It seems that each new season on the television, there is a new singing competition show.  You have the big name shows that focus on finding the next biggest singer, one’s that seek to find someone who can come from …

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I am a huge musical theatre buff. I know Broadway shows like I know my job, inside and out. I know good quality singing when I hear it too. I have been professionally trained, and I have done local musical …

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Alan Jackson is releasing his twentieth album this week! The album is titled 30 Miles West. It includes new music like his recent release “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore”. This iconic country love song hits hard with …

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There were many memorable moments at the 2012 Grammy Awards, but none were more controversial than the performance of Nicki Minaj to close out the show. Following in the footsteps of Grammy winners Madonna and Lady GaGa, she certainly pushed …

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Make 2012 a Year to Remember

It’s 2012; nearly the entire year stretches out in front of you, full of possibilities and new beginnings. You should sit down and decide what you’re going to do to improve yourself this year. Do something for the sheer pleasure …

 

Coping with Allergies in College Chamber Chorus

I’ve been directing the college chamber chorus at UCW for the past fifteen years. In that time, I’ve seen many students sing their way through my classes and out into the world. In the past few years, I have noticed …

 

Children’s Choir Earns Award for Service

A hometown children’s choir has earned a prestigious award for their service at a local food bank. The children committed to do over 100 hours of community service during the summer. Ranging in ages from 12 to 18, the youth …

 

Voice Students Raise Money for Charity

A group of high school voice students across the state have come together to raise money to create a music camp for children who have no voice. The students learned of a camp across the country ran by students just …

 

Music Therapy Used with Autism Patients

Autism is more common now than ever. One in every seven children is diagnosed with Autism. It is a puzzle that keeps researchers baffled and geneticists scratching their heads. One of the most frustrating things about autism is its effect …

 

Music Bridges a Gap for the Homeless

A local college music program is on a mission. The students attended a seminar to inform themselves about the plight of the homeless in their city. As a result, many students were moved by this increasing problem within their own …