Thursday, July 15, 2010

Is there an "App" for that?

Even if you're not an iPhone owner, you've most likely heard, "Is there an App for that?" I've resisted going over to the "dark side", but I have to admit, my daughter's iPhone is a pretty cool little gadget...and I LOVE gadgets.

For musicians, there are many apps available for having fun with their iPhone. One company has several that I find very interesting because they have options from games to serious theory:

Almond: Music terminology with over 1,400 listings & 200 illustrations

ChordLab: Multi-tool for musicians, chord spelling, circle of fifths

EarMan: Intervallic ear trainer, built-in curriculum, automatic grading

ScaleMaster: Intuitive scales reference over 100 scale types, 4 clefs

BandMaster: The band in your pocket - bass, drums & piano

Mozart: Learn to read music in a game with six virtual instruments

Check them out: http://www.iphone.rogame.com/

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Calling All Young Musicians!

If you are a young musician (or know one) between the ages of 10 & 18 years, start warming up your instrument! The Ocala Youth Symphony's 12th Season Auditions are fast approaching!

OYS provides solo and ensemble opportunities for young musicians, while encouraging excellence in musicianship. Performances have been enjoyed by our community since 1999, and this season promises to be lively, indeed! The annual Ocala Arts Festival, collaboration with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, and several other venues are scheduled for this year. All genres of music are played: Classical, Contemporary, Big Band, Jazz, Country & more!

Musicians are needed in all areas:
Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass; Woodwinds: clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon; Brass: trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba; Percussion: snare, bass, timpani; and last, but certainly not least: piano and harp.

Where: First Christian Church, 1908 SE Ft. King St., Ocala, FL 34471

When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 & Saturday, August 28, 2010

Contact: Mrs. Cindy Robertson, Conductor (352) 854-7989

Preparation: Bring with you a prepared piece of music; sight reading and scales will be provided.

Visit the Symphony's website: http://www.ocalayouthsymphony.org/

Friday, July 9, 2010

It's Our BIRTHDAY!


JULY IS OUR BIRTHDAY - CELEBRATE WITH US!


Wow! Can you believe it? 35 years & we still love pianos and everything connected to them! We seen many changes over the years, but one thing remains constant - everyone identifies with music of some sort or style, and the piano remains one of the most sought after instruments. You, our customers, have made us who we are today, so we'd like to give you a gift!


Purchase a new piano between July 6th - July 25th,
and YOU get the birthday present - a brand new iPod !
Woot! Woot!