tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51908676242768017372024-02-18T19:36:45.628-08:00MVYSO: Music for Fun, Music for LifeSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-12650963473795346032013-07-23T01:29:00.001-07:002013-07-23T01:29:16.158-07:00Music from CampThis year we have an exciting range of music from cartoons movies, including The Lion King, The Incredibles, and Brave. This blog will just feature samples of the music you will work on at camp:<br />
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There will also be ensemble music that your coach will pick. I personally would love to hear the Sailor Moon Theme song, or The theme to Batman: The Animated Series. What would you like to hear?<br />
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Last year we did our first ever Costume Contest, and it was so fun, we are doing it again!<br />
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We ask that the kids come dressed as their favorite cartoon character, whether it's Snow White or Bugs Bunny.<br />
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Though you might want to think twice if you are considering a cape.....<br />
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I will be dressing up as random characters through camp as well, just to give you a little inspiration. ;)<br />
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So, I will see you at camp!</div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-66652692877000734212013-06-15T00:25:00.000-07:002013-06-15T00:25:07.769-07:00Maple Valley Youth Symphony Summer Camp 2013Welcome to Maple Valley Youth Symphony's Summer Blog!<br />
We are getting ready for this years Summer Camp,<br />
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It is going to be better than last years camp, when we has a record breaking 140 students!<br />
This year we have even more fun planned, with <b>music</b> from famous animated movies, <b>folder decorating</b> and <b>costume contests</b>, <b>professional guest performers</b>, and <b>coaching each day</b> for each instrument.<br />
The goal of MVYSO is to create an atmosphere in which children can learn excellence in music, make friends, and have a good time.<br />
We invite you to learn more about our program by visiting the website <a href="http://www.mvyso.org/Summer-Camp.html">here</a>, reading future blog posts, and contacting us with any questions.<br />
Below you can see a few highlights of last years music camp.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"Music Camp is like toilet paper-long and useful." - Hannah Crites, Bassist</span></b><br />
<br />Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-6235047139248664022012-09-21T20:02:00.001-07:002012-09-21T20:02:13.185-07:00Music Camp MemoriesThis year's Maple Valley Music camp was a success! It was fun, the kids were great to work with, and the musical development was fantastic.<br />
I thought I'd post a bunch of the photos that I took during the week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, as snow white/ lucy pevensie</td></tr>
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More posts soon!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-39038959447240242232012-08-05T12:14:00.002-07:002012-08-05T12:14:30.463-07:00How to Prepare for an Audition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Auditions can be scary, especaily if you don't know what to expect.<br />
As the fall approaches, many symphonies and groups will be starting again, and holding placement auditions.<br />
I used to be terrified of auditions, until I learned a few important facts.<br />
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1.) You CAN beat the nerves with a little bit of planning, and remembering the people listening to you want you to do well, they are on your side!<br />
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2.) Prepare your music so well that you can play in first thing in the morning without warming up, and at the end of a very busy day. Count the performances you do when you are not at your best as what to expect when you audition. This will lead you to raise up the level of your performance, and give you confidence.<br />
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3.) Auditioning is about being prepared, and then being confident enough to say "I did my best."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beating Nerves</b></span><br />
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Everyone has their own special recipe for auditioning, their own tips for success or ways to beat nerves.<br />
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<b>Exercise </b><br />
Get your blood pumping a few hours before you audition. Go swimming, jogging, do yoga or dance, but nothing too stressful. This will help your body feel comfortably tired, and you are less likely to get the shaky nerves.<br />
Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time to recover from the exercise before you audition!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holy Downbeat Batman! We're running---LATE!!</td></tr>
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No matter how your audition goes, there is always a feeling of let down after a stressful performance. So plan something fun for after your audition. Plan to go shopping, go to the library, treat yourself to ice cream, go to a movie, whatever is relaxing and a reward to you. This will help get rid of nerves too, because you'll have something to focus that nervous energy on.<br />
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<b>Eat Potassium and Vitamin B Rich Foods</b>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bananas are high in B vitamins, which calm down your nervous system.</td></tr>
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Eating a bannana or some dried apricots helps calm your body and stomach. They have potassium that helps your body process all that nervous energy. Taking a vitamin tablet might actually make your stomach upset if you don't eat a full meal with it, so water and fruit is a great alternative.<br />
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<b>Shake Out the Shakes</b><br />
Another is pretending to be a monkey and jumping up and down until you have used up most of the adrenaline that makes you shake.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">This has the added benefit of making sure you don't take yourself too </span><span style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">seriously</span><span style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">.</span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preparation</b></span><br />
<b>Start Now</b><br />
The time to start preparing is now, so that you won't have to cram all your practicing together at the last minute. 15 minutes a day of well planned practice over two months will stick with you forever, and reduce nerves, while a six hour practice session the day before your audition will likely freak you out, and only be stored in short term memory.<br />
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<b>Picking Your Piece</b><br />
Some people like to pick a piece that is new, so they work hard on it and it feels fresh. Others like to pick pieces that are comfortable and familiar, so they won't have to worry about messing up notes. I recommend preparing both a familiar piece AND a new piece, then picking the one that you feel the most comfortable using to represent your playing ability. This way you won't feel bored, or stuck when audition time rolls around.<br />
