This was in 2011. The funny thing is, Joelle received this from a friend in Europe, with the comment “The Greeks don’t have money, but their streets are more animated than here in Holland”. Opa Ottawa!
Yearly Archives: 2013
The importance of being in time
No, I didn’t say “on time”, although that’s important too. What I mean is that it is important that we all follow the same rhythm. This video shows a beautiful example of that. If such a large group can do it…
After you’ve watched that, you’ll find this one funny.
Are you having any fun?
This one is as close to the sheet music as you can get, I think.
Mona Lisa
A lovely interpretation by the inimitable Nat King Cole.
Hello Ma Baby
For those of you who did not grow up with Looney Tunes but with Ja Zuster Nee Zuster or de Fabeltjeskrant, here is the singing frog with its version of Hello Ma Baby:
Flashmob in Spain
This is from last year, but if you have 5 minutes to spare, it’s worth watching.
Dutch Army Bicycle Band
Pat sent this link:
I checked and this band really is part of the Netherlands army!
Choir singing is good for your heart
Of course, you already knew this. But it is also true in a very literal sense, according to some recent Swedish research. Apparently, when we sing together, our heart rates synchronize. If that’s not Harmony, what is? http://www.goteborgdaily.se/choir-singing-good-for-the-heart
Music 101 Theory and Sight Reading
For your information Course Dates: Wednesday evenings from September 24th – December 10th, 2013. There are 12 weeks included in the course Time: 7-9 pm Location: First Unitarian Ottawa – 30 Cleary Ave Cost: $200 for all 12 weeks or $20 per session Content covered: Rudimentary Theory, learning to sight […]
Seventy-six trombones
Wikke found this version of one the songs we performed last season “Seventy-Six Trombones”. This one is by André Rieu.