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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Music has always been a universal language, capable of transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. It speaks to our emotions, influences our behavior, and shapes our experiences. But have you ever wondered how different music genres can impact your mood and behavior? The Uplifting Power of Pop Pop music is characterized by its catchy melodies and…
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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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In the dynamic world of the music industry, staying ahead of trends is crucial for success. Artists, record labels, and marketers need to understand what will resonate with audiences before it happens. Enter data analytics—a powerful tool transforming how the music industry operates. The Rhythm of Data Data analytics in the music industry involves collecting…
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A carol, from the French root “carole” is a song or dance of praise and joy. While often taken for granted during our holiday seasons, they have a long history that dates back thousands of years. When they were first written, carols were not specifically for Christmas. Instead, they were pagan songs, usually sung on…
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The Concordia Initiative is back with another concert, this time, for the holiday season! Our wonderful performers played and sang Christmas music as well as works by Chopin, Bach, Hindemith, Elgar, and Schuman. 3 contemporary dance performances were also part of the concert. Our music was performed for 21 nursing homes across the United States…
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It’s the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and in addition to our work at memory care homes, the Chords for a Cause team wants to highlight the work of other nonprofits that work with Alzheimer’s patients on a daily basis. The Music and Memory non-profit organization caters to the millions of elderly Americans…
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Sweaty palms and cold, clammy fingers. Teeth rattling as the temperature plummets another ten degrees. Fingertips gnawing between skirt seams. Although many of us, performers, dread the pre-recital symptoms, they only add to the charm of a musical masterpiece. The scientific cause of stage fright, simply put, is our brain calculating the odds of failure.…
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