<b>Practice Your Audition</b><br />
Practice walking in, saying your name and what you will play, and then playing it all the way through-without stopping. Practice this in front of people-your mom or dad, your siblings, you dog, even a mirror. Once you are comfortable with this, ask the people watching you to start doing distracting things, whispering, making odd faces, even rattling plastic bags and wrappers and eating!<br />
<b>Scales</b><br />
Always practice some major scales at the beginning of your practice session. Most auditions will ask you to play a major scale so they can hear you tone. Aim for long, strong notes with little to no vibrato, for two to three octaves. Then speed it up and see if you can play it fast, comfortably.<br />
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<b>Sight-Reading</b><br />
Another way to prepare for an audition is to practice sight-reading. How do you practice sight reading? Isn't that kind of an oxymoron? Not exactly. The idea is to test you skills, and hone a system to make sight-reading easy for you.<br />
I will later be posting a blog on how to make your practice time more effective.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Confidence</span></b><br />
Once at your audition, the most important thing is to remember is to relax, and let what you can do shine through. If you make a mistake, do you best to keep going, and pretend you didn't make a mistake.<br />
Sometimes others will notice, and sometimes they won't. <br />
Have you heard the expression,"Fake it till you make it?" It really does work. If you pretend that you have confidence, others will believe that you do.<br />
Walk up to your audition with your shoulder straight, head held even with the floor, and look the judges in the eye. Smile even if you don't quite feel like it (it will send relaxing hormones through your body).<br />
Say your name and the piece you are going to play clearly.<br />
<b>Never</b> apologize before you begin to play. If you lower their expectations going in, they will remember that, and not how well you played. <br />
Stand up straight, with good posture, and pretend you are confident.<br />
Finally, remember that good or bad, you worked for this. Be proud of where you are, and don't worry about where you wish you were. You can always improve, but now is your time to say "This is where I am NOW."<br />
And when you are done, be proud of yourself, because you survived, and you did something hard!<br />
Way to go you!<br />
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Which means it's time for...MAPLE VALLEY MUSIC CAMP!</div>
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Camp begins August 13th, and its going to be pretty awesome, if I do say so myself. (smug)<br />
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Smaller ensembles will work on pieces chosen by the coaches...so you could be playing almost anything!</div>
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In the mornings there will be large group rehearsals, followed by sectionals, when you get to work on your specfic instrument, lunch, games and or/ time for hanging <span style="background-color: white;">out, </span><b style="background-color: white;">special guest performances, </b><span style="background-color: white;">and one more large group rehearsal</span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div>
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<b>Tuesday</b> and <b>Wednesday</b> there will be boomwackers to play during lunch.<br />
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<b>Thursday</b> is the day to <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">dress like an out of this world character (alien - lion, princess, faun, Jaba the Hut, whatever you think is Out of this world.)</span></span><br />
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Summer is time to relax, enjoy life, and pretend that fall is never coming. As a kid, part of summer was eating popsicles and then reading the jokes left behind on the stick. <br />
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In honor of summer, and popsicles, here are some instrument jokes. Please note that I love all the instruments, and this is all meant to be funny. I play viola and added more viola jokes than any other. Add your own in the comments!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Did you hear about the bassist who was so out of tune his section noticed?</span>
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<dd>To get away from the bassoon recital.</dd><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Percussion: </b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">If thine enemy wrong thee, buy each of his children a drum.</span><br />
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How many drummers does it take to change a lightbulb? None. There's machines that can do that now.
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Heard backstage: "Will the musicians and the drummer please come to the stage!"
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Piano: </b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">A note left for a pianist from his wife: Gone Chopin, (have Liszt), Bach in a Minuet.</span><br />
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Why did they say that the pianist had fingers like lightning? They never struck the same place twice.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">What do 4 trombones sound like at the bottom of the sea? A good idea!</span><br />
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<dd>Somebody who knows how to play the trombone, but doesn't.</dd><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">How do you get a trumpet player to play</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><i><b>fff</b></i><span style="background-color: white;">? Write</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><i><b>mp</b></i><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">on the part</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">How can you tell when a violist is playing out of tune? </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">The bow is moving.</span><br />
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How do you make a violin sound like a viola?<br />
Sit in the back and don't play.<br />
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Why are violin jokes so short?<br />
So violists can understand them.<br />
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Why are violas larger than violins?<br />
They're not. The violist's head is smaller.
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<span style="background-color: white;">What's the difference between a violin and a viola? </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">There is no difference. The violin just looks smaller because the violinist's head is so much bigger. </span><br />
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<dt>What's the difference between a violin and a fiddle?</dt>
<dd>A fiddle is fun to listen to.<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">How many second violinists does it take to change a light bulb?</span></dd><dd style="text-align: left;">None. They can't get up that high!
