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 | 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...
by Communications | May 5, 2023 | Education
Classical music has been a significant part of the world’s cultural heritage for centuries, and likely will continue to be for many more centuries to come. Its beauty and complexity have captivated audiences worldwide, but its impact on our local communities is...
by Communications | Sep 15, 2022 | Composer Biographies, Education, September Birthday Bash Donation Blitz
Born: September 21, 1874 in Cheltenham, EnglandDied: May 25, 1934 in London, England (age 59) Gustav Theodore Holst (born Gustavus Theodore von Holst) was the eldest of two children of Adolph von Holst and Clara Cox, née Lediard. He was an English composer, arranger,...
