The Big List of Music History Terms and Definitions
There are a lot of terms to get acquainted with when you study music history. I learned that in college. When I first started my …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann is one of the best-known female composers in history. But who was she, and why should we still care about her work? In …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart, the child prodigy and musical genius. Mozart’s comic operas and Magic Flute. If you’re a musician, you’ve probably heard a …
Three Beloved Christmas Carols and the Stories Behind Them
What do a discouraged pastor, an orphaned newspaper editor, and a traveling clergyman have in common? They wrote some of the most beloved Christmas carols …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Dmitri Shostakovich
His life was a constant struggle between following his artistic passions and staying out of trouble with Soviet authorities. Also, he made a direct impact …
Three World Events that Changed Music Forever
Music has been changing and evolving from Ancient times to the present day, and it often changes slowly, one day at a time. However, when …