Category: Musings. Reviews, Thoughts, Wishes.
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To all the lovely passersby who wonder when we will open:
Thank you for your interest! We are waiting for inspections and minor construction for which we have permits, and hope to have a stage one opening including Bach’s Goldberg Variations, recital and masterclass, (possibly 10/26, pending) plus a limited menu of coffees and treats this Fall. Here are some current views, in case you haven’t…
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Will Hall wills Art on the Walls
…and Music in the Halls. Where there’s a Will, there’s 4-hands and a beautiful tenor voice to thrill to. Will is a community band and choir director, a multi-talented, accomplished musician who hails from Lockport, NY. Will taught music at School 45 with me, and went on to sing with the best at IU Bloomington…
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Introducing the “Ice Cream piano”…it’s dairy-free!
Today we celebrated as our dear friend and faithful piano technician, Bob Sowyrda and his side-kick, Bruce brought over a beautiful, white Baldwin baby grand (generously donated by Patrick Krempholtz at Holliday Hills Golf Course in Holland, NY. It’s 4’8″, but sounds more like 5″7″!) Our friend, Robert Then made the connection for us –…
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Sisters and Brothers in architectural appreciation and community development
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!!! IMB cafe is under construction and not open until later this month, but many good folks in Buffalo are keeping the dream safe. Case in point: EVDebs Hall! Why not start Dyngus Day there?! click on website below for details…They open at 10 AM today, and I’ll enjoy their prix fixe, chef-made,…
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What would you do if I sang out of tune?
I get by with a lot of help from my friends. Featured image is by one of those friends, Robert Then. He knows all about putting things together beautifully, and is generous about sharing. Bob drove me around in his truck to pick up signage materials. He accepted potato chips in return. Thank you, Bob!
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Soto Voce Rocks!
I’ve been reflecting on the good fortune of living in Buffalo, where amazingly well-trained musicians are under every rock. Education (and I count the self- inflicted kind here, as well as any other) is the key to all of the splendor we take for granted. I was lucky enough to attend some great schools, and…
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Hello World!
Welcome to IMB’s journey…starting with a single step and a giant leap…
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