We are about a month into the school year. How is everything going? Are you enjoying Music this year?
I hope you've been enjoying Bobby McFerrin and all of the great "challenges" we've been having (7th Grade gets theirs next week).
Is there any music news you have to share with me? Post to my comments if you do. I will try to share all the good news with your class (or the school if it's really big).
Have a great week!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Welcome Back!
Welcome back everyone!
A lot has happened this summer as far as music is concerned. We remembered that historic festival in New York (you might know it simply as Woodstock). We also mourned the passing of a legend: Les Paul. We had a chance a few years ago to listen to an interview with him as he talked about the birth of the electric guitar and some other great accomplishments many probably don't realize were from his great mind. Don't forget, Les Paul was from Waukesha. You can see a sign on Hwy. 164 as you enter into Waukesha. It's been there for years.
If you haven't had the chance, go down to Discovery World and wander through the Les Paul exhibit. Not only was he instrumental in putting the exhibit together, he also donated much of his early equipment. You have the opportunity to pluck and strum some of his old guitars, explore electric guitar prototypes, and even see the birth of modern recording and dubbing. Check it out -- http://www.discoveryworld.org/lespaul.php. There are articles and an extensive biography. Just think -- without Les Paul, what would music sound like today?
In the world of classical music, a few "new" Mozart pieces were discovered. Read about them here: http://news.aol.com/article/two-new-mozart-piano-pieces-unveiled/598656. It's always fascinating to find something from someone so great.
Keep checking back for updates and new musical musings. Have a great week!
A lot has happened this summer as far as music is concerned. We remembered that historic festival in New York (you might know it simply as Woodstock). We also mourned the passing of a legend: Les Paul. We had a chance a few years ago to listen to an interview with him as he talked about the birth of the electric guitar and some other great accomplishments many probably don't realize were from his great mind. Don't forget, Les Paul was from Waukesha. You can see a sign on Hwy. 164 as you enter into Waukesha. It's been there for years.
If you haven't had the chance, go down to Discovery World and wander through the Les Paul exhibit. Not only was he instrumental in putting the exhibit together, he also donated much of his early equipment. You have the opportunity to pluck and strum some of his old guitars, explore electric guitar prototypes, and even see the birth of modern recording and dubbing. Check it out -- http://www.discoveryworld.org/lespaul.php. There are articles and an extensive biography. Just think -- without Les Paul, what would music sound like today?
In the world of classical music, a few "new" Mozart pieces were discovered. Read about them here: http://news.aol.com/article/two-new-mozart-piano-pieces-unveiled/598656. It's always fascinating to find something from someone so great.
Keep checking back for updates and new musical musings. Have a great week!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Welcome to my blog!
Welcome to Mrs. Draheim's Music blog! I will periodically be posting some interesting pieces of information from the vast world of music.
Right now I am reeling from the shocking death and Michael Jackson on Thursday. I was truly shocked and taken by surprise when I heard the news. I've been watching MTV a lot lately and I have been reminded of just how influential he was in the world of music. You have to respect him as a musician and performer.
I've also been enjoying watching Josh Groban and Idina Menzel in their performances from the Tim Rice musical Chess. If you did not get a chance to see this, you missed a great show. Chess is the story of two chess players in 1979 during the Cold War. The music is incredible, and the staging was magnificent.
Also just watched Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams on CMT's "Crossroads" series. I know, I know. Many of you don't enjoy Country music, but there's more to it than you would believe. Check out FM 106.1 once in a while to hear some great stuff.
If anyone goes to Summerfest, I'd like to know who you went to hear. Did you get to a concert at the Marcus Amphitheater? A side stage? Post a review under the "Comments" section.
Until next time!
Right now I am reeling from the shocking death and Michael Jackson on Thursday. I was truly shocked and taken by surprise when I heard the news. I've been watching MTV a lot lately and I have been reminded of just how influential he was in the world of music. You have to respect him as a musician and performer.
I've also been enjoying watching Josh Groban and Idina Menzel in their performances from the Tim Rice musical Chess. If you did not get a chance to see this, you missed a great show. Chess is the story of two chess players in 1979 during the Cold War. The music is incredible, and the staging was magnificent.
Also just watched Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams on CMT's "Crossroads" series. I know, I know. Many of you don't enjoy Country music, but there's more to it than you would believe. Check out FM 106.1 once in a while to hear some great stuff.
If anyone goes to Summerfest, I'd like to know who you went to hear. Did you get to a concert at the Marcus Amphitheater? A side stage? Post a review under the "Comments" section.
Until next time!
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