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Chicago Symphony Premieres Music for Cello and Brain Waves
Mike Lawson | January 16, 2013Last week, Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Katinka Kleijn premiered a one-of-a-kind piece that involved her wearing an EPOC Neuroheadset, a piece of equipment that uses 14 sensors that connect with the scalp and pick up brain waves.Last week, Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Katinka Kleijn premiered a one-of-a-kind piece that involved her wearing an EPOC Neuroheadset, a piece […] Read More... -
Bands Flock to the Rose Bowl; Stanford Offends with ‘Cheesy’ Tunes
Mike Lawson | January 16, 2013Hundreds of students traveled to Pasadena for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day this year. Hundreds of students traveled to Pasadena for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day this year. Bands included the Bands of America Honor Band, along with standout groups from Broken Arrow High School […] Read More... -
Mexican Sculptor Turns Weapons Into Musical Instruments
Mike Lawson | December 28, 2012City officials in the embattled Ciudad Juarez, just south of the Mexican border from El Paso, recently turned over a large cache of confiscated weapon parts to artist Pedro Reyes in order to provide the raw materials for his latest project – Imagine.City officials in the embattled Ciudad Juarez, just south of the Mexican border […] Read More... -
Best Classical Music Releases of 2012 – Wide Variety of Entrances to Modern Recordings
Mike Lawson | December 28, 2012If there’s any reminder that new avenues for music appreciation continue to grow through the wide world of classical music, it’s the many year-end lists of best music releases like that of the New York Times If there’s any reminder that new avenues for music appreciation continue to grow through the wide world of classical […] Read More... -
Brooklyn Music School Hits 100 Years
Mike Lawson | December 28, 2012In a testament to a neighborhood dedication and generations’ of hard work, the Brooklyn Music School celebrated its 100th anniversary this past December. The school’s mission throughout: to grant access to the performing arts to anyone.In a testament to a neighborhood dedication and generations’ of hard work, the Brooklyn Music School celebrated its 100th anniversary this […] Read More... -
Cellist Wins Miss Universe Pageant
Mike Lawson | December 28, 2012Rhode Island’s Olivia Culpo, a cellist and self described “band nerd,” bested 88 other contestants in the finals of the Miss Universe competition on Dec 19, 2012. Rhode Island’s Olivia Culpo, a cellist and self described “band nerd,” bested 88 other contestants in the finals of the Miss Universe competition on Dec 19, 2012. Culpo, a […] Read More... -
2012 Midwest Clinic a Success
Mike Lawson | December 28, 2012The 66th Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago wrapped up last week…The 66th Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago wrapped up last week, featuring an array of exciting performances by ensembles from around the world, along with a full schedule of clinics on a wide range of topics pertaining to music education […] Read More... -
LudwigMasters to Distribute Lake State Publications
Mike Lawson | December 13, 2012Noted music publisher LudwigMasters recently announced that it will now distribute Lake State Publications. Noted music publisher LudwigMasters recently announced that it will now distribute Lake State Publications. All Lake State Publications pieces can now be ordered through LudwigMasters Publications. www.ludwigmasters.com Read More... -
Eastman School Professor Higgs Awarded for Excellence
Mike Lawson | December 13, 2012The Eastman School of Music professor and Brighton, N.Y. resident David Higgs was recently awarded is awarded St. Malachy’s – The Actors’ Chapel’s Paul Creston Award for his contributions to the organ music community. The Eastman School of Music professor and Brighton, N.Y. resident David Higgs was recently awarded is awarded St. Malachy’s – The […] Read More... -
NAMM Foundation President’s Award Recipients to Attend 2013 Show
Mike Lawson | December 13, 2012A record 51 college students pursuing careers in the music products industry are making plans to attend the 2013 NAMM Show having received the NAMM Foundation’s President’s Innovation award. A record 51 college students pursuing careers in the music products industry are making plans to attend the 2013 NAMM Show having received the NAMM Foundation’s […] Read More... -
Landfill Harmonic Orchestra
Mike Lawson | December 13, 2012A video began making the rounds last week featuring a group called The Recycled Orchestra in Paraguay. A video began making the rounds last week featuring a group called The Recycled Orchestra in Paraguay. The group provides at-risk youth with opportunities to play music by sourcing instrument materials from the land beneath their feet, which […] Read More... -
New iPad App ‘The Orchestra’ Drops Users Into the Middle of the Philharmonia
Mike Lawson | December 13, 2012Software developer Touchpress recently unveiled the new comprehensive iPad app The Orchestra, which combines in-depth video, audio, musical scores, and performances from the London-based Philarmonia Orchestra for an immersive and eye-opening experience. Software developer Touchpress recently unveiled the new comprehensive iPad app The Orchestra, which combines in-depth video, audio, musical scores, and performances from the […] Read More...
