Amy Beach and the Rediscovery of Jephthah’s Daughter
In recent years there has been a lot of conversation about the contributions of women composers and the programming of their music by major orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo artists. […]
WGUC and Classics for Kids seek ‘Maestros of Tomorrow’
Are you a student music lover and leader with big dreams for the future? Do you see yourself making a difference in the field someday, as a music educator, conductor, […]
Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle , PhD.
Dr. Kernodle is a professor of musicology and affiliate faculty of American studies, black world studies and women, gender and sexuality studies at Miami University; and is one of the […]
Dr. Kay Edwards
Dr. Kay Edwards is Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at Miami University in Oxford, OH and an active clinician and author in the areas of elementary general music pedagogy, […]
Spotlight Gallery: Haddasha
Our first solo spot comes from Haddasha, a 14-year-old flutist from Newport, Kentucky; the family often fosters dogs for the local animal shelter, so Haddasha always has an appreciative audience. […]
Listening Deeply: Cincinnati and the Legacy of the Spiritual
October 6, 2021, marked the 150th anniversary of the first tour of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a vocal ensemble who widened the definition of American music during the late 19th […]
Listening Deeper to our History: The Musical Legacy of James Reese Europe, Part 2
In my last blog, I wrote about the musical legacy of the 369th Infantry or the Harlem Hellfighters. I referenced the fact that while we think of this as an […]
Listening Deeper to our History: The Musical Legacy of the Hellfighters’ Band, Part I
On August 10, 2021, the U.S. Congress passed legislation awarding the Congressional Gold medal, its highest honor, to the 369th Infantry regiment, also known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.” This recognition […]
Naomi Lewin
Host of Classics for Kids Naomi Lewin brings classical music to life through stories of composers’ lives and examples of their work. She researches each show, writes the script and […]
A Little Introduction
Most compositions or songs begin with an introduction. It is the way in which a composer, songwriter or musician gets the attention of the listener and establishes an expectation for […]
