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Category Archives: Music
Happy!
Wonderful presentation today of Happy Songs by Eric Barnes. All loved this video of Happy by Pharell Williams!
US student helps reinvent 300-year-old cello with 3D printing, lands offer on Shark Tank
Thanks to Bob P. The instrument can be printed, assembled and fine-tuned in under 24 hours. A young engineering student in the US has helped turn a high-school experiment into a new business by blending 3D printing and modern materials … Continue reading
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Town Hall honoring the late Wier Harman and Skyline resident David Brewster
Kate Nagle-Caraluzzo, Executive Director, Town Hall Seattle (thanks to Mary M.) It’s been two years since Wier Harman, our friend and former Executive Director of 17 years, passed away, and I’ve been thinking about the ways his presence still lives … Continue reading
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Seattle Girls Choir at Skyline’s Performance Hall
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The Balourdet Quartet
Thanks to Dan S: Getting to know “our” Balourdet Quartet.
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Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%
Source: Monash University Listening to music when you are over 70 years of age has been linked to a 39 per cent reduction in the risk of dementia, according to a Monash University-led study of over 10,800 older people. The study, led … Continue reading
The Evolution of Classical Music From 1689 to 1935
Thanks to Bob P. Lord Vinheteiro performed a seamless piano composition that featured the evolution of classical music from 1680 through 1935. As with many of his videos, the talented musician looked straight at the camera as he played.
Just The Way You Are
Hope you got go to Eric Barnes’ presentation today. Love the lyrics to this song! I’ll try to post a few more including Piano Man. Let me know your favorites! (Also I hope we can get an upgraded sound system … Continue reading
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This superintendent 3D prints violins in her office so every student can play in the orchestra. They cost just $50 each
from GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. Dr. Laura Jacob, superintendent of the California Area School District in Coal Center, Pennsylvania, has 30 3D printers in her office. While she does enjoy 3D printing as a hobby, these printers represent a mission … Continue reading
St. James Cathedral’s youth choir camp performs at Skyline
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Piano players on Johnny Carson’s show
Ed note: I miss Johnny, do you?
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We’ll meet again – who’s who at Colbert Finale
Thanks to Kate B.
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The Garden Song
Thanks to Bob P. Ed note: Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and John Denver (and of course Peter, Paul & Mary) all recorded the “Garden Song”, though they were not the first. Seeger was known for performing it live and helped … Continue reading
IN PERSON: Stomp and Shout: The Untold Story of Northwest Rock & Roll
When July 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm (from Humanities Washington, thanks to Mike C.) Where: Skyline Seattle; 725 9th Ave; Seattle, WA 98104 Northwest Rock & Roll’s historical highpoints are well documented—in the late 20th century, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and other … Continue reading
Skyline Strummers put on a great show!
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Bruce Springsteen’s opening comments
May 14, 2025 MANCHESTER (thanks to Pam P.) Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour in Manchester, England. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in … Continue reading
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Dr. Francis Collins sings with Renee Fleming
I think we’d all agree that these are Hard Times – thanks for your service to humanity Dr. Collins.
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Drawing, making music and writing poetry can support healing and bring more humanity to health care in US hospitals
by Marlaine Figueroa Gray Assistant Investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, University of Washington The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the deep need that people feel for human touch and connection in hospital settings. Having relatives peering … Continue reading
How Jimmy Carter’s love of music helped launch his presidential campaign
By Abi Inman (thanks to Pam P.) July 21, 1978: President Jimmy Carter greets Willie Nelson, left, after watching the star country and western music singer perform in a concert at the Merriweather Post Pavillion at Columbia, Md. Charles Tasnadi/Associated Press … Continue reading
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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!
Get up and go
Thanks to Jim S.
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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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