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Carol of the Day
The lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" was written by French composer Noel Regney in 1962. The melody was composed by his wife, the pianist Gloria Shayne. Written during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this song was a "prayer for peace" according to Regney. Listen to the song.
This Day in Music History
On this day in 1970, Joni Mitchell'sLadies Of The Canyon was certified gold. Mitchell's gift for songwriting, her lovely voice, her style of playing the guitar and her guts to challenge the norms of the music industry are but some of the traits that makes her unique.
Movie of the Day
Yankee Doodle Dandy (Compare Prices) - Based on the life of George M. Cohan, a writer/composer of patriotic songs. This movie features James Cagney playing the role of Cohan as he narrates his life story, from his early years to the day he received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
Staff/Manuscript Paper Pad - These are fairly inexpensive and useful for the music teacher. Staff and manuscript papers have printed stave and may come spiral-bound or not. There are also different types depending on the instrument; for example, those for the guitar have tab stave.
The lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" was written by French composer Noel Regney in 1962. The melody was composed by his wife, the pianist Gloria Shayne. Written during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this song was a "prayer for peace" according to Regney. Listen to the song.
This Day in Music History
On this day in 1970, Joni Mitchell'sLadies Of The Canyon was certified gold. Mitchell's gift for songwriting, her lovely voice, her style of playing the guitar and her guts to challenge the norms of the music industry are but some of the traits that makes her unique.
Movie of the Day
Yankee Doodle Dandy (Compare Prices) - Based on the life of George M. Cohan, a writer/composer of patriotic songs. This movie features James Cagney playing the role of Cohan as he narrates his life story, from his early years to the day he received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Suggested Stocking Stuffer
Staff/Manuscript Paper Pad - These are fairly inexpensive and useful for the music teacher. Staff and manuscript papers have printed stave and may come spiral-bound or not. There are also different types depending on the instrument; for example, those for the guitar have tab stave.