</dd><dd style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></dd><dd style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">When Someone is showing off....</span></dd><dd style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"> NO <i>please </i>keep playing.</span></dd><dd><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarcasm. It's not just for teenagers.</td></tr>
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</dd><dd><br /></dd><dd>Wocka wocka wocka! Also, string palyers should check out the fun website<br />
<a href="http://gottabeastringplayer.tumblr.com/">http://gottabeastringplayer.tumblr.com/</a>
</dd><dd>Have fun guys!</dd><dd><br /></dd><dd><br /></dd><dd><br /></dd><dd><br /></dd><dd><br /></dd></div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-26056997609011977912012-07-09T01:06:00.001-07:002012-07-09T01:06:22.922-07:00Summer Concerts: Seattle Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer is buzzing along, and maybe you want to catch a free concert before they are all gone! I've complied a list of some major FREE concerts you can attend this summer.<br />
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To begin with, I HIGHLY recommend:<br />
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">Seattle Chamber Music Society Presents:</span><br />
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<a href="http://seattlechambermusic.org/outreach/muts.html">Free Concert in Volunteer Park, Wednesday July 25 at 7 PM</a></h2>
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Antonín Dvorák <i>Sextet for Strings in A Major</i></div>
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Amy Schwartz Moretti, James Ehnes, Che-Yen Chen, Marcus Thompson, Robert deMaine, Andrés Díaz</div>
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Piotr Tchaikovksy <i>Souvenir de Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70</i></div>
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James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Marcus Thompson, Che-Yen Chen, Andrés Díaz, Robert deMaine</div>
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This 60-minute concert will be preceded by a musical instrument "petting zoo" at 5:30 PM.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">At <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/free-summer-concerts-schedule-at-ballard-locks-video">Ballard Locks</a></span></b><span style="font-size: 12px;">:</span></div>
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<strong>Free summer concerts 2012 schedule at Ballard Locks:</strong></div>
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June 2 - <em style="background-color: #ffe599;">Boeing Employees Concert Band</em> - marches, show tunes, and classics<br />
June 3 - <em>Cascadia Jazz Band</em> - jazz, Latin jazz, rock, and funk<br />
June 9 - <em style="background-color: #ffe599;">Highline Community Symphonic Band</em> - classical concert music<br />
June 10 - <em>Barneleikarringen</em> - Children's Scandinavian Dance<br />
June 16 - <em>Batucada Yemanja</em> - Brazilian music<br />
June 17 - <em>Elliott Bay Pipe Band</em><br />
June 23 - <em style="background-color: #ffe599;">Woodinville Community Band</em> - classical music, marches, show tunes<br />
June 24 - <em style="background-color: #ffe599;">Microsoft Orchestra</em> - classical music, pop<br />
June 30 - <em>Eastside Modern Jazz</em> - funk, Latin, jazz-rock fusion, contemporary jazz</div>
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July 1 - <em>85th Street Big Band</em> - swing hits from the 30s, 40s, and 50s<br />
July 4 - <em>Seattle Civic Band</em><br />
July 7 -<em> <span style="background-color: #ffe599;">Puget Sound Symphony Chamber Players</span></em><br />
July 8 - <em>Greenwood Concert Band</em><br />
July 14 - <em>Greenwood Concert Band</em><br />
July 15 -<em> Coal Creek Jazz Band</em><br />
July 21 - <em>Bambula</em> - traditional Brazilian and Caribbean music<br />
July 22 - <em>West Seattle Big Band</em><br />
July 28 - <em>Left Turn on Blue -</em> blues and swing<br />
July 29 - <em>Letter Carriers Band & Fraternal Order of Eagles</em></div>
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August 4 - <em>Cherie Blues</em> - blues, jazz, oldies, and R&B<br />
August 5 - <em>Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band</em><br />
August 11 - <em>Dukes and Diva</em> - a cappella quintet<br />
August 12 - <em>Mach One Jazz Orchestra</em><br />
August 18 - <em>Microsoft Jumpin Jive Orchestra</em><br />
August 19 - <em>Altaeus Woodwind Quintet</em><br />
August 25 - <em>Lynnwood Community Band</em> - big band music<br />
August 26 - <em>The Tempos</em> - big band music</div>
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September 1 - <em>Cowgirls Dream</em> - music from early cowboy movies<br />
September 2 -<em> Professor Gadget Sax Quartet</em><br />
September 3 - <em>Michael Clune & Sleep till Noon Band</em> - blues and rock</div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, san-serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://events.seattlepi.com/seattle_wa/events/seattle+free+music">This list</a></b></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">has several different types of concert, from blues to funk to rock, all in the Seattle area, all summer long.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And Finally, in Maple Valley, a series of concerts close to<a href="http://www.maplevalleywa.gov/index.aspx?page=331"> home</a>. </span></div>
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The Side Project<br />
<em>sultry pop music</em></div>
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Shaggy Sweet<br />
<em>rock-pop music</em></div>
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Rae Solomon<br />
<em>country music</em></div>
