Archive 2012
At the Edge of the Stage 2/15/2012
I’ve been trying to get Donna Vaughan to sit still for an interview for five years now. I still haven’t gotten her to sit still, but I was able to interview her during a rehearsal for the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s upcoming production of Godspell.
Bringing Christian Music to the Masses 2/8/2012
On any given weekend, you can listen to your choice of musicians playing anything from country to blues to rock to roots, even classical and choral. But one style of music has been rare - contemporary Christian. Greg Gremmer would like to change that.
Songwriting for the Love of the Song 2/1/2012
A while back I wrote a facetious column on how to write a song. It was filled with reckless advice...
New Licks for Old Dogs 1/25/2012
Good news. If you are older than 16, it ’s not too late to learn to play a musical instrument.
How to Write a Song 1/18/2012
How do you write a song? It’s not that hard. I’ve written hundreds. I know musicians working at pizza joints who have written thousands of songs.
Turning Trees Into Music 1/11/2012
John Williams turns trees into music.
Cheryl Kaderli: Finding a Larger Stage 1/4/2012
As a member of the pit orchestra in Fredericksburg High School ’s 2001 production of Grease, I watched senior student Cheryl Kaderli rivet audiences in the lead role of Sandra Dumbrowski. Now Kaderli is captivating Texas audiences with her clear, pure voice, unassuming persona, and accomplished songwriting.
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