When Music Comes Into the Living Room
I’ve played major venues. I’ve played festivals. I’ve played concert halls. But some of the most meaningful performances of my […]
Making Music Together Is a Form of Civic Life
In many communities, music programs are described in terms of enrichment. They add color to school life. They support creativity.
Singing Together Is a Skill We Forgot We Needed
There’s a moment that happens when a group of people starts singing together. At first it’s tentative. Someone looks down.
When a Brass Band Shows Up, People Breathe Again
When a Brass Band Shows Up, People Breathe Again On a cold afternoon, a brass band gathers on a sidewalk.
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How Music Improves Your Life: Brain Health, Memory, Aging, and the Science Behind It
If you want to keep your body young, you move it. If you want to keep your brain young, you
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The American Popular Song: A Genre and Tradition
You’re probably familiar with the American Songbook, the collection of songs composed in the first half of the 20th century