Category Archives: Music

The five “masketeers” and pianist perform for us

Having fun and music, these fab five perform to help with fundraising for the Employee Appreciation Fund (EAF) – the lyrics are below Our staff are jolly good fellows Their efforts keep us mellow So do their friendly “hellos”   … Continue reading

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Nature’s music

Thanks to Marilyn W.

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What a voice

Thanks to Paul T!

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So much to say about the fly!

Thanks to Mary Jane F. for reach out to RBG!

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John Denver & the Muppets sing Home on the Range

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Flash mob — children perform

Thanks to Donna D!

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Covid inspired music to lift your spirits

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This should make your day

Thanks to Dorothy W. and Linda W. To say the cellist is a man outstanding in his field is almost correct… certainly, he’s a man who’s out-sitting in his field. He is: Stjepan Hauser, a Croation cellist. His performance of … Continue reading

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The sound of silence

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Art Garfunkel’s blind friend who inspired “Sound Of Silence” tells his story

Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound Of Silence” is one of the best songs of all time and was inspired by Sanford “Sandy” Greenberg, Art Garfunkel roomate and best friend who lost his vision. Sanford released a moving new memoir named “Hello Darkness, My … Continue reading

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Don’t miss this guitarist!

Ed note: I love to listen to Julian. He literally can joyfully play anything. If you would eat dinner at the Opera, you may have heard him playing in the lobby area there. Thursday, July 30 at 1:30pm–Spotlight: Virtual Performance: … Continue reading

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Hang on Ruthie, hang on

Wishing well for RBG, from Mary Jane F. Click here: https://youtu.be/bQ8JQGpsi4A

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Love and loss

Thanks to Linda W. Today is the birthday of choreographer Donald Byrd AND composer Emmanuel Witzthum. To celebrate, we’re sharing a full dress rehearsal recording of one of their collaborations: Love and Loss. This video is open to the public, so please … Continue reading

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Surprise opera in a school

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Flash mob -1812 Overture

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Stay forever young

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Joan Baez (2020) for all the Heroes

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Lift Every Voice – the Black National Anthem

How about having this anthem sung after the National Anthem at major sporting events where African American athletes predominate.

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Sound of — Corona

Thanks to Gordon G.!

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Bolero Juilliard

Thanks to Mike C.!

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Some stories have a happy ending

Thanks to Pam P.!

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Tom Moore, U.K.’s 100-Year-Old Hero, Is Awarded Knighthood For Fundraising Walks

Thanks to Sand J. for letting us know about this hero who has inspired all of Britain. Capt. Tom Moore, the British World War II veteran who raised more than $39 million to support health workers by walking 100 laps … Continue reading

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Bernstein, the greatest 5 minutes in music education

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Praise in the midst of trouble

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How to be a choral director!

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