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Thoughts in Harmony - Benefits of Music study

There are many long-term values to learning music, apart from its role in our worship to God, including confidence, perseverance, precision and motor control, identification of talents, overcoming fears of public speaking and service, intellectual and social development, commitment to excel, creativity, self-expression, and following directions.  Ultimately, I hope that each student will have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the gift of music.

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More events this week: Orchestra concert, Florida College Recital, Monday Night Jazz

• SouthEastern University Orchestra Concert

  Fri, March 25, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, Bush Chapel  SouthEastern University

*FREE*   I've never been, but would love to go sometime!

Music Department Recital  Mon, March 28, 5pm – 7pm Florida College Puckett Auditorium *FREE* Expect variety, mostly solos and duets.

• Monday Night Jazz with Guest Dominic Spera.

"One of the best-kept secrets at USF".... This is *FREE* for USF Music students, discounted for students, and you save if you buy in advance.  Also, coupons are available if you sign up for the mailing list or call to see if you can pick a calendar with them.




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*¤*.¸¸.·´¨`»The Bach Birthday Bash!!!.·°·.»♫

 The immortal god of harmony.

Beethoven said of J. S. Bach

It's the shining musical event of every year: The American Guild of Organists in Tampa hosts a celebration of Bach's work around his birthday (March 21, 1685).  This year it is March 23rd.  It is **free** for all, but donations are most welcome, as this is a fundraiser for Organ student scholarships.Check out if your area is having a Bach Celebration too!   Orchestras, choirs, churches, organ guilds - lots of musical groups have a reason to celebrate. Johann Sebastian Bach is unequaled in fame and reverenced by all great musicians.

  “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

“It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.”

Check out the Piano Society's bio of Bach:  http://www.pianosociety.com/cms/index.php?section=24

And if you can't make it to the Bach Bash in Tampa,  check out :  Lakeland's   Imperial Symphony Orchestra Event. Same night. March 22 !!  **Children and students are FREE and do not need a ticket.** 


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Florida College - HUTCHINSON auditorium

FREE   ~   Chorus and Wind Ensemble Concert
  Thu, March 24, 7:30pm – 9:30pm; Hutchinson Auditorium, Florida College.   Part of the college's 'Life Enrichment Series.'




SEU Orchestra concert

  Fri, March 25, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, Bush Chapel  SouthEastern University

The SEU Presbyterian Church series have always been a treat.  I'm sure their campus events are equally wonderful.  ♫*¤*.¸¸.·´¨`

Events: Florida College Voice Recital

• Barrier Voice Recital

Tues., March 29, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Florida College	Puckett Auditorium

*FREE*  You NEVER know what you'll get because every voice is unique!

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Tampa: Organ Recitals in March

 St. John’s Episcopal Church, 906 South Orleans, Tampa (813) 259-1570

February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, 2010
5:45 p.m.
Simon J. Morley
Wednesday Lenten Organ Recitals

Admission is Free / Donations gladly accepted. 

Also at St. John’s Episcopal Church,  Sunday, March 14, 2010
5:00 p.m.Celebrity Recital
Nathan Laube
Admission $15.00
Don't miss this exciting concert by Nathan Laube, America's newest organ star! You will love his youthful enthusiasm, great technique and sensitive playing.  It is no wonder that he is receiving great reviews the world over. Many thanks to those who made the improvements to the organ a reality.

Also, remember the Bach Bash is on 3/22.

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Events: Grigorios Zampras, Piano Recital; USF All Florida Student Composers Recital; Florida College- Senior Recital; USF "The Tango in American Piano Music."

•       Grigorios Zampras, Piano Recital

Fri, March 4, 7:30pm – 9:30pm; Puckett Auditorium, Florida College

	Part of the college's			'Life Enrichment Series,' more to come!

    

•        USF All Florida Student Composers Recital: Chamber Music

Sat, March 5, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

  Other times for the other two performances here.

     
        The New-Music Consortium at USF presents a two-day symposium of three concerts featuring compositions written by student composers from around the state of Florida. The symposium will showcase three separate events including a concert featuring The USF Percussion Ensemble (Friday), a recital performed by student chamber ensembles, and an electronic music concert (Saturday). 

And another at Florida College-  Senior Recital: Sarah Heaton Sat, March 5, 4pm – 6pm.  Puckett Auditorium. This is FREE for certain!

																	USF  "The Tango in American Piano Music."  Guest Artist Recital and Lecture: Oscar Macchioni Sun. March 6, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (MUS) Music Recital Hall   This recital provides an overview of the tango in 20th century American piano music. It is a musical presentation of Macchioni’s latest book which includes tangos by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Virgil Thomson, Chester Biscardi, David Jaggard and William Bolcom. Prices: Students/Senior Citizens: $8/$10 Adults: $12/$15

My Typical Scribblings on a Student's Score

Click here for this piece from free-scores.com. 

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Concert and Masterclass this weekend

Tamara Poddubnaya

 from the Prince Klaus Conservatory, The Netherlands, St. Petersburg Conservatory, Russia

Concert – Friday, February 26, 7pm

Ms. Poddubnaya’s teaching residency will culminate in a joint recital with USF students

Free/Open Master Class – Friday, February 26, 5pm


I am attending the Saturday morning class from 10-12 for Piano Pedagogy II.  As I've never learned from a Russian teacher and there will be students performing for her, this should be interesting!  As a side note, I am looking forward to  continuing my 
training after graduation through College masterclasses.

Similar productions in the next few months: 

http://steinwaypianoseries.arts.usf.edu/default%202010.htm

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