The grass is turning green, flowers are blooming, and seniors are in the homestretch of their high school careers. I see smiles, high fives and a little extra spring in the step of our soon-to-be-graduates, similar to the excitement my classmates and I shared many years ago. While the senior swagger is similar, there is […]

Last month’s column focused on the benefits of music, particularly playing an instrument. I’d like to stay on that path for this piece and focus on the instrument we all have, the one we were born with, and that is our voice. There’s something magical about music. While I’ll never perform at Carnegie Hall, I […]

Every month, there is a plethora of national days to be celebrated. March is no different. As a bit of a trivia nerd, one stood out to me: International Bagpipe Day, which is March 10. Interestingly, while the bagpipe is most commonly associated with Scotland, many music historians trace its origins back to ancient Egypt. […]

The turning of the calendar begs for New Year’s resolutions, even though, as adults, we know – whether it’s giving up ice cream or promising to hit the gym at least five days a week – the best of intentions might well be a distant memory by March. As students head back into the classrooms […]