Nineteen years ago, in the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was finished. It accounted for approximately 92% of the human genome, with the remaining 8% being part of continued research by the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium. Last month, the human genome sequence was officially declared complete— all 3 billion base pairs. The world…
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Our Sounds of Ukraine concert on Friday, April 22 was so much fun! Thank you to our supporters, donors, and audience for making our first premiered concert a success! So far, we have raised nearly $4,000 of our $5,000 goal. We will continue to accept donations, and anyone interested in supporting Save The Children’s Ukraine…
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Chords for a Cause held a live concert at Creekside Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in partnership with the Shadow Creek High School choir and orchestra this Saturday (4/23). We were excited to present works by Philip Stopford, Soon Hee Newbold, and Todd Parrish. The Shadow Creek High School Orchestra presented: Violin: Harold Mislang and Alejandro…
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Our Sounds of Ukraine concert is coming up in a little over a week! We are so excited to introduce the incredible musicians performing and volunteering their time to make our fundraiser a success. Jacqueline Guo is a 17-year-old percussionist from San Jose, California, and has performed as member of the San Francisco Symphony Youth…
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Sound! If you’re taking the time out of your day to even glance at this blog, you probably have something of an increased understanding and appreciation for this wonderful phenomenon that influences every aspect of our existence. But how does this transition of energy really work? What produces those pleasant sounds that bring a smile…
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Today, at least 7.5 million children in Ukraine are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress, and displacement. Families forced to flee the country are in urgent need of assistance with shelter, food, and clean water. We are devastated by the suffering of refugees, families, and those affected by the war. In response,…
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Throughout the beginning of February, Chords for a Cause hosted 13 concerts at 3 different hospitals in Texas, Arizona, and New York. Each concert, around 40 minutes each, featured works including: Theme from Love Story (arr. Violin and Guitar) by Francis Lai Romanze for Viola and Orchestra (arr. Viola and Piano) by Max Bruch Perfect…
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The 2022 Beijing Olympics have officially begun and as always, the figure skating events are turning heads across the world. It’s not just the flamboyant outfits, the fairytale couple stories, the legendary coaches, and the drama between skaters, but the art of figure skating that draws people to the sport. And that art always starts…
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Ever since the first musical was released, musical theatre has become a staple of artistic performance, combining music, acting, dancing, and drama. Of the hundreds of award-winning musicals, these two showtunes are the best out there. Here’s why. The Room Where It Happens from Hamilton First, and my personal favorite, is The Room Where It…
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In the past few decades, computers have become an absolutely essential part of our daily lives. The first digital computer, created by a graduate student and professor in the late 1930s, was only capable of running simple computations such as binary math and boolean operations. Since then, computers and technology have transformed the way we…
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