Category Archives: Spotlight
Is a Cassation a Crustacean?
A Play On Words by All Classical Portland’s Music Researcher & Archivist Emma Mildred Riggle When I was a kid my little brother and I liked to play Name That Tune when we turned on the radio in the middle of a classical piece, because we were geeks with a bad case of sibling rivalry. …
National Hispanic Heritage Month
In the United States, National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time allotted to recognize the influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the history of the country. Although Hispanic and Latino are often used interchangeably, they mean two different things. The term Hispanic refers to people …
Where We Live: Bridging Voices
Tune in this Saturday at 5:15pm as we explore the local youth chorus, Bridging Voices, through the Where We Live series. Bridging Voices is Portland’s first Queer/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus, now in its sixth season. Through singing with others, youth are able to build strong connections with each other, and with the community. Artistic director Erick …
Music and the Brain: Music and Memory
The past which is not recoverable in any other way is embedded, as if in amber, in the music, and people can regain a sense of identity. . . — Oliver Sacks In our last two posts investigating the fascinating realm of Music and the Brain, we explored what drives our musical preferences and some …