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<tr><td style="border-top-color: rgb(169, 203, 241); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; padding: 4px 4px 4px 9px;">Sunday, August 12</td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(169, 203, 241); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; padding: 4px 4px 4px 9px;">5:30 p.m.</td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(169, 203, 241); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; padding: 4px 4px 4px 9px;">Burgers & Blues Concert<br />
<em>soulful blues music and incredible burgers on sale throughout the concert</em></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-top-color: rgb(169, 203, 241); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; padding: 4px 4px 4px 9px;">Thursday, August 23</td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(169, 203, 241); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; padding: 4px 4px 4px 9px;">Concert 6:00 p.m.<br />
Movie 8:30 p.m.</td><td style="border-top-color: rgb(169, 203, 241); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; padding: 4px 4px 4px 9px;">Family Night Concert & Movie Under the Stars<br />
Illusion of Elvis music<br />
"Dr. Suess' The Lorax"</td></tr>
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<br />Any more local suggestions? I'd be glad to promote your local gig if you ask me to!<br />
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<br />Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-1024235475361515472012-07-05T14:59:00.000-07:002012-07-05T21:52:21.254-07:00Caring for Your Instrument: Summer EditionHappy Summer to all you music lovers out there!<br />
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It's going to be a warm weekend in Western Washington, so I'm here to give you a few instrument care tips.<br />
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1.) Alway CLEAN your instrument before you put it away!<br />
If it's string instrument, wipe the rosin off the strings, then wipe down the wood under the strings.<br />
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3.) DO check the humidity of your instrument.<br />
If you have a hygrometer in your case or handy, that's great! But if not, just check the general humidity of the area.<br />
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In Western Washington it will usually be around 40-30, if not higher. If it's below 30, your instrument is dry and may need a damp sponge in the case to add some moisture. Changes in the humidity can cause cracks, loose plates, stuck keys and pitch change. Check you your local instrument dealer or repair shop if you need more info on how to care for your specific instrument.<br />
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4.) DON'T Over hydrate or water your instrument. This is just as bad as under hydrating it. :)<br />
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5.) Bring your instrument into your local instrument repair shop for it's annual checkup. A good rule of thumb is: Go to the dentist twice a year, and the repair shop once!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYnRpWNMDA7JT5qI9GdDSJNpA4FgvekEUi3CBpNAUkXURQDbGoh26_AZ1CB7EKwRmhyphenhyphenx_tbJUkAwg6sBaWMUTD4BHseZ2rm9cvXqt3EStKcikBbvqWm2jcaEfDSjmTizvKfE269qbb8k/s1600/cleaningcloth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYnRpWNMDA7JT5qI9GdDSJNpA4FgvekEUi3CBpNAUkXURQDbGoh26_AZ1CB7EKwRmhyphenhyphenx_tbJUkAwg6sBaWMUTD4BHseZ2rm9cvXqt3EStKcikBbvqWm2jcaEfDSjmTizvKfE269qbb8k/s200/cleaningcloth.jpg" width="200" /></a>6.) Check with a repair shop before using a polish on your instrument! ALL STRING PLAYERS please do NOT use any polish or any knid on your instrument. Polishes, even those "meant" for fine stringed instruments, slowly add to or stripp away the original varnish. This can cause great damage. Use a bit of water and a microfiber cleaning cloth (or an eye glasses cloth) to clean your instrument, and if it's not shiney enough, rub the instrument with your hand, and the oils from your hand with give it a nice luster.<br />
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Take good care of your instrument, and it will take good care of you!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-58340628115560068062012-06-25T20:31:00.003-07:002012-06-25T20:31:15.421-07:00So I made the first of a few quizzes I'm working on. It may not be 100% accurate, but it's fun!<br />
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Leave a comment below with what instrument you are!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-40128840122358298832012-06-05T02:16:00.004-07:002012-06-05T02:16:42.685-07:00How to Pick A Music Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #bf9000;">Band camp</span>, <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Fiddle Camp</span>, <span style="color: blue;">Choir Camp</span>,<span style="color: orange;"> Rock Camp</span>, <span style="color: red;">Theater Camp</span>,<span style="color: #351c75;"> Classical</span>, there are SO many types of music camps to choose from. So how do you pick the camp that is a good fit for you?<br />
First there are some questions you need to ask yourself.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuh4JIyLkSpOQQ_Gl4fPa77YFlJeTaTWeJG-wXWV7YZhfHxlJQlZRfMoBY43QByLLA5Cr_PgzyuCr6qoW6kOJ2K5QqzLQj0iNR30pTBsHR4dTx3A_X08eN0d8CclTI0Km_41iS7EX-b4/s1600/DSC_0641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuh4JIyLkSpOQQ_Gl4fPa77YFlJeTaTWeJG-wXWV7YZhfHxlJQlZRfMoBY43QByLLA5Cr_PgzyuCr6qoW6kOJ2K5QqzLQj0iNR30pTBsHR4dTx3A_X08eN0d8CclTI0Km_41iS7EX-b4/s200/DSC_0641.JPG" width="133" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">1.) What do I want out of a camp?</span></b><br />
Do you want to learn something new? Improve existing skills?<br />
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If you are comfortable playing classical, do you want to learn to play blue grass or rock, or do you want to study classical music at a more intense level?<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2.) Do I want to play or study?</span></b><br />
