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Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published August 3, 2017 · Last modified May 28, 2019
Let’s travel to Alamos, Mexico, birthplace of composer Arturo Márquez. Márquez was born in 1950 in Alamos, living there until 1962, when his family moved to Los Angeles County, California. He was exposed to...
Chamber music / Music appreciation
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published February 27, 2017 · Last modified May 28, 2019
I don’t know how it is where you live, but here in the Chicago suburbs the weather has been glorious for February! We’ve been able to take walks outside, open the windows a bit,...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published January 29, 2017 · Last modified August 25, 2019
It’s January. It’s cold, snowy, and downright dreary. You’re tired of all the layers of clothing and being cooped up inside. Spring seems so far away! So what’s a winter-sport-averse person to do to...
Music appreciation / Wind band music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published December 30, 2016 · Last modified January 1, 2018
As with any year, 2016 had its ups and downs. I feel I’ve grown musically thanks to opportunities I’ve had, and look forward to continuing on that journey in 2017. I’m happy with the...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published September 29, 2016 · Last modified August 25, 2019
With the appearance of “Slava!” on our music stands this semester in community band, I decided now was as good a time as any to chat about this fun piece by Leonard Bernstein. For...