Hi Leonids –  a great (and challenging) addition to our Spring repertoire!

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bach-Gavotte-in-D-Major-Phase-1-Plus-Orchestra.mp3|titles=Bach Gavotte in D Major (Phase 1 Plus Orchestra)]

“Sarabande” from Suite No. 6 in D major composed by J.S. Bach, performed by Ruby E, Dante L, Angel M, Joshua M, Anthony D, Kirby V, Malachy H, Jose B, Nohely F, Ian R, Natasha R

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sarabande-from-Suite-No.-6-in-D-major-Ruby-E-Dante-L-Angel-M-Joshua-M-Anthony-D-Kirby-V-Malachy-H-Jose-B-Nohely-F-Ian-R-Natasha-R.mp3|titles=Sarabande from Suite No. 6 in D major- Ruby E, Dante L, Angel M, Joshua M, Anthony D, Kirby V, Malachy H, Jose B, Nohely F, Ian R, Natasha R]

Some inspiration for all of us…!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R–rqBH3GFw

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Old-Grey-Cat.mp3|titles=Old Grey Cat]

Hi guys – just a little back-up band assignment for April Skillz Hour…

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Scarborough-Fair-orions-1.mp3|titles=Scarborough Fair orions 1]

The first day of Audio/Visual Composition was a great success. Cries of …

“Oh my god that’s awesome!”
“I love this.”
“This is fun!”
“That sounds pretty good!”

… were heard as students experimented with making Sibelius compositions for the first time.

Stay tuned for news of student composition projects!

Theme from Symphony No. 5 composed by Tchaikovsky, performed by Aimee S, Alana P, Alexis N, Alondra R, Amy D, Angel M, Angel V, Angie D, Anthony D, Ashley A, August P, Beck R, Christian Y, Dante L, Enmy C, Francisco L, Galo V, Glademil R, Heather A, Hector R, Iris C, Jessenia G, Jessica O, Joshua M, Karl O, Lizbeth M, Malachy H, Matthew R, Nohely F, Oriana R, Paola P, Paul O, Ruby E, Verrie R, Wilnys T

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Theme-from-Tchaikovskys-Symphony-No.-5-Gabriel-V-Amy-D-Benny-E-Angel-V-Alana-P-Heather-A-Christian-Y-Aismee-S-Paul-O-Luis-O-Zeeny-W-Jessenia-G-Ashel.mp3|titles=Theme from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5]

“Simple Gifts” a folk song, performed by Angel M, Ian R, Joshua M, Malachy H, Natasha R, Nohely F, cellos

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Simple-Gifts-Ian-R-Joshue-M-Natasha-R-Malachy-H-Nohely-F-Angel-M.mp3|titles=Simple Gifts]

“Arkansas Traveler” a folk song, performed by Ruby E, Dante L, Anthony D, Malachy H, cellos

[audio:http://www.communitymusicworks.org/medialab/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Arkansas-Traveler-Ruby-E-Dante-L-Anthony-D-Malachy-H.mp3|titles=Arkansas Traveler]