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Then other camps have tons of social time, and you have to provided your own intensity. There isn't a right or wrong answer; you don't have to go to an intensive study camp to have a positive learning experience, and you don't have to go to a less intensive camp to make friends and have fun.<br />
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Some camps are day camps, some last a week, and some last for six weeks. Some camps, such as<a href="http://camp.interlochen.org/"> Interlochen</a><span id="goog_1979161087"></span><span id="goog_1979161088"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a> in Michigan, and<a href="http://www.nysmf.org/google.html?gclid=CImUm5rTtrACFWQKRQodkTzI7g"> NYSMF</a> offer both a one week, and a six week option.<br />
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You need to figure out what fits with your summer plans, and fall goals.<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">4.) Do you want to travel to a different state or country, or stay closer to home? </b>There is a lot of world out there to explore, and sometimes learning music in new environments can help you grow more than you thought possible. On the other hand, sometimes being so far away from what is familiar can be a burden.<b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b><br />
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To Stay in <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Washington State</b></span>, Check out <a href="http://libarts.wsu.edu/music/camp/csc/">WSU's Cougar String Camp and Piano Camp</a> in Pullman, or any of <a href="http://icicle.org/">Icicle Creek's great music programs</a>. They range from chamber music, to solo camps, to symphonic camps, to even music theater camps.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdJ3cImAWmyJqmaEyD1kGBtlaoHE-n2KcMtJsvJ73ERJjvw1Qf0VOGuH-WvyU5ipUgf_CK2y5Xq5Cqk4_UNPhlrQe4WJ_Uu9CtsnorywVxXXNjBwtA6ASzBS4mX_dzkzr8ioi64wIDlk/s1600/EMF+Page-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdJ3cImAWmyJqmaEyD1kGBtlaoHE-n2KcMtJsvJ73ERJjvw1Qf0VOGuH-WvyU5ipUgf_CK2y5Xq5Cqk4_UNPhlrQe4WJ_Uu9CtsnorywVxXXNjBwtA6ASzBS4mX_dzkzr8ioi64wIDlk/s200/EMF+Page-8.jpg" width="200" /></a>And to stick even closer to the<b><span style="color: #38761d;"> Seattle area</span></b>, start with <a href="http://www.tysamusic.org/EMF.htm">Tacoma Youth Symphony's camp</a>, <a href="http://www.mvyso.org/SUMMER-CAMP--10.html">Maple Valley Youth Symphony's Camp</a>, <a href="http://marrowstone.syso.org/ms/index.html">Seattle Youth Symphony's camp</a>, or <a href="http://artsedwashington.org/events/bellevue-youth-symphony-orchestra-summer-camp/">Bellevue Youth Symphony's camp</a>.<br />
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For more help picking the right camp for you, visit you local music store, and they will have some brochure's you can check out.<br />
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There are even more music camps options at <a href="http://www.musicworksnw.org/whatweoffer/camps.html">Music Works website</a>, and at <a href="http://www.theinstrumentalist.com/pages/The-Instrumentalist/2012-Guide-to-Summer-Camps-and-Clinics/">The Instrumentalist</a>.<br />
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I've gone to music camps, sometimes had a great time, and sometimes not. I can't guarantee that following these tips means your camp experience will be great, but I honestly think it can help. Besides, as with all music, your get out what you put in. Have a great summer!<br />
Have any tips for finding the perfect music camp? Post 'em below! Seriously, someone comment!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-39525539173744000532012-05-29T14:59:00.000-07:002012-05-29T15:01:59.201-07:00Summer...the death of practicing?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a musician, I know how hard it can be to keep that musical momentum going through summer. Many people don't take lessons during the summer, as it can be hard to schedule with vacations, camps, and other activities. You don't have classes, the weather is beautiful, and fall and music lessons are<i> months</i> away. But when fall comes, you might find you have fallen behind were you were in May.<br />
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So how to you keep your musical skills up without locking your self in a practice room?<br />
There are many ways, and everyone is different, but I'll share a few strategies here.<br />
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<b>1.) Set Weekly Goals</b><br />
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If you set small goals for yourself, like your teacher would, then you are more likely to practice. It helps if you write them down. You might even post them on sticky notes and hide there around your room.<br />
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<b>2.) Go to a Music Camp</b><br />
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This is a way to combine camps and fun with music and lessons. Music camps come in many different sizes, levels, and types. There are band camps, classical camps, blue grass camps, rock camps, chamber music camps. With a little research, you are sure to find a camp that suites you.<br />
Going to a camp gives you a goal to practice up for, and is a way to learn things you never would have otherwise. I highly recommend this strategy. (I'll post a blog in a few days about how to pick the right camp for you.)<br />
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<b> 3.) Play Music with Friends</b><br />
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Make sure that this is not the only time you see these people, so that you won't spend the whole time talking and hanging out.<br />
Set aside some time after the jam session to hang out and talk.<br />
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<b>4.) Go to Concerts</b><br />
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Feeling tired of practicing? Then take in a Summer music concert. Lots of cities hold them for free, and you can just sit in a park and listen. You will also find discounts on classical concerts too. Going to concerts will encourage you to practice, introduce you to new pieces and new genres of music, and is just plain fun.<br />
