Music of the cinema…with Quentin Tarantino as celebrity “coach.” Yeah, I’ve worked it over in my mind and those two comments just don’t seem to mesh in my book. I guess that’s why I’m not sitting in Kara DioGuardi’s seat. As usual, there were the top performers who will have no trouble making it to… Continue reading AI Predictions: From 8 to 7
Category: There’s a song in the air
Discussions about music: pop, sacred, classical, vocal, instrumental, piano.
Discussions about music teaching.
Discussions about music-related events: tv shows, you tube, concerts, etc.
The Morning After
Well, my birthday weekend of fun continued. Last night was the big birthday bash – complete with lots of foolishness, too much food, and great times with friends. Today was a bit more – shall we say – subdued. We decided not to push going to the 8:30 service and instead opted for the 10:00. … Continue reading The Morning After
American Idol: From 11 to 10
Last night was Simon’s worst nightmare: country music! I knew we were in for an interesting night with steel guitars, fiddles, and a two-step beat. There were several winners this week, in a number of different categories. And here they are: Most Twangy Performance: Hands down, Michael Sarver. I know, I know, he was singing… Continue reading American Idol: From 11 to 10
Unlucky 13
We’ve made it through auditions… We’ve made it through Hollywood week… We’ve made it through the round of 36… And now we’re down to the final 12…er…I mean 13. Thirteen’s not exactly a lucky number, especially for the two contestants who will be voted off tonight. There were some truly stellar performances: Danny Gokey, Adam… Continue reading Unlucky 13
American Idol: The second 12
Wow…the contestants sure are making this easy. I almost don’t even need to try! But I do need to fulfill my blogging goal, so I post anyway. Last night was another night of sub-par performances with a few shining moments thrown in for good measure. Certainly there were some who did not live up to… Continue reading American Idol: The second 12
American Idol Predictions: The first 12
Our waiting has paid off…America finally gets to vote! So we have a “new” format – which is eerily similar to Season 3, so maybe not all that “new” after all – and that year turned out some great talent, so maybe that’s a prediction of what this year will bring. All I know is… Continue reading American Idol Predictions: The first 12
Trey’s Big Debut
In mid-December, McGowen held their annual Winter Concert. The 2nd and 3rd graders, along with the 4th and 5th grade choir, present holiday songs for parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, neighbors, and pretty much anyone within a 2-mile radius who has nothing better to do at 7 P.M. on a Thursday. The music teacher sent home… Continue reading Trey’s Big Debut
Sounds of the Season
I need to do a comprehensive Christmas post, but that involves uploading videos and resizing pictures and writing witty and creative content – none of which I am willing to do right now. So, in the meantime, I present to you my two most favorite piano students performing their Christmas songs. Enjoy! Note: The camera… Continue reading Sounds of the Season
Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition
*Â To be read to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas”* The first thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is a husband who loves me. The second thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is two awesome kids, and a husband who loves me. The third thing at Christmas that… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition
Musings on Immanuel
In my lifetime, Christmas has been about many things: sometimes, it’s been about friends and get-togethers and parties and being socially connected. sometimes, it’s been about family and reunions and traditions. sometimes, it’s been about fun and travel and new adventures. sometimes, frankly, it’s been about the gifts and money and the wrappings and decorations.… Continue reading Musings on Immanuel