“If we will listen, they are teaching the gospel, for the hymns of the Restoration are, in fact, a course in doctrine!” — President Boyd K. Packer Having students learn the hymns not only helps their growth in musicality, but it focuses our motto of being a Christ-centered Conservatory. Every week the students work on […]
Continue readingWe enjoyed a wonderful concert with Lindy Taylor in our new Concert Hall. We have the privilege of working with Lindy in our Piano Academy and with private piano lessons. Here is a link to her bio to learn more about her. Conservatory students participating in the Music Achievement Program may be nominated by their […]
Continue readingConversation with transfer students into the Conservatory may go like this too often… “I don’t want to play classical music, I don’t like it.” I ask, “Well, which classical music?” “I don’t know…???” Lovingly I always point out, “How do you know if you don’t like BACH if you’ve never really heard him…yet?” 🙂 Don’t misunderstand, many students yearn […]
Continue readingWhen we decided to start highlighting a composer of the month at the Conservatory, Bach was the first to make our list. Why Bach, you ask? Well, it would take more than just one blog post to really explain that, but here are a few of our favorite things about him: Although Bach was born more than […]
Continue readingThe power of music and what it does to bring back memories is undeniable. In addition to enhancing quality of life, there are health benefits to an effective music program. It has been documented that seniors participating in music use fewer medications, feel less depressed, are less lonely, have higher morale, and are more socially […]
Continue readingDoes practicing ever get boring or feel more like a chore than fun? Well there are ways to fix that! Just like we save dessert for last, we should save our favorite songs for the end! Not only will it keep us excited throughout our practice session, but studies have shown that it leaves an […]
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