October Composers: Some of My Favorites, Part 2
And now for more of my favorite composers born in October, Part 2: Domenico Scarlatti (10/26/1685). Italian Baroque composer, son of Alessandro Scarlatti. Known mainly for his 555 keyboard sonatas. Sonata in E major, K381 Franz Liszt (10/22/1811) – Composer, piano virtuoso, inventor of the symphonic poem. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Thomas Weelkes (10/25/1576). English composer and organist, known for his madrigals and church music. Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above Georges Bizet
Congrats to 10/24 Autumn Celebration SipNSing Singers!
This is a quick "congrats" to our singers today at the Autumn SipNSing. Aubrey Delia Savannah Megan Rhonda Rich Rebekah Chloe These informal performance opportunities give students a chance to practice performing in front of a smaller audience using an online platform. Online auditions are becoming the norm in this pandemic age, so these types of events are very helpful for the student. Have a look at the program attached, and visit www.Sing4Health.com to join us!
October Composers: Some of My Favorites, Part 1
October is one of my favorite months: crisp, cooler weather, colorful leaves . . . and some of my favorite composers! I’ve included a bio snippet or a link to one of their best-known works. There were so many favorites, I divided into Parts 1 & 2. Enjoy! Paul Dukas (10/01/1865) – French composer, critic, scholar, and teacher. Sorcerer’s Apprentice William Billings (10/07/1746) – First significant American-born composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (10/12/1972) – Fantasia on a Theme
An Autumn SipNSing: 10/24/20, 4pm
Singers, Family & Friends! Our next virtual SipNSing performance class is THIS Saturday, Oct 24th, at 4pm. We're celebrating everything Autumn: the season, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Here are the people scheduled to sing. If you're not listed, but would like to sing, please let me know. Would love to hear you! Rhonda B Rich B Savannah D Aubrey G Molly M Rebekah P Megan R Delia S Cleo W SINGERS: Please dress in character, even if it's just a bit! You may use your music
Why Singing is Good for Your Body, Mind, and SPIRIT. Part 5 of 5
"Singing with songs, hymns, and spiritual songs." Singing is both calming and exhilarating, bringing joy to us, to those around us, and to God. It involves the mind, yet transcends the mind. The act of singing in personal or corporate worship takes us out of ourselves and helps connect us with the One who created music, and our internal instruments, in the first place. As the title says, singing is good for your body, mind, and spirit!
Why Singing is Good for Your Body, MIND, and Spirit. Part 4 of 5
Choral singing is particularly good for you. In addition to everything involved with solo singing, it has the added element of a sense of belonging. An article published in www.howstuffworks.com states: But of all types of singing, it's choral singing that seems to have the most dramatic effects on people's lives. A study published in Australia in 2008 revealed that on average, choral singers rated their satisfaction with life higher than the public -- even when the actual pr
Why Singing is Good for Your Body, MIND, and Spirit. Part 3 of 5
Did you know that all types of singing have these positive PSYCHOLOGICAL effects? Singing: Releases brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine - chemicals that act as neurotransmitters - that promote well-being, and oxytocin (the "cuddle" hormone), known to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. Levels off cortisol levels (a stress hormone) and boosts immunoglobulin IgA, a major player in our immune system. (Singing Through Change, p. 22) Requires deep breathing (a k
Why Singing is Good for Your BODY, Mind & Spirit. Part 2 of 5
Any physical endeavor requires muscular coordination. Singing is no different. In singing, you are coordinating muscles of your vocal instrument: Your Breather: Diaphragm, intercostals, and abdominals (inhalation) Your Sound-Maker: Vocal folds and everything contained within the Larynx Your Amplifier: Vocal tract – the area from your larynx to your lips In addition, you’re training yourself to have better posture to support all of the above, and maintain your vocal instrument
October Monthly M-ship: Spooky m2 (or 1/2 step)
October's interval is the MINOR 2nd. Very fitting, since composers use this interval a lot in scary movie scores to create tension - think Jaws. Be sure to click on the links in your freebie interval doc attached to hear samples of this spooky interval! Some reminders: INTERVALS are the Building Blocks of MUSIC. HALF-STEPS (or semi-tones) are the Building Blocks of INTERVALS. The QUALITY of an interval can be either Major, Minor, Perfect, Augmented, or Diminished. MAJOR or
