Do you remember two years ago, when I introduced you to my singer/songwriter friend Fawn Fritzen? Go to this post if you missed it. At that time, she was just getting ready to release her first album, Bedroom Voice. She’s done some really fun things along the way, including making a very sweet music video… Continue reading My talented friend Fawn Fritzen & a new CD
Category: Music
X is for Xylophone!
C’mon…raise your hands. How many of you think of this little toy when you hear the word xylophone? Actually, the term xylophone also includes instruments such as the marimba, the semantron and the vibes. BUT (for you purists – I’m talkin’ to you, Mr. C…) while vibes are often called xylophones, they aren’t actually a true xylophone.… Continue reading X is for Xylophone!
R: Raqs Bedaya
In 2011 I choreographed and produced a full theatre production that featured the Big Band, the Saba Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble and ensemble soloists. If you’ve watched any of the videos I’ve re-posted about the show during the A-Z in April blog posts, you’ll have noticed right away that this was a really fun show.… Continue reading R: Raqs Bedaya
the Letter P: The Partridge Family still makes my little hippy heart go pitter patter
I was nine years old when the show first aired in 1970 and 13 years old at the final episode in 1974. Talk about the formative years! Did you know that The Partridge Family show was actually based on the real live Cowsills family, who were one of the most musically gifted American Families to… Continue reading the Letter P: The Partridge Family still makes my little hippy heart go pitter patter
L is for the Land of Make Believe
The Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione, brought to you by The Big Band, Whitehorse Yukon. This is the piece that opened Rockin’ the Casbah – the stage show I produced in 2011. I’m at the far right of the sax line, playing bari. Enjoy! . I’m participating in the Blogging From A-Z challenge. One… Continue reading L is for the Land of Make Believe
I Got Rhythm
This is my friend Colleen McCarthy on the trombone in I Got Rhythm with The Big Band in Whitehorse, Yukon. She really rocks this number. Enjoy! . I’m participating in the Blogging From A-Z challenge. One blog post for each letter of the alphabet, each day of April (except Sunday).