A Comprehensive Timeline of Classical Music

When people hear the term “classical music,” many minds think of Beethoven or Bach. Some might think of orchestras with grand pianos and even grander conductor motions. However, not many people know that classical music took centuries to evolve to […]

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Valentine’s Day Edition: Love Stories of Classical Composers

Many love stories have withstood the test of time: Romeo and Juliet, Jack and Rose, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Hopeless romantics long to mirror the commitment, admiration and sheer romance of these famous couples.

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Songs, Sonnets and Special Effects: The History of Frederick’s Arts

In 1745, German settlers founded the city of Frederick, Maryland. The city’s close proximity to the Civil War battlegrounds of Monocacy, Antietam, and Gettysburg (the bloodiest battle of them all) makes this town rich in history. The city of Frederick […]

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5 Musically Talented Animals that Should Join the Symphony

Did you know that there’s a science called zoomusicology?

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5 Benefits to Beethoven and the Bass Clarinet

You’ve probably heard people say that listening to Mozart makes you smarter. Truth is that this claim, called the “Mozart effect,” is not supported by scientific evidence. Having your baby listen to Beethoven will not increase their IQ just as […]

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