This month finds me revisting recordings of Shostakovich symphonies as well as exploring recordings of his piano concertos.
I am also listening again to several recordings of music by William Schuman.
November 2015 Recordings
What I'm Listening to This Month
Easter Morning Music Blog
I have had the privilege to make a lot of music on Easter Sundays during the past 25 years as a part-time church musician and to lead dedicated and hard-working choral and instrumental ensembles for those more festive holiday services. During the past few years, I’ve put more time into preparing original music or arrangements […]
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Musical Entrepreneurship
What I'm Listening to This Month
What I’m Listening To This Month (December): Jerry Leake’s Latest Album
A Review of Jerry Leake’s latest album, Crafty Hands (2016) Stan Pelkey December 13, 2016 Boston-based world-rock-fusion percussionist Jerry Leake is a special kind of musician. He deftly moves in and through numerous traditions from around the world – with deep respect and gratitude – yet also comfortably resides in contemporary styles and forms. But […]
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Ideas for Professional Development (Archive)
What I'm Listening to This Month
Musical Musings
One of the best part of my new job at the College of Music at Florida State University is getting to sit in on some amazing master classes and guest presentations by leading figures in the world of classical music. Here are some of the ideas that I have distilled from a number of master classes […]
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