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Jennifer Bridgeman: Comparing Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia Learning Philosophies for Young Children

Brought to you as a public service by Quill. As your child reaches pre-school and elementary school age, you may hear a lot of conflicting advice about public schooling versus … Continue reading

July 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Video: Randy Rainbow sings “Ya Got Trump Trouble!”

. Randy Rainbow‘s musical tribute to Trump’s GOP nomination. . [Email subscribers can click on the title of this post to watch the video. Go ahead. You’ll like it.]

July 26, 2016 · 1 Comment

Video: Michelle Obama performs Carpool Karaoke to draw attention to a global issue

. Michelle Obama goes for a quick spin with James Corden of The Late Late Show and performs a round of Carpool Karaoke. Obama and Corden start by jamming to Stevie … Continue reading

July 25, 2016 · Leave a comment

Video: Ofrin – “Sleep Alone”

Ofrin performs “Sleep Alone” at Sofar Berlin on November 21st, 2011.

July 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Video: Debussy, Clair de lune, piano solo visualization

This video is a recording of Clair de lune by Claude Debussy performed by Stephen Malinowski and accompanied by a scrolling score also created by Malinowski. “Each pitch class (C, C-sharp, … Continue reading

July 17, 2016 · 1 Comment

Video: Harmony with Horses

. Canadian horse trainer Jonathan Field thinks that many riders have lost sight of horsemanship as a collaboration between horse and rider – a dynamic that he believes rests in … Continue reading

July 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

Video: “The Feast” by Ralf Hildenbeutel

. This short award-winning video by Boris Seewald matches classic dance numbers with “The Feast” by the composer Ralf Hildenbeutel from his album “Wunderland.”  

July 10, 2016 · 1 Comment

Video: “Get Up Stand Up” by Keith Richards and friends

Musicians from around the world join the Playing for Change Band in singing for peace and justice, featuring Keith Richards, Keb’ Mo’, Guardians of the Fire, and others. . Keith … Continue reading

July 7, 2016 · 1 Comment

Video: Ana Vidović plays ‘Asturias’ by Isaac Albéniz

. Ana Vidović, born in Croatia in 1980, started playing guitar at the age of five, inspired by her brother Viktor. Her father was an electric guitar player. She began … Continue reading

July 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

Video: Momentum

. This short film by Boris Seewald has won a number of awards for its innovative use of narration, dance, music, and cinematography. Here’s the synopsis: For some it is … Continue reading

June 26, 2016 · 3 Comments

Audio: Gershwin played by Gershwin — remastered 1924 first recording of “Rhapsody in Blue”

George Gershwin’s first recording as a performer, “Rhapsody in Blue” with Paul Whiteman and his orchestra. Restored and remastered. . Rhapsody in Blue, originally composed for solo piano and jazz band, … Continue reading

June 26, 2016 · 1 Comment

Audio: ‘Polly Wolly Doodle’ performed by Leon Redbone

. Leon Redbone is the stage name of Dickran Gobalian (born in 1949), a Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist specializing in interpretations of early 20th-century music, including jazz and blues standards … Continue reading

June 25, 2016 · 2 Comments

Video: Jean-Michel Jarre and Edward Snowden — Exit

. Jean-Michel Jarre, a pioneer in electronic music, collaborated on this recording with Edward Snowden, the CIA analyst-turned-whistleblower who now has asylum in Russia. For a commentary on the aesthetic … Continue reading

June 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Audio: “Sunny Daze” by Michael Klobuchar

Michael Klobuchar is a musician, composer, and filmmaker who lives in the historic Mount Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. — Music copyright 2016 Michael Klobuchar. . Michael Klobuchar 

June 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

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