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Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, passed away at 92 at Kensington Palace, remembered for her dedication to music, charity work, and her role within the royal family, including her marriage to Prince Edward and her efforts in music education and philanthropy.
A mother seeks advice on supporting her daughter's love of singing despite her husband's discouragement and on resolving a gift dispute where her niece's brother has taken her birthday present without permission. The advice emphasizes encouraging the child's interests appropriately and suggests practical steps for addressing the gift issue, including communication with the family and considering the nature of the gifts.
Sony Music Group has opened applications for its 2025-2026 Global Scholars Program, offering scholarships and enrichment opportunities for students studying music or music-related fields worldwide, with a deadline of August 8, 2024.
The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia is an elite conservatory where students from around the world, like 19-year-old Delfin Demiray from Turkey, dedicate themselves entirely to their musical education. With a highly selective admission process and a personalized approach to training, Curtis fosters a monastic focus on music, producing renowned alumni such as Leonard Bernstein and Lang Lang.
Annie Ray, a music educator at Annandale High School in Virginia, won the Grammy Music Educator Award for her efforts in making music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. She created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a parent orchestra for caregivers. Ray views the award as belonging to her students and plans to use the prize money to buy new instruments and fund a scholarship for students pursuing music education.
Annie Ray, the orchestra director at Annandale High School, was honored with the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator award after her students submitted a video application on her behalf. At the Grammy Awards Show in Los Angeles, she met celebrities like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, but the highlight for her was the chance to share why she received the award. Ray's dedication to her students is evident in the impact she has on their lives, and she continues to empower them as she returns to teaching after the award ceremony.
Metallica has announced the finalists for their inaugural "For Whom The Band Tolls" marching band competition, which challenged bands to perform their music. The competition, with over 450 participating schools, has selected five finalists in each category: Collegiate Division 1, Collegiate Division 2/3, and High School (Small, Medium, and Large). The winners, to be chosen by Metallica, will receive musical equipment and instruments for their school programs, with additional Fan Favorite winners determined by popular vote.
Sarah McLachlan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough album "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" with a 30-city tour starting in May 2022. The tour will feature a full performance of the album along with other hits. McLachlan reflects on her slow-burn success in the U.S., her comfort with fame, and her passion for music education. She also discusses the impact of her song "Angel" being used in an ASPCA PSA and her recent decision to sell a portion of her music catalog. McLachlan is currently working on new music.
Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app has expanded its offerings to include piano lessons, allowing users to learn both guitar and piano through the app. This expansion aims to provide a comprehensive music education experience for users interested in learning multiple instruments.
Country music star Luke Bryan performed at a fundraiser in Jupiter, Florida, to support Bak Middle School and Dreyfoos School of the Arts. The event, organized by the Save Our Musicians Foundation, allowed students from the schools to open for Bryan. The concert raised $300,000 for the two arts schools, with Bryan emphasizing the importance of music in building confidence and expanding children's potential.
Country music star Luke Bryan raises over $300,000 through a benefit concert in Jupiter, Florida, to support arts and music education in two schools in Palm Beach County. The concert featured performances by students from Bak Middle School of the Arts and Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Bryan expressed his commitment to providing students with quality instruments and technology for their music education.
The Barenboim-Said Academy in Berlin, founded by renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim, brings together students from across the Middle East to study music. However, the recent Israel-Hamas conflict has tested their ideals of peace and unity. The war has prompted intense discussions among the students, with some questioning whether they should continue making music together during this time. Despite the challenges, the academy provides a space for acceptance and understanding, fostering dialogue and empathy among the students. Daniel Barenboim remains committed to his vision of bringing Israelis and Palestinians together through music, even as the conflict continues.
A routine band performance at a high school football game in Alabama turned into a troubling confrontation when a police officer tased the band director for refusing to stop the music. The band director, Johnny Mims, claims that the performance was agreed upon by both schools and was not endangering anyone. Mims was tased by the officer after finishing the performance, and he was subsequently arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest. The incident has drawn anger and calls for police reform, with Mims planning to take legal action against the police department.
The New York Philharmonic has received a groundbreaking $40 million donation from financier Oscar L. Tang and his wife, Agnes Hsu‐Tang, the largest endowment gift in the orchestra's history. The donation will be used to endow the Philharmonic's music and artistic director chair starting in the 2025-26 season when Gustavo Dudamel becomes music director designate. The gift is seen as a significant boost for the Philharmonic, which has recently stabilized its finances and undergone a major renovation of its concert hall. Tang and Hsu-Tang expressed their confidence in the Philharmonic's new leadership and their desire to support music education and social change initiatives.
Flea, the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, discusses his belief in God, the importance of music education, and his podcast "This Little Light" which benefits the nonprofit Silverlake Conservatory. He also talks about his current tour with the Chili Peppers, his love for running and chess, and missing smoking. Flea shares his favorite and least favorite Chili Peppers albums and reflects on his life at 60.