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 / 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 / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published October 31, 2015 · Last modified October 16, 2021
Gather ‘round for the tale of dear Tam o’Shanter, a farmer who spent one evening getting drunk with friends and had a night he (and his horse) will never forget. Okay, so he spends...
Film music / Music appreciation
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published May 14, 2013 · Last modified September 30, 2021
As I’m getting ready for a trip to Walt Disney World, I decided to go in a slightly different direction with this post. I’m taking you to my favorite Disney ride: Soarin’. Located in...