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lyricsoratorioVARKKinsa TrioINXScharles mingusRussian musicconcertoCan't Do Itpractisingsci fi filmsmusit studentsTico Tico 4tissimoFrench musicLux AurumqueYo Yo Masummer music practiseclassical music theoryfolk songARMTA Calgarydegree programbig band jazzconcanbig band musichandouts for music studentsClaude Champagneinuit musicfiddlingHana MatsuriMaestroMighty HandfulPractising the Pianomusic memorizationmusica popular BrasilieraRhapsody in gOrientalearts cutsGoetheDisney medleyDatafun stuffrigaudonragtimemusic studentLCMsinging lessonssave our fine artsmusic examinationsconcert eventSerpahic SinglesgroovesBrazilian chorosci fiction moviesRCMBlog by Rhona-Mae Arca, a Calgary-based pianist, vocalist, music educator and writer to muse about music, from teaching piano to playing piano and from writing music to performing. Basically, all things musical.http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)Blogger345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-2310252996282866355Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:49:00 +00002012-01-26T23:52:49.653-07:00Eric Whitacrecombosjazz ensembleensemble musicgroup classvirtual choirguitar music lessonsmusic classesNo world exploration clip this week. My students and I have been reviewing video of their performances at last week's recital. There were many strong performances. However, I think the ensemble numbers really got the crowd going.  Those ensemble performances were a great prelude to what coming up at the studio. Next week is Group Class Week. The kids have been working hard since September on two http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/86lw5cY6P7Y/ensemble-musings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2012/01/ensemble-musings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-6614440172693638426Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:55:00 +00002012-01-17T12:45:55.661-07:00ECWA Choirworld musicNigerian musicMusespeakNigerian Gospel MusicThis week, we are reminded that we are in the middle of winter. With temperatures in the -20's (Celsius), taking a virtual trip to Nigeria is a nice change. This week, we are looking at Nigerian Gospel music. Judging from the vast number of videos on Youtube, one can surmise that this is a huge part of the fabric of Nigerian Music.  This is the ECWA Yoruba Choir Mushin performing "Nbeere Nla?". http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/o8gNjGtE-CM/world-music-exploration-nigerian-gospel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2012/01/world-music-exploration-nigerian-gospel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-195690310530041000Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +00002012-01-13T12:10:38.710-07:00Hausaworld musicNigerian musicYorubaworld music explorationIgbohip hoptraditional Nigerian musicMusespeakWhen I chose this month's musical destination back in the summer, I assumed we would be in the middle of a cold snap. For the most part, we have been enjoying a rather mild winter in Alberta. We are exploring Nigeria this month. According to Wikipedia, "Nigeria has been called "the heart of African music" because of its role in the development of West African highlife and palm-wine music, which http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/QM5TCOJMJTs/world-music-exploration-traditional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2012/01/world-music-exploration-traditional.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-1812457892091368761Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:10:00 +00002011-12-19T15:10:55.814-07:00Practising the Pianoaccompanistmusit studentspractisingpracticingLaDona's Music Studioguitar music lessonsMusespeakCollaborative Piano BlogOne of these days I will get to musing on something regarding this teaching year. Today isn't one of them.  In the meantime, please check out these fantastic posts by my colleagues: Contrapuntal Music for Young Students Another Useful Accompanist Career GuideMore Thoughts on Slow Practicing (c) 2011 by Musespeak(TM), Calgary, AB, Canada. All rights reserved. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/SE1B6Qs7Y1c/speedlinking-december-19-2011-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/12/speedlinking-december-19-2011-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-3083692631083739380Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:55:00 +00002011-12-19T15:03:08.212-07:00music technologyelectronic musictrance musicMusespeakdance musicGerman musicTrance music isn't something you'd normally hear at a piano lesson. However, since the idea is to expose students to a wide variety of musical genres, why not? Wisegeek defines trance music as: "an art form that relies heavily on the use of electronic equipment and a specific tempo range, typically 130-160 beats per minute (BPM), to create a musical arrangement that is understood to have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/ky4Yc7dNdm8/world-music-exploation-german-trance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/12/world-music-exploation-german-trance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-5587953018052857221Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:29:00 +00002011-12-14T14:34:42.499-07:00Aboriginal musicworld musicMartha ArgerichRhapsody in gternaryMusespeakRomantic musicJohannes BrahmsThis week's selection is one of my personal faves, ever since I brother learned it many moons ago. Johannes Brahms lived from 1833 - 1897. Like all the other selections this month, Brahms hailed from Germany. He wrote works for piano, orchestra, singers and several small chamber ensembles. I've heard many times that a certain level of emotional maturity is needed to play his works well. Having http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/ZJFbpUcGz7U/world-music-exploration-rhapsody-in-g.