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Hello Clever Music Students, I see that some of you were able to name my favourite conductor. Well done. 😉 As for my favourite composer, those were all very good guesses but not my favourite.  I will give you three hints below: (Intermediates, no SoundHounding the music!) He is a German composer. He composes Happy Music: Dramatic Music: Adventurous Music: 3.  He is still alive. Comment below if you know his name! 

Hello Awesome Music Students! Wouldn’t it have been great to go on a field trip to see the Vancouver Symphony this year? Well guess what…we can! The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has decided to post online their Beethoven Concert.  This was recorded in March, before social distancing was put into place. Please play the video below and make sure you click to full screen and turn up the volume on your device. Wow! What a beautiful performance.  Do you know the difference between a composer and a conductor? The composer of this song is Ludwig Van Beethoven, of course. We have been studying his music this year to celebrate 250 years…

Hello Parkcrest Students and Families, This is my first post of all time. When I’m not teaching, I don’t usually spend much time on the computer. I’m too busy singing and dancing, reading and baking, going out to church activities or to visit my friends and family. I certainly never thought I would have my own blog! Wow! However, if this is how I get to stay connected to you…then learning this new skill is going to be GREAT. I miss you all very much! I especially miss hearing your beautiful singing voices and musical talent.  I even miss the 138 questions that come my way each day when teaching…