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<b>5.) Start your Fall music lessons early</b><br />
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These are some ways to help keep your interest and chops up during those warm sunny days. What strategies have you used?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-86439743109417819462012-05-13T16:47:00.000-07:002012-05-13T16:47:20.003-07:00<br />
Behind even great musicain is...a mother. <br />
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This Mother's Day, I have been thinking of how much my mother has supported me as a musician.<br />
Moms have a HUGE impact on their children's musicaly aspirations and ability. Some musicians had great mothers, some not so great. But they all had an impact on the importance of music in their child's life.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; cursor: pointer;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another important mother is Clara Schumann, who was the wife of composer Robert Schumann, and a famous pianist herself. She has eight children, and balanced her performance career and her time with her children. She was devoted to them, and spent her life playing piano.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; cursor: pointer;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fanny </span>Mendelssohn<span style="font-family: inherit;"> was the sister of Felix </span>Mendelssohn<span style="font-family: inherit;">, and was a gifted composer. She married and had a son, whom she named Sebastian after her favorite composer. She spent much of her life reviving the work the work of </span>this<span style="font-family: inherit;"> composer, who you may have heard of, </span>Johannes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Sebastian Bach. </span></span></div>
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The "Limelite" website has a great list of pieces written for and about Mothers, which I reccomnd you check out <a href="http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/Article/256734,top-five-mothers-in-classical-music-mothers-day.aspx/0">here</a>. This <a href="http://kindermusikkids.wordpress.com/tag/famous-composers-mothers/">website</a> has a list of more famous and influential mothers in music.<br />
Thank you all you mothers out there!<br />
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Has your mother had a profound effect on your love of music? Tell me about it here.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-42395206923269607142012-05-11T16:08:00.000-07:002012-05-11T16:08:47.657-07:00The MVYSO SPice of Life Concert was last Friday, and was a sucess. Jackie Hickman's performance of the Greig Piano Concerto in A minor was flawless, and the audiance agreed, springing to their feet for an entusiastic standing ovation. <br />
All of the ensembles performed, from the young students who only picked up their instruments last fall, to the students who have been in the Youth Symphony for years. <br />
It was a joyful occasion, yet bittersweet. As the last concert of the year, many good-byes were mixed in with the excitment. Haley Kovach is one of the students graduating this June. She plans to attend Whitworth college and study music. Please help her win a scholarship by following this link <a href="http://www.hsnation.com/voting_ballot.php%20and">http://www.hsnation.com/voting_ballot.php%20and</a> voting for her!<br />
Yet the season isn't completely over. There is still a chance to see friends as SummerStock rehearsals begin this coming Monday. A select group of students will be performing all around Maple Valley, at Farmer's Markets, ball games, and the Maple Valley Fourth of July Pinic.<br />
I will be blogging about these events, so don't forget to check back in!<br />
And don't forget about MVYSO Summer Camp...this years it's going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD!<br />
*Literally. We are hiring a space shuttle to fly the kids to the moon. I am totally serious.*Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-48489263798002949922012-05-01T22:03:00.000-07:002012-05-01T22:03:32.273-07:00The Spice of Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a lot to life besides classical music. Even as a music nerd, I know this. There are movies, books, sports, parks, and just being around people in a million different ways. But classical music is persuasive, pervasive, and seeps its way into every other part of our lives, whether we notice it or not. The <a href="http://www.mvyso.org/">MVYSO concert on Friday</a> is celebrating this, celebrating how classical music has become a part of every facet of our lives.There are more pieces being performed this Friday them I have room to talk about, so if you can, come and check out the concert!<br />
As mentioned briefly in the Bugs Bunny blog, classical music is often used because it's free to use. That would explain why so many movies, commercials, and sporting events use classical music. The don't need to pay for it, and can use it without hassle. In this, I think that human greed has done us all a favor, because it has ensured that classical music is liberally sprinkled through our culture. I guess the flip-side is that the classic music that is used is often not taken as seriously BECAUSE it was used in a commercial or cartoon. But it my opinion, it's a price worth paying, if it helps people to know great music.<br />
I've grabbed a couple examples of music that will be performed at Friday's concert, and put them below.<br />
Charo is a Latin singer and guitar player from the 1970's, well known for her outrageous costumes and antics. Here is Charo's take on Espana Cani, a Spanish song traditional played during bullfights, and also during baseball games. The theme to Espana Cani begins at the 1:20 mark.<br />
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Charo doesn't like Bullfights, and encourages us to dance with them instead. :)<br />
