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Fleming Leads Third Year of SongStudio Workshop
Victoria Wasylak | January 18, 2021
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From January 18 to 23, 2021, renowned soprano Renée Fleming will mentor six pairs of aspiring young singers and pianists from around the world in the third year of SongStudio, an innovative program exploring the future of the vocal recital. -
‘Arts ARE Education’ Campaign Kicks Off with Virtual Town Hall
Victoria Wasylak | January 15, 2021
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Arts ARE Education, a new national campaign designed to support the ongoing value of arts education for PreK-12 students in the post-pandemic era, is rolling out its message and strategies in a virtual town hall on January 19, via Zoom, 2:30 PT and 5:30 ET. -
NMAAM Receives $1 Million Donation From Amazon
Victoria Wasylak | January 14, 2021
Read More...Amazon has announced a $1 million donation to the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). -
Yamaha Drums Welcomes Sturino to Artist Roster
Victoria Wasylak | January 13, 2021Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of New York-based drummer, arranger, composer, and educator John Sturino to the roster of Yamaha Artists. Read More... -
ProMark Drumsticks Donates Product To 43 Music Education Programs
Victoria Wasylak | January 13, 2021
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ProMark Drumsticks has donated over 6,900 pairs of drumsticks and stick bags to 43 music education programs in need across the United States and Canada. -
Nashville Symphony Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with ‘Let Freedom Sing’
Victoria Wasylak | January 11, 2021
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The Nashville Symphony celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King this week with special online programming. Titled “Let Freedom Sing,” the week of special events runs from January 11 to 17. -
All National Music Hosts Virtual ‘PreFormance’ National Clinics
Victoria Wasylak | January 8, 2021
Read More...All National Music, in conjunction with the RWS Music Company, will hold the PreFormance National Clinics Virtual Preparation Festivals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from January 25 to March 4, 2021. -
Les Paul Foundation Donates 50 Vidami Video Looper Pedals to Little Kids Rock
Victoria Wasylak | January 6, 2021
Read More...Vidami has partnered with the Les Paul Foundation and music education nonprofit Little Kids Rock. Dedicated to awarding grants to music programs serving children across America, The Les Paul Foundation donated 50 Vidami Loopers to Little Kids Rock to help teachers streamline their online and in person music classes. -
Richmond Symphony Offers Livestream Subscription for Masterworks Concerts
Victoria Wasylak | January 6, 2021
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The Richmond Symphony is offering a livestream subscription for fans who want to access all four of the symphony’s upcoming virtual Masterworks performances. -
AES Hosts Super Bowl Sunday Virtual Education Mini-Conference
Victoria Wasylak | December 28, 2020
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The Education Committee of the Audio Engineering Society will be hosting its second Audio Education Virtual Mini-Conference on Super Bowl Sunday (February 7), 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. -
New Class of Ensemble Connect Fellows Shares First Virtual Performance
Victoria Wasylak | December 23, 2020
Read More...Ensemble Connect has embarked on its 14th season with a new group of young professional classical musicians joining the two-year fellowship program designed to further prepare them for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching, community engagement and advocacy. -
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Releases New Concert Streaming App
Victoria Wasylak | December 22, 2020
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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has released a new concert streaming app for Apple iOS devices, Apple TV, Roku, and coming soon to Amazon’s Fire TV.
