Choir and Coronavirus: We Can Make Music, Even in Quarantine

Choir and Coronavirus: We Can Make Music, Even in Quarantine

These are very strange times for musicians. For as long as we can remember, we have been told that isolation is a bad thing. We need other people in our lives to build us up and support us. Now more than ever, it seems that this is true. Unfortunately, we have reached...
Finding Lasting Peace After Grief

Finding Lasting Peace After Grief

Have you ever lost something or someone very close to you? Chances are, you have. Loss is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives, and it is rarely an easy thing to go through. One of the most difficult things about loss is how much of a...
The Power of Words

The Power of Words

Words are a powerful tool that can build people up and tear people down. Growing up, I was taught phrases like “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” and “the pen is mightier than the sword”. I always knew that words were powerful enough...
Powerful Women Composers

Powerful Women Composers

Throughout history, women have worked hard to make an impact on society. Society has not always been kind to them, but finding a creative outlet through which they can make a difference has been empowering to many women. Fortunately, times are changing. The...
The Music of Mother’s Day

The Music of Mother’s Day

One day of the year often seems like not enough to honor the women whom we respect and love the most. Our mothers have been inspirations to us since the day we were born. They are there for us when we need help. Even as their children grow into adulthood, good mothers...