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Can you imagine a different piece of music beinging used for this commercial? Or even (shudder) a <i>jingle?!? </i> </div>
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Life is better because of the additions of classical music. Commercials are more memerable, movies more dramatic, ball games more traditional, and videos funnier, all because of classical music.</div>
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So even though there is more to life than classical music, classical music also adds more to life! So shake it up, add a little classical spice, simmer, and enjoy!</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-70755071619984357392012-04-30T21:28:00.000-07:002012-04-30T23:02:31.664-07:00April Musician of the Month: Jackie Hickman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On the last day of April, I want to honor the piano soloist in this Friday's concert, Jackie Hickman. Each Month I will honor a standout musician, and this month it is Jackie, for her work on the Grieg Piano Concerto with the MVYSO. <b> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jackie is a Junior at Tahoma High School, and</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been been playing piano for 11 years. Her piano teacher is Sydney Lee.</span></span></div>
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The Grieg Piano concerto in A minor is a famous and recognizable concerto, and is being performed this Friday as part of the Spice of Life concert.<br />
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Jackie is usually the principle cellist for the Maple Valley Youth Symphony, but this Friday we get the opportunity to hear her talents on piano as well.<br />
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The piano concerto was composed by Edvard Grieg in 1868, when he was only 24. It is the only concerto that Grieg completed, as well as one of his best known works.<br />
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It begins with a timpani roll, and a huge piano flourish that is instantly recognizable.<br />
Even animals can't help but sing along with the opening!<br />
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If you're in town, be sure to check out the concert at 7pm at the <a href="http://www.mvyso.org/">Maple Valley Presbyterian Church</a>. If not, then let me know what your favorite piano concerto is. I'm pretty partial to the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL4P4OV8LVM&feature=fvst">Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No.1 Op.23 in B Flat Minor</a> myself.<br />
Tomorrow I'll upload my own interpretation of the concert title, The Spice of Life! Happy May!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-70251866624366505122012-04-27T04:14:00.002-07:002012-04-27T04:23:20.336-07:00Rossini and Gossip<br />
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in the May concert: The Overture to “L’Italiana in Algeri.” I’m also going to
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This composition was written for the Opera “L’Italiana in
Algeri” by Giocchino Rossini when he was 21. Writing the entire opera,
according to him, only took 18 days! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Rossini was famous for writing good music, fast! One of my
favorite stories tells of Rossini sitting in bed writing a composition, when it
fell beneath the bed. Instead of rising of picking it up, he wrote an entire
new page! Laziness, or genius?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rossini is famous for writing exciting and melodic operas
that combine both dramatic and comedic elements. He started writing music as a
young man, and but famously quit while in his thirties, to move on to another
of his loves, fine cooking! He was such a fine amateur chef and lover of food,
that several dishes now bear the name “a la Rossini” meaning they were
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">(He also ate a lot of this good food, and by age 36 looked like this. Compare to his earlier picture!)</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">One of the most famous is “Tournedos Rossini,” </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">a <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f9f9f9; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">French main dish composed o</span></span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">f: bread croutons, filet mignon, foie gras and black truffle slices with Madeira wine sauce. </span> </td></tr>
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Rossini was famous while he was alive, but also knew that
such fame was a double edged sword. His audience could turn against him at any
time. They would either love his opera, and throw roses and chant “Brava!
Encore!” or throw rotten fruit (an important accessory for any serious opera
goer of the day) and even burn down the theater! Rossini was known to actually
sneak out of the theater after the premier, and wait in his house to see whether
the shouts of the crowds outside were of praise or an angry mob!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Certainly someone who lived with such a sense of drama would
translate that to his music. Rossini’s compositions are famous for having not
only beautiful melodies, but dramatic and often surprising dynamic changes and
crescendos. In other words, the music would change from a subtle whisper to an
exuberant shout, and crescendos would take up an entire page, building to an
impressively deafening triple fortissimo. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Below I have included a video of the overture to “L’italiana
