Visit the Northwest Boychoir website at NorthwestChoirs.org I was a soprano in the Northwest Boychoir from 1976-1980 under directors George Fiore and Steve Stevens. It is still the most formative musical experience I have ever had. It was intense, disciplined and grueling. I cannot even imagine what music would be to me if I had [...]
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Brigadoon opens again July 7-9 and 14-16 at the Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland, WA. Previously Brigadoon had opened July 13, 2007 for a three week run at McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA. Click the Brigadoon poster for full size image. July 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 2007 (Fri-Sat-Sun). Conrad Askland will be conducting a fine orchestra for [...]
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“I GOT A CALLBACK WITH 5th AVENUE!”. Actually she told me the news very calmly. I was the one who was so excited for her. Up here in the Seattle theater scene and Skagit County in Washington – 5th Avenue theater in Seattle is the first major break. It’s that first line you can put [...]
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Yes, the rumor is true. No, not THAT – C’mon now, be nice….
http://www.zoominfo.com/search/PersonDetail.aspx?PersonID=2835876 I fell upon this link and am in awe of your bio. I love that you are passionate about us here at Rapdogs.com. As someone who loves music from the smallest seed of its creation…I find that sometimes those with such experience as yourself do not consider “us” (emcees, turntabilists, beat miners) as real [...]
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An Introduction to Cirque Du Soleil
Dralion – Cirque Du Soleil
Alegria – Cirque Du Soleil Alegria finale From the DVD “live in Sydney”
Let Me Fall Cirque Du Soleil Cirque Du Soleil “Bungee” from the Saltimbanco spectacular, performed to Josh Groban’s collaboration for Cirque, “Let Me Fall”
Cirque Du Soleil Cirque Du Soleil 25th Anniversary.
“Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity†– Louis Pasteur (French Chemist and Microbiologist, 1822-1895) Tenacity is a pretty fair substitute for bravery, and the best form of tenacity I know is expressed in a Danish fur trapper’s principle: “The next mile [...]
Our ideals resemble the stars, which illuminate the night. No one will ever be able to touch them. But the men who, like the sailors on the ocean, take them for guides, will undoubtedly reach their goal. – Carl Schurz
Remember watching the Muppet Orchestra? Everyone loved animal and Rowlf the piano player. It’s not uncommon for drummers to yell like Animal (Muppet drummer) from the drums when they’re letting loose. Of course my favorite was Rowlf the piano player; how did he play so well with those big paws? One of the great mysteries [...]
In October 2006 I saw WICKED at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Of course it was an incredible show, amazing singing and a totally engaging score. The core musicians in the pit that tour with the show are the conductor, drums, guitars and keyboards. The other musicians (like brass and woodwinds) are contracted locally at [...]
 Las Vegas, NV – Saturday, June 16 2007 MUSIC LEGEND AND CROSSOVER PIONEER FREDDY FENDER TO BE REMEMBERED WITH ALL-STAR TRIBUTE Ivan Entertainment and KTCOK Enterprises are pleased to present a show-stopping Las Vegas extravaganza in honor of the late Tex-Mex musical legend and country-rock trailblazer Freddy Fender. Among the slate of All-Star celebrity [...]
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Standard orchestra seating for symphonic music. Click images for full size graphic.
To achieve good acoustic transmission, the strings are arranged at the front of the orchestra. Their core function and role as melodic interpreters justifies their being close to the conductor in order to have better contact. The most important reason for their placement, however, is their low projection capability. You will easily hear two trumpets [...]
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The composition and seating of an orchestra in the 17th and 18th century is essentially different from what we are accustomed to today. Most notably, the orchestra was not conducted in the modern sense of the word. The conductor sat at the harpsichord and together with the first violinist directed the whole orchestra with his [...]
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Some of the musical terms used in the original orchestra score for Brigadoon. Mosso – Rapid. Meno mosso, less rapid. Piu mosso, more rapid. Morendo – gradually dying away Colla Voce – Follow the voice. A directive to the musican (normally accompanist) to perform the indicated passage in a free manner following the tempo and [...]
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