Tag: music
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88/365 Broadway #yearofgratitude
The power of music. The shared experience of a magical musical. “It’s just life, so keep dancing through.” ~ Stephen Schwartz Twenty years after it first opened, the musical “Wicked” is still drawing crowds and standing ovations. Grateful to have the opportunity to see why for myself. ~ Kathy B.
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22/365 Joyful Music #yearofgratitude
The joy of independent and public radio stations, connecting you to music and artists who might have otherwise slipped under the radar. Enjoy this hidden gem, and join the “joy revolution” … I want to want what I haveSurrender to the things that I don’t understandIt’s alright, it′s alright, it′s alrightI keep marching onI’m gonna…
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Music and the Arts (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 14)
What are your career plans? Have you secured an internship? What’s the pay scale for graduates in that major? All important questions, but just as important are things like music, the arts, thinking critically, and expanding your horizons by studying subjects unrelated to your chosen vocation. I was reminded of these broader concerns when I…
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An Open Letter to our Local School District
Dear Superintendent Gronseth and ISD 709 School Board members: The Duluth News Tribune article “Denfeld Student Sings to Protest Dropping of Spanish Class” initially prompted my drafting of this open letter. I suspect that many voters supporting the levy referendum last November may have voted differently if they had known cuts in critical programming…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Community
The annual high school holiday concert, featuring every single musical ensemble in the school, is a wonderful reflection of community. Community is found in the audience — parents and grandparents, neighbors and friends. More importantly, an incredible community is found on stage — not only are these students musicians, but they are found in athletics,…
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