Studio Journal: Joseph Summer on his Hamlet Opera Part 3
As displayed in the past two editions of Joseph Summer’s guest blog series, the stories that seem too good to be true are far from such a label. Are they mere coincidences, or stories of ...
We Remember: Composer Peter Greve
photo: Rik van Linden van den Heuvell "Search for your authentic self and let it permeate into your notes." Peter Greve Peter Greve (1931-2021) not only spoke these wise words, but practiced them throughout his ...
PARMA Artists Selected as American Prize Winners and Finalists
We’re honored to see our artists honored, and this month many of our artists have been selected as Winners and Finalists in The American Prize. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts ...
Class is in Session: Resources to elevate music programs
The back-to-school season is here, and educators and students alike are gearing up for another year of growth, newfound perspectives, and academic excellence. With the world around us constantly evolving, so are our classrooms and ...
Studio Journal: Joseph Summer on his Hamlet Opera Part 2
by Joseph Summer, Composer “Heretofore I’ve never been to Bulgaria; but that’s not to say I’m unfamiliar with the country, its people and customs, its history, and its music,” said composer Joseph Summer in ...
Path of Light: Judith Dansker speaks on The Hevreh Ensemble’s Poland tour
photo: Hevreh Ensemble Hevreh is a Hebrew word meaning: “Circle of Friends.” It’s a fitting name for the Hevreh Ensemble, a quartet formed from long standing friendships and mutual musical interests, whose distinctive sound has ...
Playlist: Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day 2021
Did you know that July 31st is Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day? This week’s unusual holiday reminds instrument lovers to think outside the musical box and try something new. According to sources, Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day ...
We Remember: Composer Stephen A. Scott
The piano is often referenced as one of the most versatile instruments one can use to create music. It was composer Stephen A. Scott (October 10, 1944- March 10, 2021) that opened the instrument — ...
Studio Journal: Joseph Summer on his Hamlet Opera Part 1
“When I was in my early twenties I concocted an absurd scheme to compose large scale operas in a musical climate that was unreceptive to new opera; and figure out how to get my music produced ...
We Remember: Composer and Conductor Paul John Stanbery
A common theme among composers of all genres is the use of personal, locational, and memorable connections as a catalyst for creative composition. Composer Paul John Stanbery is an archetype of this creative process with ...