Category Archives: Music

Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Stella

While setting up my “Music of the day” posts for the Christmas season I thought I would also include the days between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday in Advent. By the way, if  you have a favorite seasonal song that … Continue reading →

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God Bless America!

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Stella
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Happy Birthday, George Gershwin

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Stella

If he were alive, today would be his 106th birthday. He was born Jacob Gershwine on September 26, 1898 in New York City. As an American composer and pianist, his compositions included popular, jazz and classical works. Among his best-known … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Music

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Stella

To honor all of those who work hard every day, and for those who did so for many years and are honorably retired! There are many great songs celebrating workers – the good bits and the bad bits. What’s your … Continue reading →

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A classic – Scheherazade, Op 35, Rimsky-Korsakov

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Stella

Take it or leave it, I’m sharing part of one of my favorite classical music pieces. Scheherazade is based on the One Thousand and One Nights (also known as Arabian Nights), which tells the story of an Arab Sultan: The … Continue reading →

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“Revelation” by John Rich

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Stella

John said that the lyrics for this song were revealed to him by the Father himself. See his interview with Tucker as they discuss this and the contents of the book of Revelation.

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The Stars & Stripes Forever

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Stella

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is Sousa’s most famous composition. He composed the march at sea on Christmas Day in 1896 and committed the notes to paper on his arrival in the United States. In 1987, it was made the … Continue reading →

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SOUSA El Capitan – “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Stella
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Marine Band plays Liberty Bell March-John Philip Sousa

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Stella

The unveiling of a painting of the Liberty Bell in Chicago and his son’s march in a Philadelphia parade in the bell’s honor inspired Sousa to name the march “The Liberty Bell”. The Trio features a prominent part for chimes and large … Continue reading →

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SOUSA “The Pride of the Wolverines” (1926) – “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Stella

Composed at the request of Detroit’s mayor John W. Smith. It was later declared the official march of Detroit. PS: Michigan is the Wolverine state. The most popular origin of the nickname comes from the 1835 Toledo War between Michigan and Ohio. … Continue reading →

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