Category Archives: Music

Being an Orchestral Musician

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

My conductor once told me that placing your finger on your instrument and testing the note to see if it’s correct is not enough. He said that being a real musician is about feeling the note as you begin to … Keep reading →

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“Man Down”

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

I don’t know if you guys have watched Rihanna’s new music video “Man Down” or heard about the surrounding controversy. The first time I watched the video, I didn’t get what was going on. After reading the lyrics and watching again, I … Keep reading →

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Ear Plug Pledge Completed!

Friday, October 29th, 2010

I used to think ear plugs were for old folks. I used to think they only really benefited the musicians. I used to think they completely drowned out the live concert experience. I used to think wrong. I just want … Keep reading →

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Did You Hear That?

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

I love live music. There’s no greater feeling for me than sharing a musical experience with a bunch of strangers. People of all different backgrounds connect through their love of music. I’ve been seeing live shows now for about 10 … Keep reading →

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Rihanna & Eminem: Art – Or Glorified Violence?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

It’s Ty! So I’m sure most (if not all) of you have heard Eminem and Rihanna’s new song “Love the Way You Lie”. If you haven’t heard the popular song yet, you’re bound to hear it soon. Now don’t get … Keep reading →

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Tik Tok

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

If you haven’t already heard pop artist Ke$ha’s new song “Tik Tok”, it probably won’t be too long before you do. My guess is that if this song isn’t already number one, it’s bound to get there soon. I hear … Keep reading →

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JoJo Visits the CYWH!!

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Today at the Center we had a celebrity appearance. R&B singer JoJo spent the morning at Children’s Hospital Boston. After her tour of the main hospital, her final stop was the CYWH. She came into the center with a big … Keep reading →

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Blame It On Yourself…

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Recently there have been a couple of songs put out by popular artists about alcohol. “Blame it” by Jamie Foxx and T-Pain and” One more drink” by Ludacris and TPain glorify drinking and avoiding responsibility for your own action while under the influence of alcohol. It’s … Keep reading →

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