One of the oddest words in the English language belongs to music. Seven letters, one vowel, yet 2 syllables. And better than it english-oddity-ness is its use and the pleasure it gives!
Careful application of this can really improve our…
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Taize service for All Saints Day - Nov 1 -2022
There will be an All Saints Day service Nov 1, honouring the memories of those who have died this year, and in previous years. I mention this because the service will be in the Taize style, with music mostly from…
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Debussy playing Debussy
It is easy to forget, with youtube and downloadable recordings, how hard it was to hear from the source in earlier days. I was having a discussion about the wonders of youtube for learning music just the other day with…
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Composing retreat is full!
Thanks to those who registered - it should be a great mix of relaxing and stimulating - at least that is what I'm aiming at. No doubt I'll plan for another one next year, so if you missed coming this…
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https://www.npr.org/2015/06/05/411730683/how-do-we-listen-when-we-re-unable-to-hear
Another in our "let this inspire you" articles. Amazing -