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MMN in Concert! A Book of Hours, 1/30/15 in Pittsburgh

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Miss Music Nerd
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A few years ago, I discovered the writings of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, mystic, writer and peace activist, and I wrote a cycle of …

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Posted in 21st century, classical, composition, concerts, music, Piano | Leave a reply

Pianist Turned Piano Tuner Fights Casinos in Atlantic City

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Miss Music Nerd
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Contributed post by Emily Simmons. Editor’s note: We don’t usually report on land use or the gaming industry here at Miss Music Nerd, but this …

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Someday I’ll Drool on These Keys: Miss Music Nerd’s Piano Practice Diary

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Miss Music Nerd
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Happy Monday, music nerds! This is a big week for me, as I’m counting down the days until my recital this coming Sunday. Luckily for …

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Posted in humor, McDoc, meta, music, musical memoirs, Piano | Leave a reply

MMN in Concert! A Book of Hours, 3/17/13 in Pittsburgh

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Miss Music Nerd
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In the midst of jetting around having musical adventures, I do occasionally find time to write music and practice the piano! My most recent work …

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Posted in 21st century, classical, composition, concerts, music, Piano | Leave a reply

Friday Nerdy Music Links: Harps & Pipers & Weird Al!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Miss Music Nerd

Happy Friday, music nerds! I’m back in Boston, home from my piano-practicing adventures in Denver! As of Monday morning, I’ve been preoccupied with Music Nerd …

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Posted in Friday Nerdy Music Links, humor, music, Piano, Weather Song Tournament | Tagged Match Day | 1 Reply

Music Nerd of the Day: Merton, the Piano Improv Guy

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

On my morning reading rounds today, I was shocked, shocked to discover that the recent internet phenom Chatroulette (don’t worry, that link goes to the …

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Posted in humor, nerdometer, Piano | Tagged Chatroulette, Merton | 1 Reply

Watch This. Watch it NOW!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

I’m not kidding, music nerds — you need to drop whatever you’re doing and spend the next 20 minutes watching this. You’ll thank me after, …

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Posted in classical, music education, Piano | Tagged Benjamin Zander | 3 Replies

Sweatin' in the Spotlight!

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

A few months ago, I took a job as a church organist/choir director at a small parish here in Boston, ending an extended sabbatical from …

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Posted in church music, classical, concerts, Organ, Piano, sacred music | Leave a reply

WMMN-TV Presents: Recital Video: the Amusingly Serious One!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

I’m sure I’m not the only composer who periodically takes stock of her collected works, as a way to glean whatever insight may come from …

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Posted in 20th century, classical, composition, concerts, contemporary classical, contemporary music, music, Piano, Recital April 28 2010 | 2 Replies

WMMN-TV Presents: Recital Video: the Technical Ones!

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

While working out the order for this recital, I split the pieces from the 30 Days Project into two sets and alternated them with other …

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Posted in 21st century, 30 Days, classical, composition, concerts, contemporary classical, contemporary music, music, Piano, Recital April 28 2010 | Leave a reply

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