Category Archives: Music

Marian McPartland Officially Retires from “Piano Jazz”

Posted on November 13, 2011 by EngAGE

For thirty-one years Marian McPartland hosted “Piano Jazz,” the longest-running arts program on National Public Radio. This past year, guest hosts have taken over for the 93-year-old Ms. McPartland who has stepped down from the job. But the show will … Continue reading →

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“Prof” Johnson and The Kashmere Stage Band

Posted on October 10, 2011 by EngAGE

  Not many teachers get a feature film made about them to honor their work, but Conrad Johnson did. The Houston music educator formed the Kashmere Stage Band, a renowned high school orchestra that broke the color barrier and won a … Continue reading →

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Music May Help Ward Off Hearing Loss

Posted on September 7, 2011 by EngAGE

News from NPR’s Health Blog: “If you spend a lot of your life interacting with sound in an active manner, then your nervous system has made lots of sound-to-meaning connections that can strengthen your auditory system,” says Nina Kraus, director … Continue reading →

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News from Casa Bonita

Posted on September 5, 2011 by EngAGE

Casa Bonita residents recently enjoyed a festive Luau Party and a trip to the Hungtington Farmer’s Market where they took advantage of the Veggie Voucher Program thanks to Hunger Action Los Angeles! (You can see many more pictures on Gloria Tinajero’s terrific … Continue reading →

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News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony

Posted on August 28, 2011 by EngAGE

On July 23rd, Sally Connors, a BSAC resident, along with Lilia Krisak and Liliana Yepez-Connors presented a “Concert of Songs of the Ages” at BSAC. The evening was a great success and the appreciative audience demanded multiple encores! Contributed by Eugene Schklair

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Do You Still Own Vinyl Records?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by EngAGE

Most of us of a certain age have fond memories of listening to record albums and 45s. They’ve been replaced, of course, first by tape, then CDs, and now everything’s gone digital. But some people still enjoy collecting old records and those … Continue reading →

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Golden Oldies in Wales

Posted on August 3, 2011 by EngAGE

The BBC reports that a charity that encourages older people to sing and stretch to classic pop songs is launching in south Wales. The Golden Oldies charity “currently runs weekly or monthly events in more than 50 locations in the west of England, … Continue reading →

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