FSO Musician Spotlight: Alyssa Boxhill

Alyssa Boxhill grew up in a small New York suburb, 20 minutes north of The Big Apple. She earned a degree in English literature in 2001 at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York. Boxhill landed a job in Washington, D.C., and […]

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How Music Therapy Helps Autism, PTSD, And More

Music therapy is a method of alleviating the discomfort of mental disorders and symptoms, and here’s exactly how it helps:

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An Exclusive Look At The National Jukebox and Recording Registry

The National Jukebox contains free, public, and historical recordings from “the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation and other contributing libraries and archives.”

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FSO Musician Spotlight: Brooke Burnette

Brooke Burnette grew up around Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but the Columbus, Ohio, native moved to Frederick during her last year at the University of Maryland at College Park due to internship with The Frederick News-Post.

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Seeking Musicians for FSO’s Upcoming Season

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra (FSO) is seeking qualified musicians to play for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Auditions will be Aug. 25, 2016, at 7 p.m. at Frederick Community College (FCC) in Frederick, Maryland.

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A Complete List of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas

It took Beethoven more than 25 years to complete his collection of piano sonatas, and the Frederick Symphony Orchestra gives you the breakdown to each one:

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A Complete Guide to Music and the Military

We’ve given you the history of Broadway and classical music. Now, thanks to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the research of many historians, the Frederick Symphony Orchestra gives you a complete guide to the history of music and militaries […]

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The Top 8 Music Colleges in the United States

Few high school graduates take the risk to pursue higher education in music, but those who do have access to a top notch education. The United States offers unique programs, qualified educators, and overall stellar universities when it comes to […]

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Why Do Kids In Music Get Bullied More Often?

There’s no doubt that music education is necessary in today’s academic curriculum, but why are the students who choose to pursue music one of the most ridiculed populations?

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