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Category Archives: Music
Jingle Bells at the Performance Hall by the Northwest Firelight Chorale
Ed note: Hope you didn’t miss this outstanding group which we haven’t seen for a few years. Hope they’re back in 2025!
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Pete Seeger – voicing “Forever Young”
Pete died at age 94 in 2014, an activist and musician until the end. This song was written by his friend Bob Dylan.
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January 11 7:30 PM at Benaroya Hall – Resounding Love Gospel Choir
Resounding Love Center for the Arts was born in early 2020 out of a simple desire to bring the best aspects of a church-based gospel music experience to a radically inclusive, open-and-affirming global space. Our work of … Continue reading
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Jazz Has a New Home in Seattle. One Caveat: The Place Is ‘For Lease.’
By Eric Olson in the NYT – Reporting from Seattle (thanks to Sandy J.) The nonprofit Seattle Jazz Fellowship has carved out a performance space in the historic Globe Building — for now — and is putting its economic model to … Continue reading
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I Sang at Hundreds of Funerals. This Is What I Learned About Grief.
Singing not only helps allow it to move through the body but it alchemizes what grief can become. By Lauren DePino in the NYT Magazine Since I first started singing as a little girl, I yearned to become some incarnation of … Continue reading
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Juneteenth
On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation … Continue reading
Today is the birthday of Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, who was killed by a chekist (Soviet secret police officer). In 1916 he composed “Shchedryk” or “Carol of the Bells”, based on a Ukrainian folk song.
Click here to view! (Thanks to Pam P)
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Advent Music at St James Cathedral
Thanks to Mary R.
Global Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party
Thu 12/7 at 7:30 PM | $20-$25 | In-Person & LivestreamGlobal Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of the globally renowned Klezmer superstars, The Klezmatics. On the first night of Hanukkah, Town Hall … Continue reading
Singing is good for you. Singing with others may be even better.
By By Alexandra Moe in the Washington Post (thanks to Joan C.) The choir met on Wednesdays in a London church, and if the Tube was on strike, it took Hazel Hardy two buses across the city to get there — … Continue reading
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Swingin’ on Friday night
Hope we have more gatherings like this at Skyline. Great to see so many there — both staff and residents and guests!
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Hope you didn’t miss the show last night!!
NW Firelight Chorale: “Ain’t Misbehavin” (Naughty & Nice songs from the 20’s and 30’s) Here’s just a brief taste of the fun! Can’t wait for their next visit.
Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” – an anthem for retirement communities
Thanks to Bob P. for sending this along. Many artists have recorded this song. My favorite versions are those by Bob Dylan and the band and by Pete Seeger singing with a youth group. May God bless and keep you … Continue reading
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The Mission – Soundtrack Suite by Ennio Morricone
Ed note: If you have some moments listen to wonderful music, please listen – and consider finding the movie to stream on demand. It stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons and Liam Neeson. The photography of Iguazu Falls is fantastic. … Continue reading
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“Jazz Intoxication” bill is introduced in Washington State Legislature on December 22, 1933.
Thanks to Bob P. Ed note: I suspect that looking back 90 years from now, our current legislators may look as silly, but hopefully not as racist as those of1933. From HistoryLink: On December 22, 1933, amid growing fears over … Continue reading
Can you guess the Christmas carol?
Ed note: This was posted 6 years ago on the blog. Do you remember?? Answers are below–don’t peek! Move hitherward the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief Listen, the celestial messengers produce harmonious sounds Nocturnal timespan … Continue reading
Concert tonight in the Performance Hall – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
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National Veteran’s Day concert from the National Cathedral
Thanks to Bob P. (Note: the concert will be at 4 PM Seattle time) National Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, celebrate their indomitable spirit and triumph over adversity, and recognize … Continue reading
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The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition this Sunday
Thanks to Mary M.: a non-ticketed free event for Opera buffs The Metropolitan Opera Laffont CompetitionWashington District Sunday, November 13Benaroya Hall | Nordstrom Recital Hall200 University Street, Seattle Competition beginning at 10:00 AM Additional Details: This is a free, non-ticketed event There will … Continue reading
Seattle Chamber Music Rehearsal at Skyline
Thanks to Diane S. This coming Thursday, from 2:30 to approximately 5 PM, there will be an open rehearsal of one of the pieces which will be played the following evening at the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival in … Continue reading
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