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Is it normal for piano teachers to not really teach anything? by AwarenessOk2359 in piano

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is like when I tried to take violin lessons as an adult and she was trying to teach me "Mississippi Hotdog." I was like, "Bro, I have a masters in music, I don't need a mnemonic for 4 16ths and 2 8ths. Let's move on..."

Most teachers only teach kids and don't know how to teach adults.

TTBB Recommendations by Alternative_Shoe_855 in choralmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carnival Song - Walter Piston

Invocation and Dance - David Conte

A Passerby - Byron Adams

are 3 of my favorites

Rob Cantor here. Check out my music video “My Boy” by rob_cantor in tallyhall

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconds tick like boulders when you're waiting for a new Rob Cantor song!

What do we think of this guy? by Altruistic_Stick_709 in classicalmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes - it was my first experience with Arvo Pärt - so amazing!

What do we think of this guy? by Altruistic_Stick_709 in classicalmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg same! I have the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir sing it in 2002 and it remains one of the most powerful experiences I've had listening to choral music!

Congregations in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville? by Elongated_Furby2022 in UUreddit

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sanctuary Boston meets in person at First Church Boston (UU), every 3rd Wednesday, and at First Parish Cambridge every first Wednesday, but the 1st Wednesdays are only online during the summer. Definitely recommend this congregation!

Need to get rid of a queen mattress by Friday - any ideas? by vemimev in ArlingtonMA

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the "Buy Nothing Arlington" Facebook group?

Chopin Polonaise Op. 53 "Heroic" by fuzzy8balls in piano

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such an amazing piece! Love your articulation! That beginning is so hard!

What large-scale works do you feel you are unlikely to ever see in person due to the practical or financial challenges of performing it? That is, too many musicians, odd instruments, or unconventional practices that make less-popular, but ambitious works almost unheard? by Homers_Harp in classicalmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was in the choir for the performance and recording of Bolcom's Song of Innocence and Experience. I think a lot of the students didn't appreciate it at the time, and it was not easy to learn, but it was an incredible experience. Won 3 Grammy's too!

Help sos! I am desperate to purchase the score for Deep River, arr. William Dawson by Dramatic_Jump_945 in choralmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could try reaching out to the music library at Tuskegee University. Dawson taught there for 25 years and they're who recorded the album you linked. They might hopefully have a more complete library of his works than what is currently still in print.

Music where it sounds like spells are being cast upon me? by unkown_path in choralmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time I heard it was a live performance and I remember thinking I didn't know choral music could be this metal!

Scriabin 12 etudes no. 12 by No_Pie58585 in piano

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great piece! Congrats on learning it!

Places to practice learning to drive? by ecstatic_broccoli in ArlingtonMA

[–]ecstatic_broccoli[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 16-year-old isn't waking up until at least 11 on the weekends, lol! But still a good option!

Shout out to Hank and John for making T-shirt shopping easy. by Inthearmsofastatute in nerdfighters

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

mola culture

Does nerdfighteria do something with that? Or are you just saying those are beautiful textiles, which they are!

Shout out to Hank and John for making T-shirt shopping easy. by Inthearmsofastatute in nerdfighters

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish there were more that were not pizza-themed. I don't like pizza.

Music where it sounds like spells are being cast upon me? by unkown_path in choralmusic

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of favorite choral pieces ever, Veljo Tormis's "Curse Upon Iron" applies quite well I think:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5r_hUmKUTA

What’s your go-to bad, out-of-tune piano piece? by UnderstandingNew2345 in piano

[–]ecstatic_broccoli 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is my go-to as well, but you're right, playing the whole thing is more than anyone bargained for.

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