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Why would a business school devoted to developing entrepreneurs invite an opera singer to lead a masterclass? Babson College in Massachusetts did just that. They named Soprano Karen Slack as the school’s Artist In Residence. She spent 3 days teaching, talking, and singing. School administrators, like Anjali Bal, say that Slack and other artists like her, offer their students a di

There may come a time when classical music and other types of music will be “prescribed” along with your medication. A Canadian Pharmaceutical expert and researcher, Dr. Tony Kiang, is taking up a study to determine if listening to music while taking your medication would improve its effectiveness.

The upcoming Solar Eclipse will darken the sky for a few minutes on April 8th. Texas orchestras are providing the soundtrack with concerts celebrating the celestial event. The Waco Symphony is having it’s 'Sci-Fi Spectacular' Sun, Moon and Superstars concert. The East Texas Symphony has collaborated with Tyler Junior College for a musical and visual feast. Here are other eclipse

Just in time for the solar eclipse, Austin Classical Guitar presents two programs ending its 2023-2024 season. Your eclipse guests might enjoy classical guitarists the Beijing Duo or if they stay long enough, David Russell. Perhaps there’s an amateur classical guitarist in your circle who might be brave enough to try Open Mic night at the Rosette.

At least six U.S. orchestras are performing the music of Florence Price this Women’s History Month. Other women composers are getting the spotlight too. That’s nice says Liane Curtis, the President of Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy, but it’s not really enough. The organization has released its Repertoire Report which analyzes the programming of the top 21 U.S. Symphony Orche

The League of American Orchestras is in the middle of a new program aimed at improving gender equity among top orchestra executives. Cane Thomason Redus, the VP of inclusion and Learning at the League Six Women and Non-Binary Orchestra Professionals were chosen for the inaugural Anne Parsons Leadership Program from the League of American Orchestras. One of the six is Violist Cather

It’s a big successful time for Austin Soundwaves, a group that’s been teaching student musicians from all backgrounds since 2011. Their most recent expansion is their summer music camp. Their award-winning Executive Director Patrick Slevin says this “new” camp is a full day and offers classes they’ve never offered before. They are hoping the students will take their music

When most of us attend classical music concerts, we’re most likely not thinking about how our fellow patrons are enjoying the music. Apparently, we’re all affected by the performance at the same rate called Embodied Cognition. That’s according to a study by Dr. Wolfgang Tschacher, Professor Emeritus at the University of Bern in Switzerland. He and his team at the Experimental

During Black History Month, many organizations are celebrating what’s known as Black Excellence. The Department of Music at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas is presenting a performance by pianist Althea Waites this month. She may be under the radar of more well known pianist but her talent and experience has carried her through over a near 60 year career.

Valentine’s Day is 3 weeks away.That’s just enough time for you to prepare to attend the Mid-Texas Symphony’s Romance and Chocolates concert with a side of diamonds.Music Director, Akiko Fujimoto has curated classical music and movie soundtracks to celebrate. In addition, patrons will be given chocolates to eat while listening to one of the works. There’s also a raffle for