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During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
America’s biggest arts complex hasn’t been able to present its regular programming due to the pandemic. Watch one of the private outdoor concerts organized for healthcare professionals and teachers. Continue Reading During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
Is Singing Together Safe In The Era Of Coronavirus? Not Really, Experts Say
Schools, faith and community groups as well as professional musicians are all struggling with the risks of singing. Experts present the most recent research and offer strategies to mitigate the risks. Continue Reading Is Singing Together Safe In The Era Of Coronavirus? Not Really, Experts Say
Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online
The National Virtual Medical Orchestra brings together health care workers and gives them a creative outlet during the pandemic. Continue Reading Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online
Helen Jones Woods, Groundbreaking Female Trombonist, Dies At 95 From COVID-19
Woods played in the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a history-making all-female big band. She was 96. Continue Reading Helen Jones Woods, Groundbreaking Female Trombonist, Dies At 95 From COVID-19
A New Documentary Shines A Spotlight On The Lyricist Behind The Disney Renaissance
The Disney+ documentary Howard features the life and work of Howard Ashman, a lyricist known for Little Shop of Horrors and one half of the duo that brought the music for three classic films to life. Continue Reading A New Documentary Shines A Spotlight On The Lyricist Behind The Disney Renaissance
75 Years After Bombings, Tri-Cities Musician’s Jazz Album Explores Complicated Hanford History
Denin Koch’s trip to the Hanford B Reactor when he was 19 stirred his musical passion. It eventually inspired a full jazz album exploring the complicated history of Hanford, 75 years after the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan ended WWII. Continue Reading 75 Years After Bombings, Tri-Cities Musician’s Jazz Album Explores Complicated Hanford History
