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Faculty Highlight: Bryan Dubrow
The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with guitar, ukulele, and piano instructor Bryan Dubrow about his cross-genre music projects, his love of the guitar, and his approach to teaching.
Music is a Brain Workout
by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. It seems that every day, more research emerges showing that music benefits the brain in many different ways. We’ve known for a long time that young students studying music get better grades, learn faster, have better focus, and seem to do better...
5 Musical Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. My idea of summer beach reading is more like summer-in-the-shadows-of-the-gorgeous-Flatirons reading, which I’m very happy to do. Here’s a short list of some wonderful, musical books you might enjoy this summer (and maybe you’ll be visiting an...
CHAMBER MUSIC & LOTS OF FUN AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A full house at First Congregational Church for the 2015 CMF Chamber Music Series. CMF family and friends on the sculpture terrace at First Congregational Church during "Cellobration Week". Bjorn Ranheim's mom and dad were visiting from Minnesota. Hi Mom and Dad! The...
SUMMER 2015 BROADWAY BOOMERS PROGRAM: FALL IN LOVE WITH COLE PORTER
If you’ve been dreaming about singing your heart out on stage with other Broadway musical enthusiasts, Broadway Boomers is the perfect place for you. Starting the first week of July, Boomer director Faye Nepon invites 20 singers ages 40 and up (yes, you read that...
Our patrons visit Jean-Marie in Montreal
At our winter Silent Night Gala, Gayle and Randy were the proud winners of our silent auction trip to Montréal. On their trip they had lunch with Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and went to Opéra de Montréal's performance of Silent Night, directed by Music Director...
Making Music Together with Dar and Faith
h3>Meet Our Music Together® Teachers If you've been at the Center for Musical Arts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday mornings, chances are you've probably wondered about the fun, interactive child/caregiver class happening in Grimes Hall. Meet Dar and Faith,...
Meet the Man Behind Mash-Up
1. If you could work with any composer, alive or dead, and/or rock band, alive or dead, who would it be? Classical: Today I am going to say Frédéric Chopin. If I had a time machine, I'd jump straight to Paris in 1835 and try to sneak into a salon party that Chopin was...
The Makings of a Mash-Up with Steve Hackman
1. What is your goal with these classical/rock mashups? No one creative artist (or in this case composer) has had the exact same set of musical circumstances and exposures that gave way to technique and preferences. That infinite variety is a precious asset, and in my...
Larry loves the Beatles (and so will you)
I've been a musician for over 35 years and have taught guitar off and on during much of that time. The music of the Beatles has been a constant throughout and has never failed to provide enjoyment and inspiration. As a guitarist, Beatles tunes have taught me all sorts...
BROADWAY BOOMERS CONCERT BENEFITS THE OUR CENTER AND FEATURES SOME SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS
On March 31st, the Broadway Boomers presents a benefit concert for the OUR CENTER of Longmont, a community-based agency that assists those in need. To add a little excitement to the show, they welcome two special guest artists to their performance: Kieffer Denning...
PERFORMATHON SUCCESS
Thanks to everyone who came to Performathon on Saturday, March 7. We enjoyed great student performances as well as carnival games, the Instrument Petting Zoo, and homemade cookies. It was truly a community event and would not have been possible without the support...
BROADWAY BOOMERS BRINGS THE MAGIC OF NYC MUSICAL THEATER TO LAFAYETTE
Originally posted on February 23, 2015 by The Broadway Boomers Anna Huff has always been a huge fan of musical theater, so when she found out about Broadway Boomers, she jumped in without hesitation! We had a chance to sit down with her and talk about her experience...