10 Music Foundations You Should Donate To Right Now

No matter the genre, music makes the world go ‘round. It’s a vital component to children’s education, and it even helps alleviate physical pain. However, in order for music to stay prominent in these and other areas of life, many […]

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Is Classical Music A Thing Of The Past?

Classical music is dead, according to an article by Slate. The online editorial is accompanied by an illustration of a solemn conductor in front of a gravestone, complete with music notes and flower bouquet.

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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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17 Powerful Lyrics That Stand The Test Of Time

When people think of the greatest songs of all time, we all think of that time we sang karaoke to Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ or Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You, but which lyrics really stand the test of […]

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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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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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