While this blog was not created for social justice and politics, it is our job as citizens of the United States and as people who see the inequality facing our world today to bring up certain issues. Felons and currently incarcerated people in the United States have been denied the right to vote in elections.…
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We are excited to announce that our first playlist will be sent to facilities on Sunday, June 14. We have already received so many submissions and are excited to see how our music can be used for good. So far, we have connected with 5 nursing homes and 2 hospitals! We would like to extend…
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Last month, we began work on our new project: the Concordia Initiative. Here are some FAQs about how the organization works! What is the purpose of this project? This organization was created to share music with those living in various centers for healthcare, such as memory care homes, hospitals, and dialysis centers, so they could…
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Racism is present in every part of our daily lives, from business to politics to our entire social fabric. However, one thing that is not often spoken about is racial prejudice in the arts.
Humans are born with the ability to both make music and speak. The idea that these abilities are separate is largely debated. Many say that our natural disposition for music comes from our ability to speak, or vice versa. Several components of language such as intonation and rhythm were things that we adapted for speech…
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Plans for the 2020 Rhythm on Ice concert began early this year, and we are disappointed to announce that due to COVID-19, we have decided to officially cancel. We believe it is in the best interest of those participating and that of the audience to cancel the concert. Initially, in March, we thought that it…
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Significance Throughout history, people have developed and innovated many varieties of music as well as instruments. In the early stages people used instruments such as violins, pianos, and flute (not yet modernized). However, one of the most popular instruments today is a more modern string instrument designed to amplify vibrations through space. That is the…
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I cannot live or write without music. It stimulates the normally dormant parts of my brain that come in handy when constructing fiction. Aleksandar Hemon, Fiction Writer Music has so much power. It has been found that music activates more parts of the brain than any other known stimulus. Somehow, it can make us cry…
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Most people have felt the well-known rush of memories and emotions when listening to an old song. Usually, these memories are detailed recollections of the moment or time period that they listened to that particular song or genre. But why are these memories so well preserved? And what makes them different from any other memory?…
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“Children’s dreams have no boundaries or fears. Children now dream big, they believe that no goal is too far away and have overcome insurmountable social, economic obstacles with the help of their families and communities to improve the world.“ This spring, Chords for a Cause is lucky to be hosting Fortissimo, an opportunity for kids…
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