Music and life intertwined
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published August 3, 2017 · Last modified October 15, 2021
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...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published January 29, 2017 · Last modified April 27, 2022
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 September 30, 2021
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 April 27, 2022
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...
Music appreciation / Wind band music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published May 8, 2016 · Last modified October 18, 2021
I was having a hard time figuring out which piece to discuss next, so I decided to talk about one of Hubby’s favorite pieces: “America the Beautiful” as arranged by Carmen Dragon (1914-1984). I...