‘Tis so lovely to see this live on a website! — I’m presenting in England again this summer, this time at the international conference of the Music Theatre Educators Alliance. Wednesday, July 24, at 2.45 PM.
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London: Guildhall
The Guildhall School of Music is one of London’s many music conservatories. Others include the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal School of Music, and Trinity Laban. From a website: Centrally located next to the Barbican Center in the Cultural Mile area of London, Guildhall students have immediate access to one of the most vibrantContinue reading “London: Guildhall”
God save the King
A history lesson:
HM the King
Charles III of the United Kingdom was crowned yesterday. I was up early to watch the solemn occasion. And I only cried about 14 times. I may see one more coronation in my lifetime. But if I don’t, this one has filled my heart with joy. And the music was simply stunning. The liturgy: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/23-24132%20Coronation%20Liturgy%20Commentary.pdfContinue reading “HM the King”
Howells
I missed a posting this week marking Herbert Howells’ birthday. The great composer was born in 1892, 130 years ago this past Monday. Howells’ music continues to haunt my days and nights. I don’t mind this haunting at all! I’ve written much about Howells, both in my dissertation and some published journal articles, and onContinue reading “Howells”
