:11.537-05:00Patrick Johnson<div class="MsoNormal">
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regularly throughout the Midwest as a solo, chamber, and orchestral pianist. In
the summer of 2014, he performed with the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. Other
2013-14 performances included chamber recitals on the seasons of both the
Lansing Symphony Orchestra and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, as well as
solo recitals in metro Detroit and at Michigan State University. An avid
orchestral musician, he is Principal Piano for the Michigan Philharmonic and
the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. He is featured on over forty recordings. Now in
his eleventh year as a sacred musician for the Archdiocese of Detroit, he is
organist and music director at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Hazel Park. Patrick
received degrees in piano performance from the University of Michigan and
Michigan State University, as well as a master’s degree in music theory at
Michigan State University, where he is currently a doctoral candidate in piano
performance and an instructor of music theory. Patrick will be joining the
Michigan Phil as featured soloist on Peggy Glanville-Hicks’ <i>Etruscan Concerto for Piano and Chamber
Orchestra</i> (1954) during our “Tchaikovsky Spectacular” on Sunday, March 18<sup>th</sup>
at the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth.</span></span></div>
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is perhaps one of the most important female composers of the 20th century. Born
in Melbourne to an English father and New Zealand-born mother. Encouraged by
her mother—an amateur singer and artist—Peggy began composing at the age of
seven. She studied composition at the Albert Street Conservatorium, leaving
Australia afterwards to study at the Royal College of Music in London (a
traveling scholarship she had been awarded additionally allowed her to study in
Vienna and Paris). Peggy Glanville-Hicks was the first Australian (and one of
the youngest composers represented) to have their music performed at a concert
for the International Society of Contemporary Music. Glanville-Hicks moved to
New York in 1941 and several years later began her career as a respected critic
and commentator on modern music when she published a review of an ISCM festival
held in Copenhagen in 1947. Basing herself in the United States, Peggy gained
prominence as an “exotic” composer and advocate of performance of new music. Glanville-Hicks
served on the junior council of the Museum of Modern Art as well as the
director of the Composers’ Forum. Via these positions she initiated several
concerts to premiere and promote new music and contributed over 100 articles to
the 1954 edition of Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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scholar and reviewer of music, Glanville-Hicks was still breaking barriers and
pushing the envelope in her compositions. The Transposed Heads (1954)—an opera
commissioned by the Louisville Philharmonic Society—solidified her status as an
important composer of her time as well as expressed her interest in Indian
music and promoted the fusion of Eastern and Western composition. Glanville-Hicks’
interest in the relationship amongst music forms continued well in to the 60s
when she was awarded grants to study the relationships among music forms in the
West, the Middle East, and Asia as well as an award devoted to research on the
traditional music of Greece. Glanville-Hick’s opera Nausicaa (1960) illustrated
this interest when it was performed at the Athens Festival in 1961 with an
imported company of Greek-American singers. This performance was broadcast in
the USA and received universal praise and recognition for “its lyricism and
ingenious orchestration”. Later works of Glanville-Hicks were primarily ballets
often created with the assistance of New York choreographer John Butler.
Glanville-Hicks’ composing output was greatly limited when a pituitary tumor
robbed her of her eyesight later in life. Major surgery in 1969 to remove the
tumor restored her eyesight but resulted in a loss of smell. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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life, Peggy Glanville-Hicks returned to Australia permanently in 1975. Her fondness
for the Asian inspirations of younger composers led to her being a consultant
for the Asian Music Studies at the Australia Music Centre in Sydney. She
received an honorary Music Doctorate from the University of Sydney in 1987, and
passed away in Darlinghurst, Sydney at the age of 77. Peggy Glanville-Hicks is
an important mid-twentieth composer who blurred the culture divides of
composition, and the Michigan Philharmonic is excited to be performing her <i>Etruscan Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra</i>
(1954) Sunday, March 18<sup>th</sup> during our “Tchaikovsky Spectacular” at
the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Recently announced by the Michigan School Band &
Orchestra Association was the student placements for the 2018 All-State
Ensembles Program. This year the program—via recorded auditions—selected from a
pool of 2,614 students to fill 393 slots in the programs five ensembles. Our
very own Weston Welch, concertmaster for the Michigan Philharmonic Youth
Orchestra, is among the student placements. Weston Welch, a junior violinist from
P-CEP, earned a spot on the All-State High School Orchestra. Weston along with
five other students from P-CEP joined the rest of the All-State High School
Ensembles in Grand Rapids late January where they rehearsed for two and a half
days with nationally recognized conductors before performing at the Michigan
Music Conference. Congratulations to Weston Welch as well as all the other student
placements for this years All-State Ensembles Program!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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described as both “lush and distinctive”, Grammy-nominated composer <b>Zhou Tian </b>(JOH TEE-en; Zhou is his last
name) has had his works performed by leading orchestras and performers across
the United States and the world. Raised in a musical family (his father was a
