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Why Keep Singing?
Sometimes as people age, they stop doing the things they looked forward to and loved when they were younger. This is especially true if dementia enters the picture. People can become isolated, depressed, uninterested in things they used to do. One in ten people 65 or...
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...
Ukulele Social Club Remembers Marilyn Beasley
The Ukulele Social Club, a class at the Center for Musical Arts, has become much more than a class. It is truly a community of friends who come together on Thursday nights to make great music. We had a member of our group, Marilyn Beasley, pass away on April 10, 2015....