Natalie, over on Music Matters Blog, has posted a review of How Sweet the Sound, my newest collection of sacred arrangements. Â She begins by talking about her performance of the first piece at her local music teachers’ meeting: I had […]
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Augsburg Fortress has published a new collection of my arrangements entitled How Sweet the Sound. The late intermediate collection consists of many well known hymn tunes as well as some newer, very interesting ones. Included in the collection are the following titles
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Lisa Lukas is a composer friend of mine in California. I met her on one of the piano teaching forums and we’ve shared ideas back and forth now for quite a while. Lisa has won several awards through Composer Today as
When I was in my undergrad program, I discovered a book entitled The Unanswered Question by Leonard Berstein. I found it at a book store, bought it, then discovered that it was actually the text from a lecture Bernstein gave
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After introducing my Irish Celebration piece to teachers, many have written in to tell me that they are doing a “World Music” themed recital this year. Â I am so excited for all of you teachers who are doing this because
I’m going to modestly suggest that some of my new pieces might fit this “winning” recital pieces category. 😉 Seriously, I have gotten good feedback on these pieces and do appreciate those of you who give new music and new
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I have used a random number generator to pick the winners of the Irish Celebration giveaway. Â And the winners are: Ruth Manweiler (#15) Julia (#13) If you both would email me your mailing address, I will mail you a copy
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After posting my students’ Jingle Bell variations, someone asked me to elaborate on how I record my students and then post to YouTube. There are a number of great posts out there about recording your students, so I’ll just give you
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AMF Institute is pleased to announce that the submission deadline for International Fellowship Program has been extended to February 1, 2010. The fellowship provides complete financial coverage for tuition and housing for orchestral instrumentalists, guitarists, pianists, opera singers, one composer,
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Don’t forget to enter the Irish Celebration giveaway. Â You have until Friday, January 15th at noon to enter by commenting, blogging, or tweeting about the piece. Â Enter by leaving a comment on this post: Irish Celebration Giveaway. Susan Paradis has
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The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