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/12/world-music-exploration-rhapsody-in-g.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-8321859839719264315Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:22:00 +00002011-12-07T11:43:27.067-07:00Eric Whitacrechoral musicLux Aurumquevirtual choirSleepMusespeakI found out about this recording on Facebook. Eric Whitacre is a composer, lecturer and conductor. The virtual choir concept came to be when  fan of his uploaded and shared a Youtube video of her singing one of his compositions. That snowballed into a worldwide virtual choir. People from around the world auditioned by submitting their Youtube performance of their part, recorded while followinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/UaHfd6FoNG0/great-performances-eric-whitacre-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/12/great-performances-eric-whitacre-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-6166960093800208787Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:24:00 +00002011-12-05T15:24:08.269-07:00Christmas musicMessiahoratorioMusespeakGerman musicHandelThis week, we are exploring the Messiah oratorio composed by George Fredrick Handel. Handel was an interesting character. Born in Germany, immigrated to England. His opera seria were popular back in the day. Then, when the middle class began their ascent into power, opera seria wasn't so popular. Handel turned to oratorios as one way to win back audiences. He wrote this oratorio about Jesus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/epZBAxWgR4c/world-music-exploration-handels-messiah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/12/world-music-exploration-handels-messiah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-2911608074888856950Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:33:00 +00002011-11-28T16:35:09.108-07:00world musicslap dancingAustriaGerman danceMusespeakSchuhplattlerGerman musicAs November draws to a close, my students and I shift our focus to Germany. This week, we are looking at traditional dance music.  This is a Schuhplattler, traditional slapping dance that is Austrian in origin. It would appear that it is a courtship dance of sorts, where the guys "fight" each other for a girl's affections. There used to be no rhyme or reason to the jumping and slapping but now http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/8K5FVqHzap8/world-music-exploration-traditional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/11/world-music-exploration-traditional.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-2321626275177564642Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:29:00 +00002011-11-28T16:23:03.711-07:00Canadian rockcanadian musicmusic box dancercanada music weekMusespeakfrank millscoeur de pirateCeline DionCanadian popJustin BieberLast week was Canada Music Week. I let my students choose which Canadian artist or band they'd like to share with me. Here are a few of their choices: Celine Dion: we have been admiring her vocal range and stage presence. Justin Bieber: Well, my students in his fan demographic would say "he's awesome". He's a cute kid. I like the drum grooves. Frank Mills: This was one of the first "fun" (AKAhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/60eleD4OzrY/world-music-exploration-canadian-pop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/11/world-music-exploration-canadian-pop.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-7366614282853845247Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:04:00 +00002011-11-17T15:04:43.210-07:00FrankensteinCanada Councilcanadian musicworld music explorationChinese operaCanadian composercanada music weekAndrew AgerMusespeakMaestro gives his seal of approval (energetic singing) on this week's featured entry. This week we are learning about Canadian Composer Andrew Ager.  Andrew Ager is a living composer. He has been the Composer-in-Residence of the Georgian Bay Symphony and Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. Ager has composed music for orchestra, chamber ensembles and opera. This is a clip from his 2005 opera "http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/YaS7alGrYZ0/world-music-exploration-andrew-ager.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/11/world-music-exploration-andrew-ager.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-2468605390554121665Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:22:00 +00002011-11-11T11:22:32.118-07:00Hercule et OmphaleCanadian Music CentreClaude Champagnesymphoonic poemcanadian musicCanadian composercanada music weekFrench Canadian musicMusespeakThis time, we are exploring some classical-style Canadian music. Our featured composer is Claude Champagne.  Claude Champagne lived from 1891to 1965. Born in Montréal, he started piano and music theory at the age of 10. He was a composer, teacher, adjudicator and administrator.  