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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I teach a song in the morning and it’s sounding pretty good. photo by kalavinka Then after lunch I get the group to stand facing a different direction and it all goes wrong. What’s h... read more
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are approximately 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. The statistics are staggering, particularly when combined with the number of individuals afflicted with other forms of dementia, and the challenges of the disease are enormous for those liv... read more
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Perfect or Absolute Pitch Being able to recognise a pitch without an external reference is called absolute pitch, commonly referred to as perfect pitch. This is a rare trait. Studies show around one in ten thousand people have perfect pitch however many never discover they have it. This video is absolutely fascin... read more
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Early Bird Registrations are open now! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of musical experiences!! From June 8 – 12, the Queen's Birthday Weekend. Proudly presented by the School of Hard Knocks Richard Gill AO is the founding Music Director and Conductor Emeritus of Victoria Opera, we are thrilled that... read more
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The United States has a long tradition of feminist activism. We’ve come a long way since the women’s suffrage movement began at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1868. From its inception, the feminist movement has included a multiplicity of voices and individuals with intersecting social identities... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I read once that if there’s a lot of talking during the break in a workshop, that's a good sign because it means everyone is happy, enjoying themselves and getting along well. photo by aavarnum &n... read more
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[Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3 part series Designing an Effective Donor Appeal.] Designing an Effective Donor Appeal Part 3 - Designing the Letter and Remittance Portion of Appeal Design elements of the donor appeal letter can increase the probability of the individual readi... read more
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With music ranging from'The Bare Necessities' to Monteverdi, Spectra Musica's concert on 1st April will be packed with it's usual eclectic mix thanks to dynamic MD Peter Leech. Be at St.Luke and St.Teresa's church Wincanton Somerset at 7.30pm on 1st April for a wonderful evening of choral work plus Anita D'Attellis' am... read more
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The Gadsen Correctional Facility (Quincy, FL) is a privately owned women’s correctional facility that houses approximately 1,530 prisoners for the Florida Department of Corrections. Florida State University (Tallahassee) is comprised of 16 separate colleges with nearly 42,000 students enrolled. These ... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I was a student, I’d sit in lectures scribbling down everything that the lecturer wrote on the board. Like most people there, I understood very little. This one guy would put up his ha... read more
