Figure skating beautifully blends the athleticism and strength of sport with the grace and precision of dance. This combination can lead to extraordinary performances where figure skaters appear to effortlessly glide across the rink as they jump and spin through the air, dancing on ice. While displaying their incredible technical talent, they also creatively interpret their accompanying music. By illustrating…
Movies have the unique power to shine a light on stories, movements, or people that are often unseen or overlooked. They can also share impacts made in the world, whether big or small. Teachers, and specifically music teachers, deserve all the credit we can give! Even when facing obstacles such as limited funding for art programs, music teachers remain passionate…
Over the past several years, there has been a reckoning in Hollywood over the lack of diversity in film and television. At first, the criticism was met with denial, then appeasement, and finally, acceptance. Hollywood has heard the concerns, data, and collective voices, and many studios have vowed to create content that is representative of our country’s reality when it…
Classical music and the composers who spent their lives creating it hold a special place in history and in many of our hearts. Long before the popularization of modern genres such as jazz and rock and roll, classical music was the contemporary and leading music of the time. Classical composers built a life and career around their instruments, perfecting and…
When we watch our favorite films, television series, and video games, we often praise the magic of costume and set design. Our eyes are drawn to the visual aspects that bring these other worlds to life. We love to look back with fondness at the 80’s charm of Stranger Things or get an inside look at the life of royals…
In one of our previous blogs, we featured Victor D’Amico, the man credited for establishing arts education as a nationwide subject. His determination to make art a fun and creative process truly changed the way we see art today. Edith Kramer, like him, believed in the power of art and its ability to change and enrich the lives of people…
While soundtracks often provide a beautiful backdrop to films and heighten the emotional resonance of a scene, there are also rare occasions when powerful vocal performances surprise and stun the viewer. In films that are not considered musicals, seeing a character suddenly belt out a song can catch us off guard. The unforeseen nature of the scene can add to…
The beauty of music is that it is universal: people from all cultures have felt the need to create and share their own music. In its earliest form, music was passed down orally through songs or hymns. Through this tradition, music was kept alive generation after generation. Although music has evolved over centuries, many cultures still practice their traditional styles…
Paris, The City of Light, has a long-standing reputation for being a place of learning and art. The forward-thinking philosophies that the city generated brought society out of the Dark Ages and into the Age of Enlightenment. The multiple artistic movements that flourished within Paris throughout history further cemented its status as a cultural mecca. Today, Paris is known for…
Until you’ve seen freshly fallen snow covering a landscape, it’s difficult to describe just how breathtaking that stunning sight is. Whether it be a field, a town, or a forest of trees, there’s something quite magical and renewing in a scene dusted with glistening white snowflakes. This DIY art project is for those who want to bring that shimmering winter…