February 24, 2019
On March 29, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. With a voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry, artists will be critiqued on musical influence, length and depth of career as well as innovation […]
February 22, 2019
“When all hope is gone, sad songs say so much’ -Elton John Did you know that listening to sad music when you are sad can actually makes you feel happier? This is mainly because you can hear the artist belt out the blues without fear or shame… and that is pretty cathartic. Sad music that you […]
February 19, 2019
People have been captivated by music for as long as anyone knows. Due to this fascination the push to advance music has always been strong. That said, not every musical invention has been a huge hit, but a select few have made major leaps forward. So, which music inventions top the list of of the […]
February 14, 2019
February, the iconic month of romance, is now upon us! It seems you can’t walk into any store without being bombarded with candy hearts, cards, floral arrangements, and giant stuffed animals. If you’re anything like us, you want to give your Valentine a gift that will last long after the last chocolate covered cherry is […]
February 13, 2019
Whether you play a musical instrument yourself or enjoy listening to music while you drive, you likely understand how important music truly is. Despite its appeal, many schools are getting rid of their music education programs. Whether you enroll your child in private lessons or group lessons at school, it’s never too late for your […]
February 9, 2019
As far as musical performances go, operas can be pretty intimidating. Most of us have attended a musical at some point in our lives (even it it was a school play) and many have been to a symphony or concert of some sort. The opera, though, is a lot less commonly explored. While operas are […]
February 7, 2019
According to Wikipedia an opera house is defined as ‘”a theatre building used for opera performances, that consists of a stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, and backstage facilities for costumes and set building.” An opera house is so much more than the bones of its construction, though. Opera houses represent a timeless tradition that […]
February 4, 2019
Every year, Music & Arts highlights the work of an outstanding music educator with the Music & Arts Music Educator of the Year Award. We’re proud to announce that David Matchim, Director of Bands at Centennial High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, is this year’s recipient. David’s remarkable enthusiasm and commitment to enriching his student’s […]
January 20, 2019
On Sunday, February 10, the Staples Center will host the 61st annual Grammy Awards. From Ariana Grande and Beck to Post Malone and Lady Gaga, the world is never surprised by the common artists who are nominated for best album or solo performance, but what about the lesser-known artists? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a […]
January 17, 2019
Every piece of history is laced with roots. The 1960’s emergence of the Super Bowl Halftime is certainly no exception. The halftime show has quite a remarkable, yet humble beginning. It was not always the pyrotechnic laden and star studded mega show that it is now. First off, the National Football League’s annual championship game […]
