Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a highly regarded composer of music during the Classical era…and that is simplifying his contributions greatly. With over 600 compositions, Mozart is one of the most enduring and popular composers ever, and many of his works are still played worldwide today.
Baptized Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, he was born on January [...]
Michael Bitz, an adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University, recently won a national competition with his idea of helping students learn academic subjects while creating their own record labels. Mr. Bitz will now attempt to bring his ideas to schools across the country as the first recipient of the fellowship awarded by Mind Trust, an [...]
Read more >>>“Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.” ~ Jim Henson, television producer and puppeteer
Did you know that March is National Music in Our Schools Month? It began as a single statewide celebration [...]
The beauty of the sounds coming from the piano played by Miss Jennifer Lin is magical. Jennifer was 14-years old in this video, and she speaks of how she is able to compose music in her mind and play it instantly…this is profoundly amazing! Jennifer has been Oprah and ABC World News Tonight and her [...]
Read more >>>“Is it not by love alone that we succeed in penetrating to the very essence of being?” This is a quote by the renowned Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of the 20th century. Stravinsky received recognition not only for his compositions but also for his [...]
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