Monday, December 28, 2009

New Guitar teacher in Estacada

Michael Davis is an experienced professional performer, composer, arranger and teacher who recently moved back to the Estacada area. You can see his studio listing on our page at www.orchestracada.org/emta.html. Here is a sample of his playing:

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Happy Merry Musical Break


The world is full of music all year, and this season is the peak for me. As families gather for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year celebrations, music reminds us of the traditions of our past and offers us new ways to create and enjoy them in this fleeting piece of 2009.
Make sure you "strike the harp and join the chorus" this week. Become a part of the season, the tradition, and the music of life. Music may not come in a box and sit on a shelf, but the songs you share with your family and friends are a priceless, unrepeatable gift.
Pass it on.

Elaine

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Silent Hallelujah Chorus

This is a very creative rendition. How monks who've taken a vow of silence might "sing" Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Hilarious!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Nutcracker Ballet

This Saturday the advanced players of Orchestracada will be playing at the Christmas Ball in Estacada. One of the pieces for this event is a Trepak (Russian Dance) from the Nutcracker Ballet. It is the last of the short dances performed here by the San Francisco Ballet:



For more info about The Nutcracker, visit http://www.bachtrack.com/the-nutcracker.