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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 15 November 2019
Yamaha bestowed the company’s prestigious Legacy in Education Award on Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held November 13-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Read more: Yamaha Honors Music Educators with Prestigious Legacy in Education Award
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 14 November 2019
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute has announced that hip-hop artist Black Thought will lead a free workshop for rising and professional MCs, ages 18-35, from February 3-5, 2020 as part of the Hall’s ongoing series of artist training workshops and master classes for young professional musicians.
Read more: The Roots Frontman Black Thought to Give Free Master Classes for MCs at Carnegie Hall
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 13 November 2019
This year at PASIC, Yamaha will represent the show with impressive clinics and demos from a diverse roster of artists.
Read more: Yamaha Showcases Top Artist Performances, Clinics and Industry-Focused Seminars at PASIC
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 12 November 2019
This past Veterans Day, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, marked the third year of their partnership by expanding access to DSO performances for U.S. military, veterans, and their families.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 12 November 2019
Orange Amplification has launched its Rock Guitar Courses, which enables students to take the first accredited online guitar exams in the world to grade 8.
Read more: Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 09 November 2019
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato returns to Carnegie Hall for a series of Perspectives concerts throughout the 2019-2020 season, highlighting her full range of vocal artistry as well as her work as an educator.
Read more: Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato Curates Six-Concert Perspectives Series at Carnegie Hall
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 07 November 2019
Sixteen pieces from Excelcia Music Publishing’s inaugural release of Concert Band, Orchestra and small ensemble titles were chosen for prestigious performances at the upcoming Midwest Clinic in Chicago this winter.
Read more: Excelcia Music Publishing Lands Many Midwest Clinic Performances
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- Written by Sanford Meisel
- Published: 04 November 2019
The Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation, based in Pickerington, Ohio, is planning to salute band directors with an animated float leading an unprecedented marching band of band directors from across the country in the Tournament of Roses 2021 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Read more: Band Directors to be Recognized in the 2021 Rose Parade
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 01 November 2019
Berklee College of Music has recently received a $3 million gift that will benefit its year-old Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
Read more: Berklee Receives $3 Million for Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 31 October 2019
Yamaha Corporation of America has chosen California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) graduate Ryan Cheung as this year’s fall wind instruments intern.
Read more: Yamaha Names Cal Poly Pomona Graduate Cheung as Fall Wind Intern
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