French singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki passed away today. This song was playing on the radio as I drove home late tonight. I had never heard of him before. The music is beautiful. One cannot but think of a French cafe. I’ve never been to a French cafe (unless watching Sabrina counts [I know, it doesn't]), but … Continue reading »
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Tonight
A good night. The return of the long-silent “Arts at the Aviary” Sunday evening gathering. Here are some slices of what went down… Meet John. {insert picture of John with your imagination} John has an audition tomorrow at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. He wanted feedback on his audition selection – a song from The Light … Continue reading »
Bird and Byrd on the Value of Voice Lessons
The other day I found a perfect excerpt to share with you. In my beloved Weiss & Taruskin textbook from college lie some words as true today as they were when written 425 years ago. William Byrd, who I like to believe is one of my husband’s ancestors, was a 16th century English church composer and … Continue reading »
I Didn’t and I Don’t and It’s OK
Welcome to day 8 of sickness and cancellations here at the Aviary. Let me take you on a little tour of the nonhappenings of the Birds this week. Last Friday – One year old Lil P was coughing pretty bad so I stayed home from teaching to tend to the girls so that Nathan could … Continue reading »
Daily Practices Toward Peace and Creative Improvisation
I’m a fan of vocalist and improvisor Bobby McFerrin. The year after I graduated from my community choir, the group attended a choral festival for which Bobby McFerrin was one of the clinicians: 0ne more reason to consider flunking senior year. But alas, I did not, and have never seen the man in person. I’m not even sure how I … Continue reading »
