It’s opening day! To celebrate, the next four customers who come in to our Madison Heights store showing their Tiger spirit will get a free gift bag! No purchase necessary.
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Meet Maria!
Meet Maria!
Join us in welcoming Maria to the A&G team! Maria graduated from Chippewa Valley High School where she played flute in wind ensemble and marching band. She's been playing since sixth grade, but fell in love with the flute before band class ever began! She now plays in the Warren Concert Band!
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Composer Series: Dmitri Shostakovich
Up next in our composer series: Dmitri Shostakovich!
Dmitri Shostakovich
9/25/1906 - 8/9/1975
Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet and Russian composer and pianist.
He was what’s called a polystylist—he used multiple styles and techniques in his compositions.
Shostakovich faced much adversity as a composer under the soviet regime.
Multiple times, Shostakovich withdrew work under the threat of Soviet authorities.
Shostakovich was officially censured in 1962 for his Symphony No.13, ‘Babi Yar.’ The piece condemns anti-Semitism and injustice.
Our favorites:
Symphony No.5
String Quartet No.8 in C Minor, Op.47
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Delivery!
New bass drum delivered for Fitzgerald HS! #iplayhere #allaboutthatbass #notreble
Composer Series: Florence Price
Our next composer feature—Florence Price!
Florence Price
1887-1953
Florence Price was an American classical composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher.
Price is noted as the first black woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. And her piece, Symphony No. 1 in E minor was the first piece composed by a black woman to be performed by a major American symphony orchestra.
She studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and graduated with honors. Later, she also attended Chicago Musical College, Chicago Teacher's College, University of Chicago, and American Conservatory of Music.
By the end of her life, Price’s works numbered over 300 (unfortunately most remain unpublished).
Our Favorites:
Symphony No. 1 in E minor
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor
Adoration for Organ