in Alegri.” Check out the 7:08 mark for the “Rossini crescendo." It begins very delicate and quiet, and takes the rest of the piece to build, slowly, but very noticeably. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Next time, the Grieg Piano Concerto!</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-27434281715831975062012-04-25T12:35:00.000-07:002012-04-25T23:53:14.820-07:00Bugs Bunny: Classical Music Ambassador<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember watching Looney Tunes and huming along with the music? Laughing as you watched Bugs Bunny trick Elmer Fudd once again? As a child, you knew theses tunes by the cartoon they were in, until one day, listening to a radio, playing in a band, or watching a movie, you would hear that music again.<br />
<em>Wait, I <strong>know</strong> that tune!</em><br />
Looney Tunes made music that was famous, but old, new again, by introducing it to millions of children through cartoons.<br />
Sure, maybe the Warner Brothers used it because, aside from being awesome, it was free domain as the copyright had expired, and they didn't have to pay anyone.<br />
But seriously, who really cares <em>why</em> they used it. The important part is they did, and now we all know "Ride of the Valkyries," where Bugs Bunny famously (and once again) dresses like a woman.<br />
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The piece celebrating Looney Tunes is called "What's Up at the Symphony," and includes the famous Looney Tunes theme, as well as snippets from "The Barber of Seville," "Ride of the Valkyries," and "William Tell." In honor of their playing this fun piece, I now give you some clips of the Looney Tunes episodes that made these pieces known in every household in America. <br />
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"The Rabbit of Seville" <br />
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What's you favorite Looney Tunes classical music episode?<br />
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And "Th-th--that's all folks!"<br />
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For now.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-29278033398312310242012-04-17T22:25:00.002-07:002012-04-18T12:48:08.986-07:00Into the music!<br />
Today, I'm going to talk about music that the Maple Valley Youth Symphony is playing. Later I'll talk about the piano concerto and the Rossini overture, but today, let's feast our senses on the Dance Bacchanale from the opera "Samson and Deliah."<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcoY0TARdEYq57u9GtxTMHtWDNagd7BZSgJ9iWIR07J_0w0gZyGN1Xbn8vgaTqMVE7NkSrp96Qnwf4WJlGL0lOL-IlFmAtZ-wNBSVx9SFrh-wmfFfL-ClTXJOpsvXbK7JwCTaq1qK6eM/s1600/Camille_Saint_Saens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcoY0TARdEYq57u9GtxTMHtWDNagd7BZSgJ9iWIR07J_0w0gZyGN1Xbn8vgaTqMVE7NkSrp96Qnwf4WJlGL0lOL-IlFmAtZ-wNBSVx9SFrh-wmfFfL-ClTXJOpsvXbK7JwCTaq1qK6eM/s1600/Camille_Saint_Saens.jpg" /></a><br />
Dance Bacchanale was written by Camile Saint-Saens and premeired in Weimar Germany in 1877.<br />
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Based on a Bibilical story, it tells the tale of a strong man brought low by a beautiful woman's wiles. It's full of beautiful melodies, rhythms that catch your ear, and is fun to imagine. It's one of my favorite pieces because of the fullness and color the orchestral sound produces.<br />
It starts with an oboe solo that makes me think of a snake charmer, and then the rushing rhthm starts. So delicious! It’s like eating flavorful food with an unexpected spice. Enjoy the piece set with wonderful costumes in the 1980 production of the opera in the clip below.<br />
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There is a special thrill to hearing this music live, so don't miss the May concert.</div>
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This is only once of the pieces the Youth Symphony is performing at the May concert. Tune in next time to find out more!</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190867624276801737.post-83804186704754480112012-04-11T11:34:00.000-07:002012-04-27T04:19:29.920-07:00Meet MVYSO...and me.<span style="color: black;"><strong>Hello</strong></span> all you music and or fun lovers out there! Welcome to the OFFICIAL Maple Valley Youth Symphony Blog. This is the spot where I will talke shamelessly about how great MVYSO is, what they are doing, and whatever else is on my mind. I'll also offer tips on how to practice, prepare for auditions, and lots of pictures and videos. I'm a very multimedia sort of person.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOgcp6umRIcUiV_SVqnFrGYDgewejZTRNcdhrgz3VPa__V5AuVPGWyp8s7GkzK9onob3QrkQNlFdDlwcRuK1Q-W3Jj_2SIoTX8I3G18cdyqldzxRy3LsA5-R5eYAenqQMgoYViIa3MJk/s1600/stock-vector-vector-shiny-tiara-60586447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOgcp6umRIcUiV_SVqnFrGYDgewejZTRNcdhrgz3VPa__V5AuVPGWyp8s7GkzK9onob3QrkQNlFdDlwcRuK1Q-W3Jj_2SIoTX8I3G18cdyqldzxRy3LsA5-R5eYAenqQMgoYViIa3MJk/s200/stock-vector-vector-shiny-tiara-60586447.jpg" width="200" /></a>My name is Susan, and I'm pretty far from the annoymous blogger. I'm a music graduate from WSU, and I love to write, read, draw, make music, teach music, eat Nutella, and wear anythingly shinely or sparkly. Basically, I'm a hyper-active magpie. I'll constantly be talking about my own likes and dislikes, my opinions about music and the importance of music education, and want you to know that my views don't necessarily represent the views of the entire organization. So if you agree, disagree, or have anything to add to my posts, please write a comment!<br />
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Now that thats out of the way, let get on to the good stuff.<br />
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Maple Valley Youth Symphony is a fast growing Youth symphony with two full orchestras, and two developmental programs for very young musicians. It is based in Maple Valley Washington, and is one of the most positive Youth Symphony atmospheres in the region. Check out the website <a href="http://www.mvyso.org/">http://www.mvyso.org/</a> to learn more about them. <br />
Next post, I'll talk about what music they are playing, and when. Be sure to check back soon!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692840674266237143noreply@blogger.com0