commercial composer in China), Zhou started playing piano in recording sessions
and arranging all kinds of music when he was 12 years old. Zhou, originally
from Hangzhou, China, studied at Shanghai Conservatory, Curtis Institute of
Music, Julliard School, and USC Thornton School of Music but his style is not
restricted by borders, culture, or language. </span></span></div>
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seamless blend of cultures that connects performers and audience members on a
higher level. Known for not only his classical compositions but for also his
film, dance, and crossover music, Zhou has earned an Honorable Mention for his
Jazz Composition <i>Duet</i>, critical
acclaim for his filming scoring in the major Chinese feature film <i>Eternal Beloved</i>, and his <i>Concerto for Orchestra </i>was also
nominated for a 2018 Grammy Aware for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. </span></span></div>
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Zhou will be joining the Philharmonic for our Tchaikovsky Spectacular concert
on March 18<sup>th</sup>. Zhou will be joining Music Director and Conductor Nan
Washburn for a pre-concert chat where they will discuss—among other things—his
piece “A Thousand Years of Good Prayers” that the Philharmonic will be
performing during the Tchaikovsky Spectacular. </span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="text-indent: 36px;">Lonnie Reed, a Texas native, recently finished his Master’s in Vocal Performance at the University of Michigan, School of Music. Lonnie served as tenor section leader at First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor, MI, where he has been one of the featured solo artists in all of the ministry’s fundraising events and concerts, which included Camille Saint-Saens’ Oratorio de Noel. Lonnie will conclude his time at FUMC as tenor soloist with Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="text-indent: 36px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">As he continues his studies at the University of Michigan, Lonnie received private voice instructions from the gifted performer and scholar Dr. Scott Piper. Under his direction, Lonnie was featured as a soloist for the School of Music’s Chamber Choir Fall Concert in 2013, as he rendered a choir/duet performance of “Soon ah Will be Done/I Wanna Die Easy” by Craig Hella Johnson. During that same Fall term, he was featured on a combined choir and orchestral work composed by Christopher Theofanidis: Here and Now, performed at the historical Hill Auditorium.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="text-indent: 36px;">He has performed for the Arbor Opera Theater’s 15th Anniversary Gala where he sang the role of Basilio in a scene from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro and as Arturo in a most notable sextet, “Chi mi frena in tal momento,” from Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti. Lonnie was previously featured as a tenor soloist in a performance of Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass in May of 2015; and, with Arbor Opera Theatre, where he sang the role of Gastone in the company’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata in June 2015. Come hear Lonnie</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="text-indent: 36px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">"Rock, Pop & Soul" concert are songs straight from the artist like Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are” or Selections from Michael Gore’s </span><i>Fame</i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">. Other pieces, however, are medleys or collections that have been arranged by a more recent composer. But what is an arranger? Arranging music can often be confused with orchestrating music and less often confused with composing music, but the distinction is very clear.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Composing music of course is the creation of music from nothing. The bringing together of ideas from within the mind of the composer to create a new piece of art. Whereas orchestration is the assignment of notes from a previously composed piece to new instruments to make the composition accessible to a wider variety of performers, arrangement is the reimagining—to a degree—of a previously composed piece of music. Where arrangement does make use of orchestration techniques, it is a more in-depth process that also uses reharmonization, paraphrasing, and changes in development to add variety to an already existing melody.</span></span></div>
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</style>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14448512910176655996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692964986047337065.post-59564211029151860442017-11-04T10:00:00.000-04:002018-02-20T10:32:55.590-05:00Hail to the Veterans!<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8px;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Pairing the music of conflict against the voices of innocence, the Michigan Philharmonic is excited to feature three children’s choirs during our “Hail to the Veterans” concert. The largest of the choirs is the Detroit Children’s Choir. Made up of over 300 children, their diverse collection of members come from many cities in Southeast Michigan. In addition to having the opportunity to perform on a plethora of stages in the metro Detroit area, choir members also receive training in music literacy, sight reading, and vocal techniques. Joining us as well is Plymouth’s own Main Street Opera Children’s Chorus. Located just upstairs from the Philharmonic at P.A.R.C., the Children’s Chorus plays an important role in the performances by the Main Street Opera Theater. The third choir joining us will be Our Lady of Good Counsel’s own Plymouth Counselors Youth Chorale, an ensemble for the elementary and middle school students from the parish and school. Additionally, the Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra–Sinfonia will be joining the Philharmonic for a side-by-side performance during our “Hail to the Veterans” November 10</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><sup>th</sup></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"> concert. </span></span></div>
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