Champagne wrote for orchestra, piano, organ and choir. He also wrote five solfège teaching manuals, served as http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/Tr9BQYBGfgg/world-music-exploration-claude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/11/world-music-exploration-claude.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-1564202656529819199Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:11:00 +00002011-11-07T16:11:29.952-07:00Itches in My BritchesCanadian folk musicNewfoundland musicMusespeakMcInnis' KitchenMy colleague Katrina may cheer over this week's music selection. We are heading east, all the way to Newfoundland for this clip. This is a traditional song from Newfoundland called "Itches in My Britches" - McInnis' Kitchen. This band performs Celtic music from Ireland, Cape Breton, NS and Newfoundland. They tour throughout Canada and the United States. Here they are:(c) 2011 by Musespeak(TM), http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/upGALnBARsg/world-music-exploration-newfoundland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/11/world-music-exploration-newfoundland.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-3151834961937753228Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:07:00 +00002011-11-01T14:07:44.666-07:00ThomsonsReelcanadian musicfiddle tuneFrench Canadian musicMusespeakfiddleLater this month, we will be celebrating Canada Music Week. Whenever there's a celebration, however, I like to stretch it out for as long as possible. So Maestro and I hereby declare November as "Canada Music Month". The French and the English were the first European nations to colonize Canada. Yes, they were preceded by the Vikings but they didn't stay long. Yes, the First Nations people were http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/rsTWSiR-STM/world-music-exploration-french-canadian.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/11/world-music-exploration-french-canadian.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-1104263534333407606Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:15:00 +00002011-10-20T14:15:19.278-07:00a capellaDisney medleyDisney musicgreat performancesMy students and I have been sorting out their ensemble pieces for their upcoming group classes. In my search to find some great Disney numbers, I stumbled upon this entertaining Disney medley by VuVox Acapella. Their pitch is incredible (always impressive with such a large a cappella group. They are also just fun to watch, which is what makes this great. They really get into their characters. Thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/FHRxOYmiH9I/great-performances-vuvox-acapella.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/10/great-performances-vuvox-acapella.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-1707602682915042041Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:41:00 +00002011-10-17T14:06:07.349-07:00cajon peruanoPeruvian MusiccajonMusespeakThis week's clip features my tertiary instrument: the cajon! This percussion instrument is Afro-Peruvian in origin, developed by slaves. Now, it's played worldwide in Latin, Flamenco, pop, rock and jazz music. (c) 2011 by Musespeak(TM), Calgary, AB, Canada. All rights reserved.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/Rqxwx5vFtSs/world-music-exploration-cajon-peruano.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/10/world-music-exploration-cajon-peruano.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-6499668870930270392Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:15:00 +00002011-10-11T17:15:56.265-07:00world musicVirgins of the SunPeruvian MusicKinsa TrioclarinetpianoMusespeakcelloVirgenes del SolJorge Bravo de RuedaThis week's clip is the Kinsa Trio from Belguim.  Their latest video is based on a popular Peruvian melody composed by Jorge Bravo de Rueda. It starts rather classically on the piano before it switches to the cheery melody:   (c) 2011 by Musespeak(TM), Calgary, Alberta, Canada. All rights reserved.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/wx6eq9lk1PA/world-music-exploration-virgenes-del.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/10/world-music-exploration-virgenes-del.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-2646516002001725066Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:44:00 +00002011-10-05T13:44:59.538-07:00Gerald MooreDietrich Fischer Dieskauliederword paintingpianogreat performancesVoiceDer ErlkönigrecitalThe ErlkingMusespeakGoetheThe Elf KingThis chilling performance by baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau and pianist Gerald Moore has been hailed on Youtube as one of the best interpretations of this German lied.  Franz Schubert based this "Der Erlkönig" (The Elf King or "Erlking") on a poem by Goethe of the same name. In a nutshell, the singer portrays four characters: the narrator, a young boy, his father and the Erlköning. Dieskau http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/pxinhDWOLLQ/great-performances-dietrich-fischer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/10/great-performances-dietrich-fischer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-1731422980068712533Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:17:00 +00002011-10-03T14:17:59.733-07:00world musicTraditional Peruvian MusicArgentine folk musicperuMusespeakFor October, my students and I are heading to South America to explore the music of Peru. Peruvians have several traditional instruments, including: Panpipes: also referred to as "siku", "antara" and "zampoña". Traditionally., these were played in pairs. Simple notched-end flutes: known as "quenas". These were made of fragile bamboo. Tarkas: vertical flutes Bombos or wankaras: deep-sounding,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/axy02WetxTA/world-music-exploration-traditional.