Posts Tagged ‘music’
Creative Problem Solving With Forced Association and A Burger Menu!
Dinner Discovery Last week, my husband and I took our cousin out to dinner. We ate at The Claim Company that is known for their burgers. It was during dinner that I had a grand discovery. Keep reading to find out what I discovered. Break from Cooking It was delightful to take a break from…
Read moreRadio Program – Music and Women Composers of Film,TV & Entertainment
It’s a cold and dreary day in Chicago. To bring sunshine and warmth into my office I listened to my friend Lily Miceli’s radio program InBetween The Music. This month’s program is called Music and Women Composers of Film, TV and Entertainment. Click on the InBetween the Music Link in the IBM Show Archive on…
Read moreIn Between The Music of Hemingway and Wisconsin
Billy Joel said, “I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. I love listening to exquisite blending of picturesque music and fascinating history that my creative and multi-talented Blue Brain friend, Lily Miceli creates…
Read moreTongue Twisters, Memorizing Lines & Interpreting Dialogue – Princess Shayna Musical
Last Week’s Post: 11.”Kvelling” Bursting with Joy – Princess Shayna Musical WOW, this is the 12th Princess Shayna Musical journal entry/blog post from the multi-talented, skillful and encouraging director, Kim Woycke. Only 18 more days until the performance! I was most impressed with the cast members rehearsal last Friday. Some of the children brought costumes…
Read moreYoung Song Writers Compose Original Music & Lyrics – Princess Shayna Musical
6. Building A Strong Collaborative Community: Princess Shayna Musical Again, I am eager to share this 7th Journal entry/blog post from Kim Woycke. Not only is Kim the Blue Brain Director Extraordinaire of the Princess Shayna Musical, she also is a talented composer and musician. I was out of town last Friday and was disappointed to miss…
Read moreStudents Plan, Compose & Connect Emotions to Music & Lyrics: Princess Shayna Musical
4. Students Create Their Own Kingdom of Kindness – Princess Shayna Musical This is the 5th Journal entry/blog post from Kim Woycke, the “Blue Brain” Director Extraordinaire of the Princess Shayna Musical. After reading Kim’s latest journal entry, the 1952 Oscar award winning movie “With A Song in In My Heart” and song lyrics kept skipping through my “Blue Brain”. I…
Read moreAuditions, Rehearsal, Casting & Music – Princess Shayna Musical
2. Diabetes, An Actress and A Royal Wizard- Princess Shayna Musical When I read “Our first rehearsal for Princess Shayna was exhilarating” I knew I had to figure out a “Efficient Green Brain System” to help you and me keep track of my Princess Shayna Musical blog posts from director, Kim Woycke. A huge “Blue Brain Thank…
Read moreMusic & Words to Enhance Your Creativity
Sometimes my “Green Brain” prefers to work in solitude. Often my “Orange Brain” enjoy listening to my fun Ragtime selections. Other times my “Blue Brain” loves listening to Baroque music. Did you know that Baroque music enhances one’s creativity because there are 60 beats per minute, just like a healthy heart rate? To enhance my creativity I also enjoy listening to my friend, Lily Miceli’s “INBETWEEN THE…
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