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Exploring the History of a Nation through Adams Conducts Adams & Appalachian Spring
April 8, 2026
“Must the devil have all the good tunes?” by John Adams A line loosely attributed to German priest & hymnwriter Martin Luther, about the wish for more exciting songs to be made about Christianity, became the inspiration for John Adams’ titular piece, but paired with Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, it also reveals a larger relationship … Continued
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May 12, 2020
Keeping in Touch with the Houston Symphony
May 7, 2020
Teacher Appreciation Week: A Song Challenge for Kids
May 5, 2020
A Trip Around the World in Your Living Room: Music + Drink Pairings with Mark Nuccio, Principal Clarinet
April 30, 2020
Kids, Create Your Own Aviary Inspired by Music!
April 16, 2020
Draw Your Heroes! A Challenge for Kids
April 10, 2020
Telemann’s Canonic Sonata No. 1 for Student Musicians
April 10, 2020
Recommended Listening: Musical Keys & Their Meanings
April 9, 2020
Stretch Your Imagination with Music! For Children and Families
April 7, 2020
“Hey, how about we listen to some jazz?” A playlist by Sheldon Person
April 2, 2020
For Kids & Families: Exploring Harmonies through Canon
April 1, 2020
Happy 147th Birthday, Rachmaninoff
March 30, 2020
Tips for Apps to Help Kids Learn Music at Home
March 19, 2020
Duet in the Time of Social Distancing: “Bésame Mucho”
March 9, 2020
Choruses Tackle Adams’ El Niño
