by Communications | Aug 30, 2026 | Education
“I’d love to go to the symphony sometime, but I don’t know anything about classical music.” We understand where that feeling comes from. Classical music can feel like it comes with a surprising amount of homework. There might be composers with names you may or may not...
by Communications | Aug 24, 2026 | We Will Rock You
It’s a blanket statement, but it’s generally safe to say that there’s a lot going on in a Queen song. What often starts as something simple quickly becomes layered. Take something as simple as voices— one voice becomes three, then ten, and then what sounds like...
by Communications | Jan 23, 2025 | Education, History
Adapted from the program notes for Symphonie Fantastique, written by Jane Girdham Berlioz is recognized for his imaginative and expressive use of orchestral instruments, and hisinterest extended into writing a treatise on orchestration, which was first published in...
by Communications | Sep 10, 2024 | Education
Minimalism in music is an intriguing style that invites listeners to engage deeply by doing more with less. Using repetitive motifs, gradual changes, and a focus on simple patterns, minimalist music often evokes profound emotions in an unexpected way. One of the...
by Communications | Aug 19, 2024 | Education
Ludwig van Beethoven is a name that resonates with music lovers around the world. Often celebrated for his later symphonies like the Fifth and the Ninth, Beethoven’s journey as a symphonic composer began with a piece that might not get as much attention but is just as...