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/10/world-music-exploration-traditional.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-7582212923089907460Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:23:00 +00002011-09-28T14:23:37.563-07:00music lessoncolour pencilmusicfun stuffpencilscolor pencilPilot makes these colored mechanical pencils (Pilot Color Eno), which I stumbled upon at my local Staples. Many of my students (including myself) are visual learners so color-coding dynamics, sequences, trouble-spots is just a treat for us. Since they are pencils (and not pencil crayons), they are erasable - just in time for music festivals and exams! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/aXkVU39dz2g/colored-mechanical-pencils-musicians.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/09/colored-mechanical-pencils-musicians.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-7252428283915193007Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:44:00 +00002011-09-23T12:44:47.319-07:00Mack the KnifeEllaforgot lyricsElla FitzgeraldMusespeakjazz musicBerlinjazz singerHere is a fantastic example of how to handle those performance glitches. This is from jazz singer's Ella Fitzgerald 1960 performance in Berlin. Partway through, she completely blanked out on the lyrics. True to form, she improvised flawlessly. She was rhyming, she made up lyrics that really made sense. She didn't lose her cool and just went along with it - and it sounded just fine. More than http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/84fBxlrUiuk/great-performances-ella-fitzgerald-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-performances-ella-fitzgerald-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-3119988412936000083Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:28:00 +00002011-09-23T12:28:38.155-07:00alternative rockUS bandREM disbandsREMREM breaks upR.E.M.Musespeakalternative musicAnd here I thought I would have a tough time choosing a pop/rock music selection for this week's entry. R.E.M. made it an easy decision for me. On September 21, 2011, the American band R.E.M. announced that they would be disbanding after 31 years of music collaboration.  The band formed in 1980 in Athens, GA and was comprised of Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass) and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/2_WvFoFsuWI/world-music-exploration-rem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)1http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/09/world-music-exploration-rem.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-8189621181425524132Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:16:00 +00002011-09-16T11:16:25.423-07:00ragtimeBryan WrightNative American musicMartin SpitznagelCantina bandvideo music lessonStar WarsMusespeakI bet you're expecting to hear Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag or The Entertainer with a title like today's entry. Nope.The fact of the matter is, there were several other ragtime music composers, such as Joseph Lamb, James Scott, Jelly Roll Morton,Charles L. Johnson and May Aufderheide. What defines ragtime music? First off, there's the syncopated melody. If you look at sheet music, you'll see http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/gYOfxru3Mks/world-music-exploration-ragtime-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/09/world-music-exploration-ragtime-music.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-6802544239913622335Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:12:00 +00002011-09-15T14:12:17.319-07:00Triple ConcertoBeethovenYo Yo MaconcertoMusespeakDaniel BarenboimItzhak PerlmanThis is a new weekly blog series I cooked up while having lunch. Each week, I will highlight a great performance that I have stumbled upon online. This is a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Triple Concerto in C Major, op. 56 for violin, piano and cello. It's a beautiful collaborative work that showcases Beethoven's ability to balance several weaving passages. This clip features three http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/-fGF2mMjxPU/great-performances-barenboim-yo-yo-ma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-performances-barenboim-yo-yo-ma.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16040050.post-1755051076718993501Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:23:00 +00002011-09-12T12:23:12.358-07:00BandartSOFAchoirarts cutsCalgaryschool cutsfine artssave our fine artsdramaargentine danceThe Save Our Fine Arts (SOFA) executive committee has a meeting with Alison Redford (PC Party leadership candidate) this coming Monday, September 12th in Calgary: Time:  7:30 p.m. to approximately 8:45 p.m. Location:   St. John’s Music Store (105 - 58th Avenue SE, Calgary), 3 blocks east of Chinook Mall.  There is plenty of free parking This meeting is open to the public. SOFA is an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tQzvB/~3/PO6azptvgCs/save-our-fine-arts-meeting-september-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rhona-Mae Arca)0http://musingsatmusespeak.blogspot.com/2011/09/save-our-fine-arts-meeting-september-12.html