And Happy Passover to everyone still celebrating! A few years ago when I began my church organist job in Boston, I started a tradition of making a Badge of Completion to share with everyone involved in the church marathon that … Continue reading
When I sat down at my computer this morning for my customary Facebook-and-coffee routine, I saw that many friends were posting tributes to the victims and heroes of 9/11. As I pondered what would be a good musical tribute for … Continue reading
Cantata Singers: The Astonished Breath Saturday, January 21, 2012 Alfred Schnittke: Concerto for Mixed Chorus Arvo Pärt: Berliner Messe When I was growing up, my family had a sheet music collection stashed near the piano, full of show tunes, old-timey … Continue reading
I know, I know – you thought everything there was to cover about the royal wedding had been covered: the dresses, the hats, the guest list (and who wasn’t on it), etc, etc. The music chosen for the ceremony hasn’t been … Continue reading
Happy Easter Monday, Music Nerds! Happy Passover and Happy Spring, too! I’m tired but content today, having successfully completed another Holy Week in my role as church organist/choir director (Here’s the post-game wrap-up from last year!). For those of you … Continue reading
I have a confession to make, music nerds. I don’t always love baroque music. It’s a difficult admission to make considering that 1) I live in Boston, where baroque ensembles and performances abound, and 2) I play the organ, whose … Continue reading
Cantata Singers Friday, January 14th Music of Elgar, Finzi, Holst and Vaughan Williams When you go to a Cantata Singers concert, you can always be assured that the programming will be interesting and the performance standards will be high. For … Continue reading
Greetings and Happy Autumn, Music Nerds! It’s been an exciting summer here at Music Nerd Central! Before I get into the details, I have a few important news items to share. First off, if you live in the Boston area … Continue reading
When McDoc and I were on vacation recently, we were taking a leisurely walk at the end of the day, and had the good fortune to be out at just the right time to watch a beautiful sunset, with its … Continue reading
Happy first day of summer, music nerds! If you’re a choral music nerd in the Boston area, there’s something you should know about, if you don’t already! It’s hard to believe, but in a few days, it’ll be exactly one … Continue reading